Tony Lo Bianco speaks with NOIAFT founder Taylor Taglianetti at the 2022 Tribeca Festival premiere of Ray Romano’s directorial debut, “Somewhere in Queens.”
About the Film:
As the prospect of athletic scholarships becomes more likely for his basketball star son “Sticks” (Jacob Ward), Leo Russo (Ray Romano) secretly meddles in teen social dynamics to make sure his child stays happy and continues playing well. But keeping secrets from his observant wife Angela (Laurie Metcalf) and extended Italian-American family proves more difficult than expected.
About Tony Lo Bianco:
Tony Lo Bianco has starred in the Academy Award-winning film The French Connection. He is a Tony-nominated and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award in A View from the Bridge on Broadway. Obie Award for Yanks-3, Detroit-0, Top of the 7th and Emmy Award for his portrayal of Fiorello La Guardia in Hizzoner! In film, he has starred in The Juror, Blood Brothers, City Heat, Nixon, The Seven Ups, Honeymoon Killers and Kill the Irishman; totaling 102 films. Tony has directed one feature and 5 television shows. His Just A Common Soldier video has received over 22 million views, and has received 2 Emmys.
CAST & CREDITS:
DIRECTOR: Ray Romano
PRODUCER: Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa, Ray Romano, Mark Stegemann
SCREENWRITER: Ray Romano, Mark Stegemann
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Maceo Bishop
EDITOR: Robert Nassau
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Chris Stinson, Amy Greene
CO-PRODUCER: Ally Romano
CAST: Ray Romano, Laurie Metcalf, Tony Lo Bianco, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jennifer Esposito, Jacob Ward, Sadie Stanley, Dierdre Friel, Jon Manfrellotti.
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