Staten Island
The quiet borough where a Sopranos hitman makes his home.
Staten Island is a borough of New York City. It is the location where Robert Funaro lives, in the neighborhood of New Dorp. Funaro is an American film and television actor, best known for his portrayal of Eugene Pontecorvo on *The Sopranos*. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and his Italian ancestors were from Naples.
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Lore & Background
Staten Island is the home of actor Robert Funaro, who lives in New Dorp. Funaro is best known for playing Eugene Pontecorvo, a conflicted hitman on the Emmy Award-winning television series *The Sopranos*. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and his Italian ancestors were from Naples. Funaro's filmography includes the 2007 film *American Gangster*, where he played Detective McCann, and the 2012 episode 'Whistle Blower' of the CBS show *Blue Bloods*, in which he portrayed NYPD Captain Browne. The source does not mention any connection between Staten Island and the *Max Payne* video game series.
In Their Own Story
Robert Funaro, an actor born in Brooklyn, New York, lives on Staten Island in the neighborhood of New Dorp. His Italian ancestors were from Naples. He is best known for his role as Eugene Pontecorvo on *The Sopranos*. He also appeared in the 2007 film *American Gangster* as Detective McCann and in the 2012 episode 'Whistle Blower' of *Blue Bloods* as NYPD Captain Browne.
Reader's Guide
Staten Island is the home of actor Robert Funaro, who resides in New Dorp. Funaro was born in Brooklyn, New York, and his Italian ancestors were from Naples. He is best known for portraying Eugene Pontecorvo on *The Sopranos*. His other roles include Detective McCann in the 2007 film *American Gangster* and NYPD Captain Browne in the 2012 *Blue Bloods* episode 'Whistle Blower'. The source provides no further details about Staten Island's geography, landmarks, or any connection to the *Max Payne* series.
Did You Know?
- Robert Funaro was born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 23, 1959.
- Funaro is best known for playing Eugene Pontecorvo on the Emmy Award-winning series *The Sopranos*.
- He played Detective McCann in the 2007 film *American Gangster*.
- In 2012, he appeared as NYPD Captain Browne in the *Blue Bloods* episode 'Whistle Blower'.
- Funaro's Italian ancestors were from Naples, and he now lives in New Dorp, Staten Island.
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