Paul Herman

Paul Herman, who played Beansie on 'The Sopranos' and appeared in such classic mob movies as 'Goodfellas' and 'The Irishman' has died at 76.

Goodfellas, Once Upon a Time in America, The Irishman and of course The Sopranos are some highlights. Lots of love to his family, friends and our community of actors and filmmakers.” first name basis with every superstar actor and musician in the world.. A first class storyteller and raconteur and one hell of an actor. Paulie lived around the corner from me the last few years and i am glad we got to spend some time together before he left us. “Our friend and colleague Paul Herman has passed away,” Imperioli wrote.

Paul Herman, best known for playing club owner Beansie Gaeta on 'The Sopranos,' has died at 76.

"First name basis with every superstar actor and musician in the world ... we will miss you, friend!" "Always the best host greeting everyone with a smile," he wrote alongside the photo. Imperioli went on to share that Herman lived around the corner from him and he was glad the two got to spend some time together in recent years. We ask that you respect the privacy of the family at this time." He also had turns on television shows such as Miami Vice, The Equalizer, and Entourage, in which he starred as Marvin, an accountant of Adrian Grenier's Vince Chase from 2004-2010. "We are saddened at the loss of our beloved Paul Herman. A true character on and off screen," the statement read.

Entourage creator Doug Ellin wrote on Instagram of Herman's death: “Sad day as we lost Paulie Herman, who played Marvin the accountant (based on my father).

Lots of love to his family, friends and our community of actors and filmmakers.” And too young to be gone.” We ask that you respect the privacy of the family at this time.” He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and we will always remember the sound of his laughter and bold spirit. He listed a number of Herman’s film credits, including Once Upon a Time in America and The Irishman. “Paulie lived around the corner from me the last few years and i am glad we got to spend some time together before he left us,” Imperioli continued. Kevin Dillon, who played Johnny Drama on Entourage, called Herman a “great man” and a “great actor” on Instagram, sharing that he was “too young to go.”

(NEXSTAR) – Paul Herman, a prolific actor who appeared in “The Sopranos” and “The Irishman,” has passed away, his management company confirmed.

Paul Herman, an actor known for his roles in "The Sopranos," "Goodfellas" and "The Irishman," has died, according to his manager.

I'll miss him," Imperioli said on Instagram We ask that you respect the privacy of the family at this time." He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and we will always remember the sound of his laughter and bold spirit.

(NEXSTAR) – Paul Herman, a prolific actor who appeared in “The Sopranos” and “The Irishman,” has passed away, his management company confirmed.

Over a four-decade career, he was perhaps best known for his role on “The Sopranos.” But he also had dozens of film credits, including “Goodfellas” and “The ...

Mr. Mottola said Mr. Herman had been on a “first name basis with every superstar actor and musician in the world.” “But with Woody, well, you just don’t do that with him because he has ideas he’s working out. With Mr. Scorsese and Mr. Coppola, “you can give them your ideas on a scene,” he said. Offscreen, he was known for being friendly and well connected. “The only one who ever gave me the chance to play a saint is Marty,” Mr. Herman told The New York Times in 1989, referring to his role as Philip the Apostle in Mr. Scorsese’s 1988 film, “ The Last Temptation of Christ.” Over a four-decade career, Mr. Herman was perhaps best known for his role on “The Sopranos” as Peter Gaeta, known as Beansie, the owner of pizza parlors who gets in trouble with a mobster — his travails include being hit on the head with a pot of hot coffee — but who manages to re-establish himself.

Actor Paul Herman, best known for his roles in "The Goodfellas" and "The Sopranos," passed away on Tuesday, on what would've been his 76th birthday.

"A loving soul with a great sense of humor," "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco said in a tweet. He also appeared in "Entourage," "The Irishman," “American Hustle,” and “Casino.” Herman's career spanned 40 years, with his acting career beginning in 1982 when he starred in "Dear Mr. Wonderful," alongside Joe Pesci.

Actor Paul Herman has died. He was best known for his roles in “The Sopranos” and “Goodfellas.” Herman died on his 76th birthday, according to reports.

Goodfellas, Once Upon a Time in America , The Irishman and of course The Sopranos are some highlights. Michael Imperioli, a former ‘Sopranos’ cast member, confirmed the news of Herman’s death in an Instagram post on Wednesday.Along with a picture of the late star, Imperioli wrote, “Our friend and colleague PAUL HERMAN has passed away. In a statement to Variety, Herman’s ‘Goodfellas’ co-star Robert De Niro said, “I am very sad about the passing of Paul Herman. He was a wonderful actor as well as a dear friend.

Herman's death was confirmed by his management company, in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “We are deeply saddened at the loss of our beloved Paul Herman ...

Herman rarely did television work, but when he did it was for major projects like “The Sopranos” and “Entourage.” He played Beansie Gaeta on the former series, and his death was mourned by co-star Michael Imperioli. “Paulie was just a great dude,” wrote Imperioli on Instagram. “A first class storyteller and raconteur and one hell of an actor. Lots of love to his family, friends and our community of actors and filmmakers.” And too young to be gone,” he wrote. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him, and by the profession, he so proudly served through the quality of his work. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and we will always remember the sound of his laughter and bold spirit. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Herman worked for years as an actor – and often appeared in movies with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Actor Paul Herman, best known for his roles in "The Goodfellas" and "The Sopranos," passed away on Tuesday, on what would've been his 76th birthday.

"A loving soul with a great sense of humor," "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco said in a tweet. He also appeared in "Entourage," "The Irishman," “American Hustle,” and “Casino.” Herman's career spanned 40 years, with his acting career beginning in 1982 when he starred in "Dear Mr. Wonderful," alongside Joe Pesci.