Brian Tarantina
Brian Tarantina was an American stage, screen, and television character actor. He was known for his roles on such shows as One Life to Live, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Gilmore Girls.
Early life
Tarantina was born in New York City on March 27, 1959, to father Frank William Tarantina and an unknown mother. He attended what is now the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where he then began to pursue an acting career.Death
Shortly after midnight on November 2, 2019, Tarantina was found unresponsive at his home in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, and was subsequently pronounced dead at the age of 60. At the time of his death, his publicist attributed the cause to "complications from a severe health crisis he experienced a few months ." However, New York City Chief Medical Examiner report released in December 2019, stated that he died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and diazepam.Filmography
Film
Television
Video Games
Stage appearances
Off-Broadway
- Innocent Thoughts, Harmless Intentions - "Enzio 'Spats' Spadanti"
- Angels Fall – "Salvatore Zappala"
- Young Playwrights Festival – "Frank" / "TV Host"
- Balm in Gilead - "David"
- V & V Only – "Donny"
Broadway
- Angels Fall – "Salvatore Zappala"
- Biloxi Blues – "Roy Selridge"
- The Boys of Winter – "Prick"
- Sacrilege – "Crackerjack"