Vinnie Curto


Vinnie Curto is an American former professional boxer. Curto was managed by actor Sylvester Stallone and trained by Angelo Dundee.

Boxing career

IBF Super Middleweight Championship

Curto lost twice to IBF Champion Chong-Pal Park. The first bout was a decision in South Korea and then a stoppage loss.

WBF Super Cruiserweight Championship

On September 20, 1996, Curto won the World Boxing Federation Super Cruiserweight Title in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Acting career

Curto has made various film and television appearances. He made his on-screen debut on November 9, 1984, when he appeared on the first season of Miami Vice in Episode 7 entitled "No Exit". He played a bodyguard for Tony Amato, played by Bruce Willis.

Personal

Curto was born to a couple that absolutely loved him. His Mother was an incredible woman and his Dad helped many alcoholics in the Boston area

Professional boxing record

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Filmography

Film credits include:
YearFilmRole
1984Miami ViceTony's Bodyguard
1988Nitti: The Enforcer
1989AmenWindmill Pearson
1989Quantum LeapLink
1990DowntownMr. Lopez
1990Backstreet DreamsGus
199129th StreetZippers Bad Lungs
1992Night RhythmsJoseph
1992EquinoxGangster
1992Intent to Kill'Mooch'
1993No Escape No ReturnVice Cop #1
1993Maniac Cop III: Badge of SilenceKenyon
1994Bad BloodWill Sharp
1995Deadly PastNick
1996Barb WireAide to Pryzer
1996Unhook the StarsDanny
1997BrotherhoodHarry
1998Walker, Texas RangerGoon #1
1998Surface to AirKurdish Soldier
1998Logan's War: Bound by HonorJohnny
2002Stealing HarvardLoach's Friend
2004Cross BronxEddie Fusco
2006Hitman: Blood MoneyRudy Menzana