Nicholas Vallelonga is an American actor and filmmaker best known for co-writing and producing the film Green Book. For his work on the movie, he received two Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture.
Is Nick Vallelonga related to Tony Vallelonga?
Nick Vallelonga was born on September 13, 1959, to Tony and Dolores Vallelonga, as one of their two sons.
His father, Tony Lip, was an actor who was best known for his portrayal of crime boss Carmine Lupertazzi in the HBO series, The Sopranos. Nick began his career following his father’s footsteps in acting. He started with minor roles in films including The Godfather, Splash, Goodfellas, and Prizzi’s Honor.
Later, he decided to pursue a career in screenwriting with his first film being Deadfall. He authored and directed several independent movies while still working as an actor, including A Brilliant Disguise, The Corporate Ladder, Choker, Stiletto, and Yellow Rock.