@@mobbdeep615 Whichever words you want to use to describe him... I'm not sure twisted and evil are accurate, but I still get the point; he was COLD. He wasn't a charming teddy bear that could get angry like Tony, or competent yet a gullible romantic like Junior, etc, he was just cold, violent, unrelenting, and fearless.
@@darth856 But it was wrong of Tony to just say out of nowhere this a dude you cant touch. I am sure richie was looking forward to that source of income for a while before getting out then out of nowhere Tony's rich ass gonna say no. Beansie wasn't a made or even connected guy. He was a civilian like richie said. He did the same with feetch. Tony's narcissistic ass broke rules and made rules when it suited him.
Definitely one of the brutal characters on the show, never held back shame he got killed by tonys sister the way he did, I wanted him to go out like a gangster lol
The character of Richie was one of the most frightening and unpredictable in the whole series. David played this character exquisitely well. What a treasure!
for those that don't know, David Proval is highly regarded in the acting community. A lifetime member of the Actor's Studio and trained under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg, Uta Hagen, Bill Hickey and Jack Waltzer, Proval is also a renowned acting teacher and coach. Former students include Eddie Murphy, Andy Garcia, Steven Bauer, John Voight, Meg Tilly, Patrick Swayze and Terri Garr.
I didn’t know, so thanks for the info. If Proval is a fraction as nice in real life as he seems in this clip, Richie Aprile was indeed one helluva performance.
Aside from Gandolfini, Proval's was the in the top performances of the show. His character of Richie Aprile was so credibly portrayed. Brilliant acting.
I'll admit, it's always a shock to see these guys look old. But then I realise that they played these characters 15+ years ago. I actually thought David was only in his mid 40's when he played 'Richie' Iconic role.
I actually hated how prematurely he left the series. He was easily one of the most entertaining characters in the greatest series of all time, and considering how many phenomenal characters there were, that's saying a lot. I only wish he was in it more because he truly stole every scene he was in. What a presence he had. Top performance for a top drama. While I loved Ralphie, I really missed Richie after season 2. As perfect as the series was, I actually felt cheated by Richie's unexpected departure. I'd have loved him to be a mainstay for at least a couple more seasons. Regardless, one of my favourite performances, and nothing can change that. Huge respect for David Proval.
William Gilbey In hindsight I agree, but when you were watching the show in realtime you couldn’t wait for Richie to get it cause David played the role so well you really hated him. Now when I watch his storyline I actually find myself feeling kind of sorry for Richie, he had a problem with Tony’s authority at first cause he saw Tony as his kid brothers friend, but he then made attempts to adapt and gain Tony’s friendship, unsuccessfully of course, and that’s mostly cause Tony didn’t give him a chance and preferred being the feared bullying type leader more than the fair and friendly leader. Plus Richie had Janice in his ear filling his head with ideas of being the boss himself...
@@sonnyblack0870 I kind of felt the same way. He was constantly belittled and undermined which is enough to rile anyone. I even agreed with him when it came to Davey gambling Richie's money. Those kind of people are the worst. In fact, the more I think about it, the more I understand him. 🤣
William Gilbey Haha no doubt. That said he was a mean prick and sick fuck, especially doing Beansie like that, but within the mob world with their rules & conventions he was seldom wrong.
@@sonnyblack0870 exactly. They know what they're in for. Beansie wasn't a saint himself. Spoke to his kid employee like shit whereas Richie put him at ease and spoke to him with respect. He had some decency.
We were truly robbed of some potentially epic scenes with Richie and other characters. Could you imagine Richie Aprile and Phil Leotardo in the same scenes? They were such epic scumbag psychopaths with wicked sense of humors and great delivery of lines. This is the greatest show in television history and Tony Soprano is the greatest character to ever grace film or television. There is no one or nothing that comes even close.
Joe Pantoliano did great playing the Ralph character. But every time I saw him, all I could think about was his characters in The Goonies and LaBamba. I know he turned it down but Ray Liotta would have been great as that character. He had the mob look and crazy eyes to pull off the Ralph character. Like David Proval was great casting to play Richie Aprile. Proval was frightening as this Richie Aprile character.
This guy was one of my favorite main characters in the series. Tony feared this guy more than I think he feared anybody during the entire span of the show. When his sister killed him it was an enormous weight off his back.
The first time I saw David was a 1978 film when he played character named Nunzio, a mentally challenged loving individual with a heart of gold . I was so touched by this film I used the name Nunzio as a term of affection for people I loved in my life . Truly awesome actor! ♥️👍
David Proval´s portrayal of Ritchie Aprile was so good that for me he was one of, if not THE most hated character. He nailed that role. Thank you so much Mr. Proval, the episodes you were in where superb due to your amazing work! God bless!
Oh man...he looks so much more calm here. He always had this look that would make me avoid him if I saw him. But out of character he looks normal... what an actor
Look him up as the homeless guy in Picket fences. He's amazing. It's criminal that he isn't regarded the same as De Niro or Pacino, he started out with them but it just never happened.
@@SuperCosty2010 yeah, but he has aged the worst of any cast member look wise. Paulie the worst mind wise, as he has dementia. Dominick that played uncle june looks better than proval and is 90 year old and without any doubt aged way less. Also Dominick is sharper than any cast member LOL, including the young ones that now are mature and not yet old.
Holy shit, I'm Italian and grew up saw alot of characters, some of them in my own family. I gotta say Rithie, you nailed it 100%. Great Job, appreciated your role!!!! TY Oh yeah and that last dinner you had with Janice, the way you treated her, I saw that shit too, growing up. I gotta say I am glad how she ended it with you, lol. xoxo
The first movie I remember seeing Proval in was The Star Chamber, which starred Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, and Yaphet Kotto. He had a small part playing a young cop severely traumatized after finding the body of a murdered child.
This actor 100% nailed the role of Richie. His character was so bitter, twisted and evil.
i dont get why everyone calls him bitter and evil, imo most of his actions were justified and the ones that werent, were because of janice
@@mobbdeep615 Whichever words you want to use to describe him... I'm not sure twisted and evil are accurate, but I still get the point; he was COLD. He wasn't a charming teddy bear that could get angry like Tony, or competent yet a gullible romantic like Junior, etc, he was just cold, violent, unrelenting, and fearless.
He crippled Beansie after Tony already told him to back off. Janice didn't have anything to do with that one.
I’m not sure he was outright evil but there’s no denying the guy was an absolute fucking scumbag
@@darth856 But it was wrong of Tony to just say out of nowhere this a dude you cant touch. I am sure richie was looking forward to that source of income for a while before getting out then out of nowhere Tony's rich ass gonna say no. Beansie wasn't a made or even connected guy. He was a civilian like richie said. He did the same with feetch. Tony's narcissistic ass broke rules and made rules when it suited him.
He is such a small guy but the way he played Ritchie, I was scared shitless of him.
Tremendous moxie for his size
@@jamesstanfield7692 I used that word today. Felt good
@Harold Crompton he was associated with the Colombo family
Definitely one of the brutal characters on the show, never held back shame he got killed by tonys sister the way he did, I wanted him to go out like a gangster lol
@Mike Moore For Jimi Hendrix... it was just a stutter-step.
Sad seeing him get old. It comes to us all. He played that character perfect. Seems so lovely in real life as well lol
He’s the polar opposite to his character, such a nice gentle guy. It makes it even more impressive how he was so convincing.
Yeah he's looking old (he wasn't young at the time of filming) but at least his mind is still 100%.
He’s nearly 80 here. He looks pretty good I think.
@@summerrr1 nah, he doesn’t look too good unfortunately
@@christaylor3911 Have read the same of Gandolfini, who once described himself as a 260 lb Woody Allen. Other cast members all loved him.
My man owned that Richie character, the realism was absolutely chilling. Easily the best mobster interpretation on Sopranos imo.
Bob's your uncle.
He was a psycho.....one of the best characters...
Agreed❤
It’s the jackeeeeet
You're flexiiiiiiing...
You love this jacket. You and my kid brother woulda killed for this jacket.
🤣🤣🤣
It belonged to Rocco Dimeo...
BG he died of altzeimers.
You’re gonna build beansie a ramp
@@animock3051Richie.. its a gesture
He'll build a ramp up ur a**
@@littlecarminelupertazzi9135 with a line
@@littlecarminelupertazzi9135 "...send a Lionel up in dere"
up to your ass
The character of Richie was one of the most frightening and unpredictable in the whole series. David played this character exquisitely well. What a treasure!
I wish they would have done more with him. Friggin Janice.
Him and Ralph.
Richie and Ralphie were such amazing season spotlight characters
Almost 80 years old and still hammering away.
for those that don't know, David Proval is highly regarded in the acting community. A lifetime member of the Actor's Studio and trained under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg, Uta Hagen, Bill Hickey and Jack Waltzer, Proval is also a renowned acting teacher and coach. Former students include Eddie Murphy, Andy Garcia, Steven Bauer, John Voight, Meg Tilly, Patrick Swayze and Terri Garr.
Well now I know...Thanks
I didn’t know, so thanks for the info. If Proval is a fraction as nice in real life as he seems in this clip, Richie Aprile was indeed one helluva performance.
@@michaelhall2709 it's not easy to sell being a psychopath. it's not easy for a short actor to play tall.
He was very close friends with Goldofini as well.
I did not know that, weird wild stuff.
He was around 56 when he started on the sopranos. He looked great.
I'm 51 and look 10 times better than him when he was on the show
He looks like a gay vampire
He was all sinew.
Brad Pitt is 57 now, compare them :)
closer to 60
Tony: I thought I told you to back the f*** off Beansie!
Richie Aprile:
I did, then I put it in drive
Oh? You think this is funny?
Did ya talk to beansie? Fuckin paraplegic?!
@@shytguy you can't make that shit up !
@@mariozd971 the fuck you talking about. I just did.
@@shytguy I am not talking against him, he's my homie😜
Aside from Gandolfini, Proval's was the in the top performances of the show. His character of Richie Aprile was so credibly portrayed. Brilliant acting.
Somewhere, Rocco DiMeo is shivering.
Cocksucka had the reputation of being the toughest guy in Essex county.
And a Russian contractor is warm as can be!
He later died of Alzheimer's.
I'll admit, it's always a shock to see these guys look old. But then I realise that they played these characters 15+ years ago. I actually thought David was only in his mid 40's when he played 'Richie'
Iconic role.
just googled - he's a whole twenty years older than the actress that played Janice, which you definitely don't feel/notice when watching
The single most intimidating character in the whole series. A wonderful performance by David.
And don’t gimme your Manson lamps
Manson lips 👄 😆
@Threehundredpages Pages best line in the series
Cannot bear seeing icons grow old 😫
I actually hated how prematurely he left the series. He was easily one of the most entertaining characters in the greatest series of all time, and considering how many phenomenal characters there were, that's saying a lot. I only wish he was in it more because he truly stole every scene he was in. What a presence he had. Top performance for a top drama. While I loved Ralphie, I really missed Richie after season 2. As perfect as the series was, I actually felt cheated by Richie's unexpected departure. I'd have loved him to be a mainstay for at least a couple more seasons. Regardless, one of my favourite performances, and nothing can change that. Huge respect for David Proval.
William Gilbey In hindsight I agree, but when you were watching the show in realtime you couldn’t wait for Richie to get it cause David played the role so well you really hated him. Now when I watch his storyline I actually find myself feeling kind of sorry for Richie, he had a problem with Tony’s authority at first cause he saw Tony as his kid brothers friend, but he then made attempts to adapt and gain Tony’s friendship, unsuccessfully of course, and that’s mostly cause Tony didn’t give him a chance and preferred being the feared bullying type leader more than the fair and friendly leader. Plus Richie had Janice in his ear filling his head with ideas of being the boss himself...
@@sonnyblack0870 I kind of felt the same way. He was constantly belittled and undermined which is enough to rile anyone. I even agreed with him when it came to Davey gambling Richie's money. Those kind of people are the worst. In fact, the more I think about it, the more I understand him. 🤣
William Gilbey Haha no doubt. That said he was a mean prick and sick fuck, especially doing Beansie like that, but within the mob world with their rules & conventions he was seldom wrong.
@@sonnyblack0870 exactly. They know what they're in for. Beansie wasn't a saint himself. Spoke to his kid employee like shit whereas Richie put him at ease and spoke to him with respect. He had some decency.
We were truly robbed of some potentially epic scenes with Richie and other characters. Could you imagine Richie Aprile and Phil Leotardo in the same scenes? They were such epic scumbag psychopaths with wicked sense of humors and great delivery of lines. This is the greatest show in television history and Tony Soprano is the greatest character to ever grace film or television. There is no one or nothing that comes even close.
His character was the scariest followed by Ralph. They were ruthless, senseless, with the making of a true varsity mobster.
Paulie wasn't any better than Ralph or Richie
Joe Pantoliano did great playing the Ralph character. But every time I saw him, all I could think about was his characters in The Goonies and LaBamba. I know he turned it down but Ray Liotta would have been great as that character. He had the mob look and crazy eyes to pull off the Ralph character. Like David Proval was great casting to play Richie Aprile. Proval was frightening as this Richie Aprile character.
What a humble guy & gentleman.
What made his character was his shark eyes..they almost roll with his violence!
Manson lamps
"Dolls eyes" Quint from Jaws😂
"Me and Janice...we got history"
"..there are better looking guys in the can than my sister"
Yeah....Israel in fuckin Palestine
"..she may be your sister...but back the fuck orfff...ya know- all doo respect..." 😂
To each their own
You ever meditate?
"But I never did none o' that shit when I was in the can..."
Hes 80 years old ...but still crazy enough to take an eye out
“That nose is a natural canopy”.
"Hahaha. You can't make that shit up".
@@jackgrimaldi8685 I just did.
@TheRealist811 If you wanna talk like a fuckin' mulignan, we'll send you to slip and fall school.
@@baldilocks1914 up in the Club!
His character and the way he played it was the only one that actually scared me. he did an amazing job capturing his roll.
“And don’t give me those Manson lamps”
I remember watching sopranos for the first time as a kid and this guy was old
Now I am old and this guy is still old
Rick, RICK, Richard!!! How many times I gotta tell you it was little Ricky when he was 12 years old.
Great actor and yes, I could watch all his movies over again. Thank you for your talent and hard work! Love to both of you.
David Proval absolutely nailed the Ritchie Aprile role in the Sopranos. I enjoy watching his character. Well done Proval.
Brilliant actor! David Proval absolutely owned the role of Richie Aprile.
Utterly terrifying portrayal.
Look at his eyes when he's in character.
This guy was one of my favorite main characters in the series. Tony feared this guy more than I think he feared anybody during the entire span of the show. When his sister killed him it was an enormous weight off his back.
I remember when the show first came out and I watched the first episode and these episodes with him in it
I fucking H A T E D him. Which shows what an amazing actor he is!!!!!
He's a lucky guy . He had parts in both the Sopranos and the Shawshank Redemption. Two of many peoples favorite shows
Loved him in Mean Streets! Also when he was on Everybody Loves Raymond!!!!! Long Live David Proval!!!!!!
This character was by far the scariest person in the whole series. A real credit to the actor.
Second only to Tony's mom
The first time I saw David was a 1978 film when he played character named Nunzio, a mentally challenged loving individual with a heart of gold . I was so touched by this film I used the name Nunzio as a term of affection for people I loved in my life . Truly awesome actor! ♥️👍
David Proval´s portrayal of Ritchie Aprile was so good that for me he was one of, if not THE most hated character. He nailed that role. Thank you so much Mr. Proval, the episodes you were in where superb due to your amazing work! God bless!
Lovely. God bless Richie,
makes me wonder what Mr Proval was like back than outside of Sopranos. Makes a great tv mobster!
He gave such an incredible performance, the dynamic just changed every time he walked into a scene
One of the best characters in the sopranos my personal favorite
Richie was one of the most terrifying characters in television history.
“Get my dinner on the table and keep your mouth shut!”
What are you gonna do cry?
You’re the boss! It should be you! Oh Ritchie
Played a small, mean Italian gangster, very convincing. The fact that his son, a dancer was hilarious. Great character, funny, had me rolling.
My favorite character in the series. Amazing actor
David did a great job! His Manson lamps were awesome.
Oh man...he looks so much more calm here. He always had this look that would make me avoid him if I saw him. But out of character he looks normal... what an actor
What did someone leave a cage open at Turtleback Zoo.
I never understood what that meant lol
@@mrscarface6438 i think it'sbecause of the type of shirts they were wearing. 'Turtle'.
@@yobro6053 I thought Richie just meant that Sil and Paulie were lumbering in like a couple of animals
The Turtleback Zoo is in West Orange, next to the hockey rink, across from the McDonald's.
Hey Richie. Your going to build Beansie a ramp.
He was great as Tony in Mean Streets.. Him and Keitel as Jews, played great Italians... Check him out in NUNZIO..
“Slip and fall school”
Great actor. One of the best characters in the show.
Your portrayal of Richie… as good as acting gets. Or great, really. Thank you, David. You are something very special
I really wish that he had lasted longer on the Sopranos.
He was great in Mean Streets.
Man did I love him in “Mean Streets”. Also as “Frank the Potato Man” on Picket Fences, which is an underrated TV show.
What an amazing actor, killed it from start to finish.
This man was a great actor playing that role. He was probably the exact opposite of Richie Aprile in real life.
Yo my man killed that role!..No one could have done it better!…Congratulations!..Big fan of “The Sapranos!”
You're fleeexxxxxing!
Really wished he was in more projects. He is such a great actor.
Memorable role. Everytime you watch the show it's Richie and not an actor. Omr of the most underrated performances ever
"I want my MON-ey"
"Send him ooouuutttt"
It's so crazy how he seems so psycho and mean in Sopranos, but in real life, genuinely a good guy lmao
Amazing actor. Loved him ever since I saw Mean Streets
Even loved him in everyone loves Raymond, what an actor 👏
Tony: “what’s going on Ritchie?”
Ritchie: “ f***ing Dick Baron.”
Tony: “Well as long as you’re both happy.”
Hehe
Look him up as the homeless guy in Picket fences. He's amazing. It's criminal that he isn't regarded the same as De Niro or Pacino, he started out with them but it just never happened.
My favourite scene was when Richie was doing Tony's sister from behind with a gun to her head, very classy 👌
“He couldn’t sell it.”
That's nice.. then what? He fucking dies.. I can't even wear his shoes
@@jessestinson3560 Richie: The sneakers are from Tony.
Uncle Junior: Cock...!
When such a nice gentleman makes you despise and fear him on the screen you know he's a great actor.
For a relatively small guy, he created one of the scariest and most intimidating men ever on tv.
Great character
Played well
20 years later he looks alot older than I thought he would
Probably because he's almost 80 now
@@SuperCosty2010 yeah, but he has aged the worst of any cast member look wise. Paulie the worst mind wise, as he has dementia. Dominick that played uncle june looks better than proval and is 90 year old and without any doubt aged way less. Also Dominick is sharper than any cast member LOL, including the young ones that now are mature and not yet old.
@@marinfrombratia Michael Imperioli aged a lot very quick too
Holy shit, I'm Italian and grew up saw alot of characters, some of them in my own family. I gotta say Rithie, you nailed it 100%. Great Job, appreciated your role!!!! TY Oh yeah and that last dinner you had with Janice, the way you treated her, I saw that shit too, growing up. I gotta say I am glad how she ended it with you, lol. xoxo
Holy shit he was like around 58 during the beginning of sopranos who would say he looked around 40 blessed
This guy played such a believable character. I hated him. Haha. A testimony to his abilities. Hats off.
I remember Proval (along with DeNiro and Keitel) from Scorcese's "Mean Streets".
Richie the greatest character on the show. He treated people 100% fair.
Let's not forget he's also in _The Shawshank Redemption._
Mean Streets also. Great character.
the man brought menace to Everybody Loves Raymond!
Richie was such a great character. A real villain to the end. Fuckin Cowboy
David NAILED that character to the FLOOR.
He's OG
Very talented actor!
You were great in that show!! 👏
When Actor's such as David Proval bring out deep seeded emotions from the Fans watching...then these Actors have Absolutely Done their Craft Justice!
The first movie I remember seeing Proval in was The Star Chamber, which starred Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, and Yaphet Kotto. He had a small part playing a young cop severely traumatized after finding the body of a murdered child.
David u did a fantastic job on the Sopranos!…
“Hey Tone, hows the jacket”
Great actor...scary ..dominates every scene he is in
He did a good job of portraying a tough old school wise guy on a series show. Kinda like pesci did for the cinema
Still crazy enough to take an eye out. David Proval is brilliant as Richi Aprile!
This guy's one of the best, most convincing actors around.
The one character in the show that most looked like an old school authentic Italian mobster
Plot twist: Richie's prison experience was documented in the Shaw Shank Redemption.
David Proval use to have the toughest reputation in Hollywood. But he didn’t come around there no more after Ritchie got tru wit him.
He was a good boy, Ritchie.
Thank you David for being a great actor in this show.