John Cassisi
Known for Acting · 5 credits
- Born
- 1962-09-05 (age 63)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Biography
John Cassisi (born September 5, 1962) is a former American child actor who starred in the 1976 movie Bugsy Malone as "Fat Sam" and subsequently in the television series Fish.
He was "discovered" by Bugsy Malone director Alan Parker, when Parker visited a Brooklyn classroom and asked students to nominate the "naughtiest" boy in class.
In 1982, he played the role of Herschel in the broad-way film "Gemini" alongside former Bugsy Malone star Scott Baio.
After retiring from acting in 1982, Cassisi became involved in construction work.[4] From 2012 to 2014, he served as the Director of Global Construction for Citigroup. In 2015, he pled guilty to a bribery scheme and was sentenced to two to six years in prison plus a $500,000 forfeiture.
Cassisi is married and has had three children. His eldest son, Robert, died after suffering from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 26.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (3)
About John Cassisi
John Cassisi (born September 5, 1962) is a former American child actor who starred in the 1976 movie Bugsy Malone as "Fat Sam" and subsequently in the television series Fish. He was "discovered" by Bugsy Malone director Alan Parker, when Parker visited a Brooklyn classroom and asked students to nominate the "naughtiest" boy in class. In 1982, he played the role of Herschel in the broad-way film "Gemini" alongside former Bugsy Malone star Scott Baio. After retiring from acting in 1982, Cassisi became involved in construction work.[4] From 2012… With 5 credits spanning from 1975 to 1982, John Cassisi has appeared in 3 films and 2 TV shows.
Fans searching for John Cassisi movies, John Cassisi filmography, or the latest projects starring John Cassisi can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular John Cassisi Movies
- Bugsy Malone (1976) — as Fat Sam
- The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) — as Teenage Volunteer
- Gemini (1982) — as Herschel Weinberger
Where to Watch John Cassisi Films
Most John Cassisi movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring John Cassisi, check our movies catalogue and browse page.