Joe Pesci, the Brooklyn born actor who gave us lovable roles in films such as "Goodfellas", "Casino" and "My Cousin Vinny", turns out to be quite a quirky guy. According to T.O.T.'s inside sources at Warner Brothers, Pesci got his break on the New York stage at the age of ten in a dance act that included Connie Francis. The source also quotes another member of the act who says that Pesci hid his identity from his fork lift driving Dad by using the stage name "Francis Lollipops". No word yet on what number the trio preformed.
Not just this, but did you know that the talented Oscar winner performed the role of "Vincent Gambini" in "My Cousin Vinny" without using his thumbs? Tidbits of Truths' team has confirmed with a former PA on the set that Pesci made the character choice after nearly choking to death on a Tootsie Roll on location in Ecuador. A SAG spokesman credits the brave choice for the success of the film, and other sources say Pesci plans on not using his knees in his upcoming 2009 release, "Love Ranch", which also stars Dame Helen Mirren.
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