Lenny Venito
ActingAbout Lenny Venito
Lenny Venito is an American actor who has made appearances in movies such as Gigli, Men in Black II, and War of the Worlds. Starting in 2006, Venito has been featured in The Sopranos as the character nicknamed "Murmur," who helped shake down actor Ben Kingsley (playing himself) and violently mug actress Lauren Bacall (also playing herself). He also appeared as John, an incompetent mugger, in two episodes (Mugged and Wingmen) of another HBO Series, Flight of the Conchords. He has also appeared in American sitcom Ugly Betty, as well as two episodes of Bored to Death as a NYPD mounted police officer. Lenny played in the 2008 Celebrity Poker Invitational and was the first person eliminated on the very first hand when his pocket kings were beat by pocket aces. A consummate character actor, Venito appeared in five episodes of NYPD Blue, most notably as the snitch with a heart of gold, Julian Pisano. In January 2007, Venito starred in the short-lived ABC sitcom The Knights of Prosperity as "Squatch".
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lenny Venito reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Lenny Venito's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lenny Venito remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in St. Vincent, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lenny Venito Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lenny Venito's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lenny Venito.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Kitchen | Officer Ritchie MacLeod | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Who's Jenna...? | Dominick Grillo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Money Monster | Lenny Libatino | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | St. Vincent | Coach Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | God's Pocket | Little Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Men in Black 3 | Bowling Ball Head | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | How Do You Know | Al | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Solitary Man | Todd The Building Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Four Single Fathers | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Return to Sleepaway Camp | Mickey | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Brave One | Mortell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Wild | Stan (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | War of the Worlds | Manny the Mechanic | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Shark Tale | Giuseppe / Great White #1 (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Tony n' Tina's Wedding | Sal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gigli | Louis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Men in Black II | New York Guy | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Above Freezing | Kos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rounders | Moogie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Witness to the Mob | Sal DiMaggio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Just the Ticket | Stanley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Layin' Low | Vince | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Money for Nothing | Hrbek | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Good Policeman | Joe Barbarossa | Flop | Similar → |
Lenny Venito - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lenny Venito?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lenny Venito is "St. Vincent" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Lenny Venito acted in?
Lenny Venito has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lenny Venito?
Other notable films include "Above Freezing", "Rounders", and "Witness to the Mob".