Anthony Powers
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Howard Stanley Puris (born 1938), known as Tony Powers or Anthony Powers, is an American songwriter, recording artist, music video artist, and actor. He was responsible for writing or co-writing the hit songs "Remember Then", "Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Heart", "98.6", "Lazy Day", and many others including "We're The Banana Splits", the Kiss song "Odyssey", and Powers' own "Don't Nobody Move (This is a Heist)". He had a minor role in GoodFellas (1990), where he played Jimmy Two Times, who got that nickname because he said everything twice, like, “I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers.”
Anthony Powers Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anthony Powers reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anthony Powers's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 15% of Anthony Powers's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains GoodFellas, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anthony Powers Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anthony Powers's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anthony Powers has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can | NY Savings Bank Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Full Frontal | Male Massage Client | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Cityscrapes: Los Angeles | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Somebody to Love | Casting Director | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | We're Talkin' Serious Money | Joey Eggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Street Hunter | Benny | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | GoodFellas | Jimmy Two Times | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Cadillac Man | Captain Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sons | Man on Porch #2 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cookie | Carmine's Wiseguy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Five Corners | Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Forever, Lulu | Bebino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Tribute | Cab Diver | Flop | Similar → |
Anthony Powers - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anthony Powers?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anthony Powers is "GoodFellas" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Anthony Powers acted in?
Anthony Powers has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anthony Powers?
Other notable films include "Catch Me If You Can", "Five Corners", and "Cadillac Man".