Ray Liotta A Life In Photos: Photos Of The Late ‘Goodfellas’ Actor

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Ray Liotta is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Remember the life of the ‘Goodfellas’ actor in photos.

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Ray Liotta: A Life In Photos

Ray Liotta: A Life In Photos — Ray Liotta, the legendary American actor, film producer, and voice actor, was a true force in the entertainment industry. Hailing from Newark, New Jersey, He lit up the screen with his charismatic charm and undeniable talent. After honing his skills in New York, he took the leap to Los Angeles, where he made a name for himself in the film industry.

Ray’s career was nothing short of epic, with standout roles in Something Wild in 1986, Field of Dreams in 1989, and who could forget his unforgettable portrayal of Henry Hill in the classic movie Goodfellas in 1990? His talent was also on display in the NBC crime drama Shades of Blue, which ran from 2016 to 2018, and he even had dual roles in the 2021 Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark.

Sadly, Ray passed away on May 26, 2022, while filming the movie Dangerous Waters in the Dominican Republic. He was 67 years old. However, his memory lives on, and he was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 24, 2023.

But let’s not forget that Ray Liotta wasn’t just a talented actor, he was also a heartthrob! Check out his dapper tux in the photo from 2001’s Heartbreakers.

And if you want to remember his incredible life and career, take a trip down memory lane with some photos of Ray Liotta in action.

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‘Something Wild’

‘Something Wild’ — Ray Liotta is seen in 1886’s ‘Something Wild’. The Jonathan Demme film was one of his firsts.

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Ray Liotta In 1988

Ray Liotta In 1988 — Ray Liotta is an 1988 photoshoot. He wore a chambray shirt and linen pants for the Beverly Hills snaps.

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‘Field Of Dreams’

‘Field Of Dreams’ — Ray Liotta in ‘Field Of Dreams’. He voiced the iconic ‘If you build it, they will come’ line in the 1989 baseball flick.

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‘Goodfellas’

‘Goodfellas’ — Tak about a bunch of wise guys! Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Paul Sorvino, and Joe Pesci appear in 1990’s ‘Goodfellas’. The Martin Scorsese film is a mod classic.

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Ray Liotta & Lorraine Bracco In ‘Goodfellas’

Ray Liotta & Lorraine Bracco In ‘Goodfellas’ — Ray Liotta wraps his arms around Lorraine Bracco in a scene from ‘Goodfellas’. Lorraine would go on to star in another mob hit, ‘The Sopranos’.

Upon news of his death, the actress tweeted a touching tribute to her former co-star. “I am utterly shattered to hear this terrible news about my Ray,” she wrote. “I can be anywhere in the world & people will come up & tell me their favorite movie is ‘Goodfellas’. Then they always ask what was the best part of making that movie. My response has always been the same…Ray Liotta.”

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Ray Liotta & Wife In 2002

Ray Liotta & Wife In 2002 — Ray Liotta and wife Michelle Grace attend the 2002 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. She wore red to the Mar. 24 event in LA.

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‘Corrina, Corrina’

‘Corrina, Corrina’ — Whoopi Goldberg, Tina Majorino, and Ray Liotta (left to right) appear in ‘Corrina, Corrina’. The 1994 movie was about a 1959 widower who hires a kindly housekeeper/nanny to care for his seven-year-old daughter.

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‘Heartbreakers’

‘Heartbreakers’ — Romance! Ray Liotta popped the question to Sigourney Weaver’s character in 2001’s ‘Heartbreakers’.

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Ray Liotta & Wife In 1994

Ray Liotta & Wife In 1994 — Ray Liotta and Michelle Grace attend the 1994 premiere of ‘Corrina, Corrina’. The pair divorced in 2004.

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Ray Liotta & Daughter At The Premiere Of ‘Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimarron’

Ray Liotta & Daughter At The Premiere Of ‘Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimarron’ — Ray Liotta is stylish as he carries his daughter at the premiere of ‘Spirit: Stallioin Of The Cimarron’ on May 19, 2002.

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Ray Liotta & Anne Hathaway In 2003

Ray Liotta & Anne Hathaway In 2003 — Anne Hathaway hugs Ray Liotta during Paramount’s 2003 Golden Globes party on Jan. 19, 2003. What a fun night.

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Ray Liotta Wins An Emmy

Ray Liotta Wins An Emmy — Ray Liotta shows off his trophy after winning at the 57TH Emmy Awards on Sep. 18, 2005. He won ‘Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama’ for a guest role on ‘ER’.

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‘Wild Hogs’

‘Wild Hogs’ — Rough and tumble. Ray Liotta looks tough in a scene from 2007’s ‘Wild Hogs’.

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Ray Liotta, John Travolta & Tim Allen At The Premiere Of ‘Wild Hogs’

Ray Liotta, John Travolta & Tim Allen At The Premiere Of ‘Wild Hogs’ — Ray Liotta, John Travolta and Tim Allen (left to right) rev engines at the premiere of the motorcycle movie ‘Wild Hogs’ in London on Mar. 28, 2007. They were all dressed in cool leather gear.

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Ray Liotta & Daughter At The Premiere Of ‘Muppets Most Wanted’

Ray Liotta & Daughter At The Premiere Of ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ — Ray Liotta and daughter Karsen Liotta buddy up at the premiere of ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ in LA on Mar. 11, 2014. They were both dressed down for the casual event.

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Ray Liotta & Silvia Lombardo At The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

Ray Liotta & Silvia Lombardo At The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival — Ray Liotta and girlfriend Silvia Lombardo attend the Tribeca Film Festival opening night world premiere of ‘Love, Gilda’ at the Beacon Theatre in New York on Apr. 18, 2018. She wore white while he donned a blue suit.

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Jacy Nittolo & Ray Liotta At The Premiere Of ‘The Many Saints of Newark’

Jacy Nittolo & Ray Liotta At The Premiere Of ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ — Jacy Nittolo and Ray Liotta attended the premiere of ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ on Sep. 22, 2021 together. She looked great in a gold jumpsuit with 70s flair.

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Ray Liotta & Jennifer Lopez In 2017

Ray Liotta & Jennifer Lopez In 2017 — Ray Liotta hugs Jennifer Lopez during NBC’s TCA Winter Press tour in Pasadena, California on Jan. 18, 2017/ They were both on ‘Shades Of Blue’.

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Ray Liotta At The Premiere Of ‘Marriage Story’

Ray Liotta At The Premiere Of ‘Marriage Story’ — Ray Liotta attends the premiere of ‘Marriage Story’ at the 57th New York Film Festival on Oct. 4, 2019. He was sharp in a white shirt open, under a crisp black jacket.

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Ray Liotta & Fiancee In 2020

Ray Liotta & Fiancee In 2020 — Ray Liotta and fiancee Jacy Nittolo matched in black at the 35th Film Independent Spirit Award Ceremony on February 8, 2020 in Santa Monica. He wore a velvet jacket while hers had lace sleeves.

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Ray Liotta In 2021

Ray Liotta In 2021 — Ray Liotta attends Variety’s ’10 Actors to Watch’ event at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Oct. 24, 2021. he wore a handsome blue suit.

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