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DeSantis was raised on [[Long Island]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Logan|first=Dan|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4GAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA300&dq=stanley+desantis&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwikhuer7ufuAhXJX80KHf2_CnsQ6AEwAnoECAcQAg#v=onepage&q=stanley%20desantis&f=false|title=Designed Stanley DeSantis Knows His Business|date=December 1987|publisher=Orange Coast Magazine|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=|language=en}}</ref> |
DeSantis was raised on [[Long Island]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Logan|first=Dan|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4GAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA300&dq=stanley+desantis&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwikhuer7ufuAhXJX80KHf2_CnsQ6AEwAnoECAcQAg#v=onepage&q=stanley%20desantis&f=false|title=Designed Stanley DeSantis Knows His Business|date=December 1987|publisher=Orange Coast Magazine|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=|language=en}}</ref> |
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He appeared in several motion pictures, including '' |
He appeared in several motion pictures, including ''Candyman (1992), Ed Wood (1994), The Fan (1996), Boogie Nights (1997), I Am Sam (2001) and The Aviator (2004). He also made many television appearances. |
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When not acting, DeSantis owned and managed a clothing-and-memorabilia business,<ref>{{Cite news|date=1992-03-16|title=Bad Times Better for Wear|pages=40|work=Daily News|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70418171/bad-times-better-for-wear/|access-date=2021-02-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=1987-11-04|title=Trends with a Capital T|pages=99|work=Chicago Tribune|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70418814/trends-with-a-capital-t/|access-date=2021-02-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=1994-06-09|title=Accepting Roles That Fit to a T|pages=204|work=The Los Angeles Times|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70419263/accepting-roles-that-fit-to-a-t/|access-date=2021-02-13}}</ref> Passing 4 Sane, and a novelty [[soap]] company, Bubbletown, both of which were primarily involved in licensed characters. |
When not acting, DeSantis owned and managed a clothing-and-memorabilia business,<ref>{{Cite news|date=1992-03-16|title=Bad Times Better for Wear|pages=40|work=Daily News|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70418171/bad-times-better-for-wear/|access-date=2021-02-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=1987-11-04|title=Trends with a Capital T|pages=99|work=Chicago Tribune|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70418814/trends-with-a-capital-t/|access-date=2021-02-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=1994-06-09|title=Accepting Roles That Fit to a T|pages=204|work=The Los Angeles Times|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70419263/accepting-roles-that-fit-to-a-t/|access-date=2021-02-13}}</ref> Passing 4 Sane, and a novelty [[soap]] company, Bubbletown, both of which were primarily involved in licensed characters. |
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According to his death notice in ''[[The Advocate (LGBT magazine)|The Advocate]]'', DeSantis was openly gay.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cWQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA27&dq=stanley+desantis&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwikhuer7ufuAhXJX80KHf2_CnsQ6AEwAHoECAAQAg#v=onepage&q=stanley%20desantis&f=false|title=The Advocate|date=2005-10-11|publisher=Here Publishing|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=|language=en}}</ref> DeSantis died of [[cardiac arrest]] in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2005-08-23|title=Stanley DeSantis|url=https://variety.com/2005/scene/markets-festivals/stanley-desantis-1117927880/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-13|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> His death was noted in a dedication for the season two finale of ''[[Entourage (U.S. TV series)|Entourage]]'', in which he guest starred in three episodes. |
According to his death notice in ''[[The Advocate (LGBT magazine)|The Advocate]]'', DeSantis was openly gay.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cWQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA27&dq=stanley+desantis&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwikhuer7ufuAhXJX80KHf2_CnsQ6AEwAHoECAAQAg#v=onepage&q=stanley%20desantis&f=false|title=The Advocate|date=2005-10-11|publisher=Here Publishing|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=|language=en}}</ref> DeSantis died of [[cardiac arrest]] in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2005-08-23|title=Stanley DeSantis|url=https://variety.com/2005/scene/markets-festivals/stanley-desantis-1117927880/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-13|website=Variety|language=en-US}}</ref> His death was noted in a dedication for the season two finale of ''[[Entourage (U.S. TV series)|Entourage]]'', in which he guest starred in three episodes. |
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==Selected filmography== |
==Selected filmography== |
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Revision as of 17:56, 22 March 2021
Stanley DeSantis | |
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| Born | July 6, 1953 Roslyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 2005 (aged 52) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978–2005 |
Stanley DeSantis (July 6, 1953 – August 9, 2005) was an American actor and businessman.
DeSantis was raised on Long Island.[1]
He appeared in several motion pictures, including Candyman (1992), Ed Wood (1994), The Fan (1996), Boogie Nights (1997), I Am Sam (2001) and The Aviator (2004). He also made many television appearances.
When not acting, DeSantis owned and managed a clothing-and-memorabilia business,[2][3][4] Passing 4 Sane, and a novelty soap company, Bubbletown, both of which were primarily involved in licensed characters.
According to his death notice in The Advocate, DeSantis was openly gay.[5] DeSantis died of cardiac arrest in 2005.[6] His death was noted in a dedication for the season two finale of Entourage, in which he guest starred in three episodes.
Selected filmography
- The Paper Chase (1978–1979, TV Series) as Gagarian, a law student[7]
- Fame (1982, TV Series) as The Director
- Black Moon Rising (1986) as The Mover
- Moonlighting (1989, TV Series) as Desk Clerk
- ALF (1990, TV Series) as Minister
- Vital Signs (1990) as Loan Officer
- Taking Care of Business (1990) as Airport Car Rental Man
- thirtysomething (1991, TV Series) as Ad Person
- Caged Fear (1991) as Mr. O Daniels
- Candyman (1992) as Dr. Burke
- Doppelganger (1993) as Richard Wolf
- Tales of the City (1993, TV Mini-Series) as Norman Neal Williams
- My So-Called Life (1994, 3 episodes: "Pilot", "Guns and Gossip," "The Substitute") as Mr. Demitri / Social Studies Teacher
- Ed Wood (1994) as Mr. Feldman
- The Birdcage (1996) as TV Man in Van
- The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) as Mario
- The Fan (1996) as Stoney
- Early Edition (1996, TV Series) as Howard Phillips
- Fools Rush In (1997) as Judd Marshall
- NYPD Blue (1997, TV Series) as Dr. Herbert Wentzel
- Clockwatchers (1997) as Art
- Boogie Nights (1997) as Buck's Manager
- After the Game (1997) as Frank Bertini
- Bulworth (1998) as Manny Liebowitz
- Rush Hour (1998) as FBI Gate Guard #1
- Heartwood (1998) as Gerry Talbot
- Tracey Takes On... (1998–1999, TV Series) as Bobby / Albert Pittman
- Stark Raving Mad (1999, TV Series) as Jonathan Dalton
- Lansky (1999, TV Movie) as Arnold Rothstein
- Head Over Heels (2001) as Alfredo
- See Jane Run (2001)
- The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) as New Man's Customer
- Human Nature (2001) as Doctor
- I Am Sam (2001) as Robert
- Die, Mommie, Die! (2003) as Tuchman
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2004, TV Series) as Stanley
- The Aviator (2004) as Louis B. Mayer
- Entourage (2004–2005, TV Series) as Scott Wick
- Six Feet Under (2005, TV Series) as Peter Burns
- Something New (2006) as Jack Pino (final film role)
References
- ^ Logan, Dan (December 1987). Designed Stanley DeSantis Knows His Business. Orange Coast Magazine.
- ^ "Bad Times Better for Wear". Daily News. 1992-03-16. p. 40. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ "Trends with a Capital T". Chicago Tribune. 1987-11-04. p. 99. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ "Accepting Roles That Fit to a T". The Los Angeles Times. 1994-06-09. p. 204. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ The Advocate. Here Publishing. 2005-10-11.
- ^ "Stanley DeSantis". Variety. 2005-08-23. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ The Paper Chase, Season 1, Episode 16: "A Matter of Anger" (YouTube)
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