AKA: Lillo Brancato
Nationality: Colombian
Birthdate: 08/30/1976
Birthplace: Bogota, Colombia
Charismatic young player who was cast as Robert De Niro's son in "A Bronx Tale" (1993) after being spotted by casting agents at New York's Jones Beach. Bearing more than a passing resemblance to his movie dad, Brancato won the role in part because of his uncanny recreations of great De Niro moments in Scorsese films and his own natural ease in front of the camera. He proceeded directly to Penny Marshall's light comedy "Renaissance Man" (1994) and the thriller "Crimson Tide" (1995).
Born in Bogotá, Colombia; adopted when he was four months old
Raised by Italian-American parents in Yonkers, NY
1992
Discovered while swimming at Jones Beach by a talent scout who noticed his resemblance to Robert De Niro
1993
Professional acting debut as De Niro's son in "A Bronx Tale"
1994
Co-starred in the comedy feature "Renaissance Man"
