Joe Mantegna
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
I’M NOT A COMEDIAN… I’M LENNY BRUCE To Play Thousand Oaks’ Scherr Forum In May (Dec 11, 2025)
25th Annual CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL to be Presented in November (Sep 17, 2025)
Chicago to Perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in July (Jun 6, 2025)
BIO
Joe Mantegna is an American actor, producer, writer, and director. Born in Chicago in 1947, Mantegna began his acting career in the theater before transitioning to film and television. He is best known for his roles in the movies "The Godfather Part III," "Searching for Bobby Fischer," and "The Simpsons," as well as his work on the CBS crime drama "Criminal Minds."
Mantegna's early acting work was primarily in the theater. He performed in productions at the Organic Theater Company and the Wisdom Bridge Theatre in Chicago, and he also worked with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. In 1984, he won a Tony Award for his performance in David Mamet's play "Glengarry Glen Ross."
Mantegna's film career began in the early 1980s, with roles in movies like "The Money Pit" and "Compromising Positions." In 1990, he played Joey Zasa in "The Godfather Part III," a role that earned him critical acclaim. He went on to appear in a number of other films, including "Searching for Bobby Fischer," "Airheads," and "Up Close & Personal."
In addition to his film work, Mantegna has also had a successful television career. He has appeared in a number of TV shows over the years, including "The Twilight Zone," "The Simpsons," and "The Starter Wife." He is perhaps best known for his role as FBI Special Agent David Rossi on the CBS crime drama "Criminal Minds."
Mantegna has also worked as a voice actor, lending his voice to a number of animated shows and movies. He has voiced characters in "The Simpsons," "The Critic," and "Cars 2," among others.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Mantegna has also worked behind the scenes as a producer, writer, and director. He has produced a number of films, including "Lakeboat" and "Bleacher Bums," and he has written and directed several episodes of "Criminal Minds."
Mantegna has been recognized for his work in a number of ways over the years. In addition to his Tony Award win, he has been nominated for several Emmy Awards for his work on "Criminal Minds." He has also been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Outside of his acting work, Mantegna is also involved in a number of charitable organizations. He is a longtime supporter of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and he has also worked with the USO to support American troops and their families.
In his personal life, Mantegna has been married to his wife Arlene Vrhel since 1975. The couple has two children together, Mia and Gia.
Overall, Joe Mantegna is a versatile and talented actor with a long and successful career in film, television, and theater. His work has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, and he continues to be a respected and beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
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STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Playwright
Movies
[ 1978 ] Chris
[ 1983 ] Orderly
[ 1985 ] Bruce Fleckstein
[ 1986 ] Art Shirk
[ 1986 ] Harry Flugleman
[ 1986 ] Pete Peterson
[ 1987 ] Carmine
[ 1987 ] Chambers
[ 1987 ] Charlie Stella
[ 1987 ] Mike
[ 1988 ] Jerry
[ 1989 ] Bandini
[ 1990 ] Joe
[ 1990 ] Joey Za
[ 1991 ] Al
[ 1991 ] Bobby Gold
[ 1991 ] George
[ 1992 ] Robert Garrett
[ 1993 ] Fred Waitzkin
[ 1993 ] Martin Jacobs
[ 1994 ] Eddie
[ 1994 ] Ian
[ 1995 ] Alan Rhinehart
[ 1995 ] Andy
[ 1995 ] Stone
[ 1996 ] Bucky Terranova
[ 1996 ] Detective Sergeant Denillo
[ 1996 ] Frank Gavilan, Frank Csady, Richard Essex
[ 1996 ] G.D. Browning
[ 1996 ] Jim Holland
[ 1996 ] Joey Franelli
[ 1996 ] Richie Ginelli
[ 1998 ] Alan Webber
[ 1998 ] Angelo Martinelli
[ 1998 ] Gomez
[ 1998 ] Il Magnifico
[ 1998 ] Tom
[ 1998 ] Tony Gardella
[ 1999 ] Eric
[ 1999 ] Nate Kurtzman
[ 1999 ] Raymond Stone
[ 1999 ] Rocco
[ 2000 ] Desalvo
[ 2000 ] producer
[ 2001 ] Agent Jim Danaher
[ 2001 ] Monty
[ 2001 ] Nicola, Terenzio's friend
[ 2001 ] Ricardo
[ 2002 ] Jerry
[ 2003 ] Robert
[ 2004 ] Gil Deloach
[ 2004 ] Pontormo Jacopo Carrucci
[ 2005 ] Davis Roman
[ 2005 ] Man in Bar
[ 2005 ] Richard
[ 2007 ] Charlie
[ 2007 ] Fat Tony
[ 2007 ] Mr. Stack
[ 2007 ] Sheriff Tom Benike
[ 2008 ] Dr. RondogDocSavage
[ 2008 ] Gaetano D Amico
[ 2008 ] Jerry Finkelman
[ 2008 ] Jerry Weiss
[ 2008 ] Mr. Pan
[ 2008 ] Richard
[ 2009 ] Dr. Chandrakar
[ 2009 ] Gary Greene
[ 2009 ] Jack Sr.
[ 2011 ] Grem
[ 2011 ] Narrator
[ 2013 ] Detective Reynolds
[ 2014 ] Punchy
[ 2015 ] Bugsy Siegel
[ 2016 ] Rick Rosselli
[ 2020 ] Joe
[ 2024 ] Cal
TV Shows
David Rossi
David Rossi
Will Girardi
Arab, Change
Juan One
Fat Tony, Gordus Antonius, Fit Tony
[ 2026-0 ]
[ 2007-2024 ] David Rossi
[ 1991-2024 ] Fat Tony
[ 1989-2025 ] Fat TonyFat Tony's Former FatherGordus AntoniusFit Tony (voice)
[ 2005-2025 ] David Rossi
Awards and Nominations
Joe Mantegna, Speed the Plow
winner
Joe Mantegna , Glengarry Glen Ross
Videos
Video: Michael McKean Recalls the Original Production of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-13 10:20:47
VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. & Cynthia Erivo Perform 'Where Is The Love' for GREAT PERFORMANCES: GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-08 12:04:21
VIDEO: Jessie Mueller, Andre De Shields, and More Sing 'Sweet Home Chicago'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-09 10:31:31
VIDEO: Kathryn Hahn Stages A Scene From GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS With American Girl Dolls
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-19 11:12:41
VIDEO: Christopher Jackson, Amber Riley, Patti LaBelle and More Perform in PBS' National Memorial Day Concert
by Stephi Wild - 2019-05-28 07:23:32
VIDEO: Watch Megan Hilty and Cynthia Erivo Perform at the 2018 National Memorial Day Concert!
by Marianka Swain - 2018-05-28 10:25:09
VIDEO: London Cast Recording of WORKING to Be Released Next Week
by Julie Musbach - 2018-02-23 17:47:41
VIDEO: New Trailer Unveiled for European Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's WORKING
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-06-20 07:05:14
VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Performs 'Last Full Measure of Devotion' at the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-31 09:44:42
Photos and Video: Meet the Full Cast of MTC's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by Meet the Cast - 2014-01-12 09:00:02
VIDEO: Trailer - Heather Graham Stars in COMPULSION, Hitting Theaters Today
by Movies News Desk - 2013-06-21 00:30:00
STAGE TUBE: Flashback - Madonna in SPEED-THE-PLOW's 1988 Opening on Broadway
by Stage Tube - 2013-05-03 17:22:08
News
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
Ronnie Marmo will bring I’M NOT A COMEDIAN… I’M LENNY BRUCE to the Scherr Forum for two performances. Directed by Joe Mantegna, the one-man play examines the life and legacy of the influential comic.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
The Chutzpah! Festival will return for its 25th anniversary with a mix of festival favourites and new discoveries, in a stellar lineup of performances this November. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025
Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago will be performing at Newark's New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025
One of the most iconic American rock bands of all time, Chicago, will bring its signature horn-driven sound to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025
On Sunday, May 25, The National Memorial Day Concert will air live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, featuring performances from Tony-nominee Mary McCormack, The Greatest Showman's Loren Allred, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2025
Michael McKean, currently on Broadway in Glengarry Glen Ross, visited The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss the hit revival of the David Mamet play. Watch the interview!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025
Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard.
by Sidney Paterra - May 4, 2025
The results of the 2025 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare?
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025
Tony Award-winning actor Joe Mantegna, best known for his role in the hit TV crime series Criminal Minds, is lending his voice as narrator for the new documentary PTSD: The Invisible Enemy.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025
Critically acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of Kitty Bruce (daughter of the late Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, will present I'M NOT A COMEDIAN… I'M LENNY BRUCE, directed by Joe Mantegna.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced that they will be performing at Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025
Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago have announced that they will be performing in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 8:00 P.M.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago will perform on Friday, June 20, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025
Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago will be performing in Kalamazoo at Miller Auditorium on June 24. Tickets will go on sale on Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024
Moving Arts will present the World Premiere of here comes the night by Lisa Kenner Grissom, directed by Hailey McAfee beginning in January in Los Angeles.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
Grandstand bleacher seats are now available for the 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots. Secure your spot to enjoy this festive annual event in Los Angeles.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced another selection of iconic shows and curated special events during its 2024/2025 season! From Broadway legends BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL and DAVIS GAINES, to country superstars PAM TILLIS & LORRIE MORGAN, this is going to be a Fall, Winter, and Spring to remember!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024
Legendary band CHICAGO will perform in Fort Myers on January 30, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 25, 2024, at 10am.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024
The Great Beyond Company & The Hudson Theatre has announced the new musical, Adventures In The Great Beyond, with previews beginning November 1, 2024.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Joe Mantegna has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Joe Mantegna has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Speed the Plow and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Glengarry Glen Ross.
Joe Mantegna won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in Glengarry Glen Ross.
Joe Mantegna has written 1 shows including Bleacher Bums (Conceiver).
Videos