- Al Bierd - | stage name: same
- Al Scotti | stage name: same
- Alan Seyfert | stage name: tbd
- Angel Cordero | stage name: to be determined
- Anthony Haden-Guest | stage name: "Joey Gesswein"
- Art Bruns | stage name: "Artie Brunswick"
- Audrey Barrett | stage name: same
- Barb Jo Rubin | stage name: same 2
- Barry Gray | stage name: same
- Bobby Frankel (father of Bethenny Frankel) | stage name: same
- Bobby Ussery | stage name: same
- Buddy Jacobson | stage name: same
- Buddy's Son David | stage name: tbd
- Cal Rainey | stage name: tbd 2
- Charlie Ferraro | stage name: same
- Cher | stage name: same
- Danny Lavezzo Sr. | stage name: same
- David Silbergeld | stage name: same
- Dawn Eve | stage name: same
- Diane Von Furstenberg | stage name: tbd
- Dick Fusco | stage name: same
- Dick Schaap | stage name: same
- Don Rickles | stage name: same
- Ernie Barry (Ernest Barbieri) | stage name: same
- Eugene Jacobs | stage name: same
- Eileen Ford | stage name: same
- Faith Rowe | stage name: same
- Florence Jacobs-Jacobson | stage name: same
- Frank Costa | stage name: same
- Frank | stage name: Frank P. Drago
- Frank Sinatra | stage name: same
- Hirsch Jacobs | stage name: same
- Harry Hatcher | stage name: same
- Honest Jim Conway | stage name: same
- Ian Schrager - April 26, 1977 Studio 54 | stage name: same
- Isidor "Bibi" Bieber | stage name: same
- Jack Evseroff | stage name: same or Ken Rominoff
- Joan Miller | stage name: same
- John "Jack" Tupper | stage name: same
- Johnny Ferraro | stage name: same
- John Parisella | stage name: same
- Jeffrey Gural | stage name: to be determined
- Jim Brown | stage name: same
- Joe Coniglio | stage name: same
- John Campo | stage name: same
- Joseph Jacobson | stage name: same
- Joe Namath | stage name: awaiting response from PR firm
- Judge Goldfus | stage name: same
- Judge William Kapelman | stage name: same
- Judge Slavin | stage name: same
- Linda Lydic Jacobson | stage name: tbd
- Liza Minnelli | stage name: same
- Louis Wolfson | stage name: same
- Marion R. Frankel | stage name: same
- Martin Fromin | stage name: same
- Martin Scorcese | stage name: tbd
- Mary Ryan | stage name: same
- Melanie Cain | stage name: tbd
- Mel Harris | stage name: tbd
- Michael Korda | stage name: same
- Ogden Phipps | stage name: tbd
- Philip Bieber HBPA | stage name: same 1
- Patrice nee Jacobs, Wolfson | stage name: same
- Richard Nixon | stage name: same
- Ronald Reagan | stage name: same
- Sal Giamo | stage name: same
- Sam LeFrak | stage name: same
- Saul Silberman | stage name: same
- Sonny Franzese | stage name: same
- Sal Prainito | stage name: same
- Stanley Fingerhut | stage name: same
- Steve Rubell | stage name: same
- Taki Therocadopulous | stage name: same
- Telly Savalas | stage name: same
- Tim "Rock" Raines | stage name: tbd
- Tony DeRosa | stage name: same
- Vera Bloom | stage name: same
- Vince DeGregory | stage name: tbd
- Vito Catrone | stage name: tbd
- Wilhelmina Cooper | stage name: same
- Witness - Estelle C. | stage name: "Camille Carola"
- Woody Allen - | stage name: same
The cast of My Buddy from Brooklyn brings together a distinctive mix of veteran screen performers, recognizable character actors, and emerging talent. With credits spanning iconic crime dramas, classic films, prestige television, and independent cinema, this ensemble reflects the grit, glamour, and layered personalities at the heart of the story.
Featured Cast
Artie Pasquale as Judge Kapelman
Known for The Sopranos, MobKing, The Brooklyn Banker, and American Gangster.
Dan Grimaldi as Saul Silberman
Known for The Sopranos, Brooklyn Love Story, and Men of Respect.
Dominic Chianese as Role To Be Determined
Known for his legendary role as Uncle Junior in The Sopranos.
Giorgio Cantarini as Sal Prainito or Buddy Jacobson
Known for Life Is Beautiful and Lamborghini.
Big Joe Gambino “Pepe” as Judge Slavin
Known for Growing Up Italian.
John Martino as Role To Be Determined
Known for The Godfather, The Godfather Trilogy, Capone, Dillinger, Creed, This Thing of Ours, and more than 100 other roles.
Juliana LaBonte as Eileen Ford
Known for film festival work and behind-the-scenes contributions to independent film.
Michael Newman as Paul Schrader
Known for Wild Bill Hickok, Swift Justice, and Baywatch.
Katalin Pota as Bar Manager
Known for The Sopranos and A Brooklyn State of Mind.
Ken Evseroff as Jack Evseroff
Known for the Gotham Awards and New to the Street.
Rick Sykes as Studio 54 Boss
Known for Marrying Millions and More Roses Less Drugs.
Robert Funaro as Frank P. Drago
Known for The Sopranos, The Last Disco, The Irishman, American Gangster, and many other roles.
Ron Rafael Shimshilashvili as David Silbergeld
Known for Burn Notice, Crackhead Jesus, and The Hitmen.
Theresa Befumo as Role To Be Determined
Known for The Godfather.
Virginia Befumo as Role To Be Determined
Known for The Godfather.
Buddy Jacobson | stage name: same ALL
Charlie Ferraro | stage name: same 1
Eugene Jacobs | stage name: same 1,2,3
Florence Jacobs-Jacobson | stage name: same 1,2
Hirsch Jacobs | stage name: same 1,2,3
Isidor Bieber | stage name: same 1
Johnny Ferraro | state name: same 1
Joseph Jacobson | stage name: same 1
Philip Bieber HBPA | stage name: same 1
Pompano Racetrack Clerk | stage name: tbd 1
Barb Jo Rubin | stage name: same 2&3
Barry Gray | stage name: same 2
Bob Ussery | stage name: same 2
Buddy Jacobson | stage name: same ALL
Buddy's Son David | stage name: tbd 2,3,4
Cal Rainey | stage name: tbd 2
Eugene Jacobs | stage name: same 1,2,3
Eileen Ford | stage name: same 2,3
Florence Jacobs-Jacobson | stage name: same 1,2
Frank | stage name: Frank P. Drago 2,3
HBPA Treasurer Ronald Mooney | stage name: tbd 2
HBPA Board Member Charles Morgan | stage name: tbd 2
HBPA Board Member Ceasar Kimmel | stage name: tbd 2
Hirsch Jacobs | stage name: same 1,2,3
Harry Hatcher HBPA | stage name: same 2,3
Joan Miller | stage name: same 2
Johnny Ferraro | stage name: same 2
John Jacobs | stage name: same 2
John Parisella | stage name: same 2,3
NYRA Chairman James C. Brady | stage name: tbd 2
NYRA President Frank Basil | stage name: tbd 2
Linda Lydic Jacobson | stage name: tbd 2,3,4
Louis Wolfson | stage name: same 2,3
Patrice nee Jacobs, Wolfson | stage name: same 2,3
Saul Silberman | stage name: same 2
Sonny Franzese | stage name: same 2,3
Vince DeGregory | stage name: tbd 2
Alan Seyfert | stage name: tbd 3,4
Art Bruns | stage name: "Artie Brunswick" 3
Barb Jo Rubin | stage name: same 2,3
Bobby Frankel (Sire of Bethenny Frankel) | stage name: same 3
Buddy Jacobson | stage name: same ALL
Buddy's Son David | stage name: tbd 2,3,4
Dawn Eve | stage name: same 3,4
Dick Schaap | stage name: same 3
Eugene Jacobs | stage name: same 1,2,3
Eileen Ford | stage name: same 2,3
Faith Rowe | stage name: same 3
Frank Costa | stage name: same 3
Frank | stage name: Frank P. Drago 2,3
Hirsch Jacobs | stage name: same 1,2,3
Harry Hatcher HBPA | stage name: same 2,3
John "Jack" Tupper | stage name: same 3,4
John Parisella | stage name: same 2,3
Jeffrey Gural | stage name: to be determined 3,4
John Campo | stage name: same 3,4
Linda Lydic Jacobson | stage name: tbd 2,3,4
Louis Wolfson | stage name: same 2,3
Marion R. Frankel | stage name: same 3
Melanie Cain | stage name: tbd 3,4,5
Michael Korda | stage name: same 3,4
Ogden Phipps | stage name: same 3
Patrice nee Jacobs, Wolfson | stage name: same 2,3
Sam LeFrak | stage name: same 3
Sonny Franzese | stage name: same 2,3
Stanley Fingerhut | stage name: same 3
Tim "Rock" Raines | stage name: tbd 3
Tony DeRosa | stage name: same 3,4
Wilhelmina Cooper | stage name: same 3
Alan Seyfert | stage name: tbd 3 & 4
Audrey Barrett | stage name: same 4
Buddy Jacobson | stage name: same ALL
Buddy's Son David | stage name: tbd 2,3,4
Cher | stage name: same 4
David Silbergeld | stage name: same 4,5
Dawn Eve | stage name: same 3,4
Ian Schrager - April 26, 1977 Studio 54 | stage name: same 4
Jack Evseroff | stage name: same or Ken Rominoff 4
John "Jack" Tupper | stage name: same 3,4
Jeffrey Gural | stage name: tbd 3,4
Jim Brown | stage name: same 4
John Campo | stage name: same 3,4
Joseph Jacobson | stage name: same 1
Joe Namath | stage name: tbd 4
Judge Goldfus | stage name: same 4
Judge William Kapelman | stage name: same 4
Judge Slavin | stage name: same 4
Linda Lydic Jacobson | stage name: tbd 2,3,4
Melanie Cain | stage name: tbd 3,4,5
Michael Korda | stage name: same 3,4
Sal Giamo | stage name: same 4
Sal Prainito | stage name: same 4
Steve Rubell | Steve Rubbo 4
Taki Therocadopulous | stage name: same 4
Telly Savalas | stage name: same 4
Tony DeRosa | stage name: same 3,4
Witness - Estelle C. | stage name: "Camille Carola" 4
Woody Allen - | stage name: same 4
Buddy Jacobson | stage name: same ALL
David Silbergeld | stage name: same 4,5
Melanie Cain | stage name: tbd 3,4,5
Mel Harris | stage name: tbd 5
My Buddy from Brooklyn: The Movie is a powerful blend of drama, action, mafia intrigue, and romance, inspired by true events in 1970s New York. Explore the cast & crew, discover the characters, watch exclusive videos, and follow the journey from storyboard to script.
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