A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Ray Liotta.
Ray Liotta was an American actor celebrated for his memorable roles, particularly in crime and drama films. He garnered early recognition for "Something Wild" (1986), earning a Golden Globe nomination. His iconic portrayals include Shoeless Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams" (1989) and Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's acclaimed "Goodfellas" (1990). Liotta built a diverse filmography, featuring in movies such as "Unlawful Entry", "Cop Land", "Hannibal", "John Q", "Narc", "Identity", "Killing Them Softly", "The Place Beyond the Pines", and "Marriage Story", solidifying his status as a versatile and respected performer.
1973: Graduation from Union High School
In 1973, Ray Liotta graduated from Union High School and was later inducted into the Union High School Hall of Fame.
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1986: Something Wild
In 1986, Ray Liotta gained attention for his role in the film 'Something Wild', earning him a Golden Globe nomination.
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1986: Something Wild and Golden Globe Nomination
In 1986, Ray Liotta's first major acting role in 'Something Wild' earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
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1998: The Rat Pack
In 1998, Ray Liotta portrayed Frank Sinatra in the TV film 'The Rat Pack', earning a Screen Actors Guild award nomination.
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1998: The Rat Pack
In 1998, Ray Liotta starred as Frank Sinatra in the television film 'The Rat Pack', earning him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
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2002: Narc and Independent Spirit Award Nomination
In 2002, Ray Liotta appeared in 'Narc', earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
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2005: Emmy Award for ER
In 2005, Ray Liotta won a Primetime Emmy Award for his guest role in the television series ER.
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2015: Texas Rising
In 2015, Ray Liotta starred as Lorca in the miniseries 'Texas Rising', earning him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
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2015: Texas Rising Miniseries
In 2015, Ray Liotta starred in the Western miniseries Texas Rising and earned a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
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May 2017: Induction into New Jersey Hall of Fame
In May 2017, Ray Liotta was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
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2022: Black Bird and Posthumous Emmy Nomination
In 2022, Ray Liotta starred in 'Black Bird' and received a posthumous Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his role as Big Jim Keene.
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February 24, 2023: Hollywood Walk of Fame
On February 24, 2023, Ray Liotta was posthumously recognized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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