Joseph Mantegna, Jr.
Actor
Joe Mantegna, known for his roles in "The Godfather III" and "Criminal Minds," discusses his extensive career. He shares insights into voicing Fat Tony on "The Simpsons" for over two decades. Mantegna also reflects on how raising a child with autism has influenced his work.
Joseph Mantegna Jr.
“Godfather III”
“Criminal Minds”
About Joseph Mantegna, Jr.
Joseph Mantegna is an American actor recognized for his portrayal of Joey Zasa in The Godfather Part III and FBI Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi on Criminal Minds. He has voiced Fat Tony D'Amico on The Simpsons since 1991. A Tony Award winner for Glengarry Glen Ross, Mantegna has earned multiple Emmy nominations and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.
In this interview
- Discusses voicing Fat Tony for 22 years, noting some countries know him best for that role.
- Explains how raising a child with autism informed his portrayal in a related episode.
- Recalls being one of three people to play both themselves and a fictional character on The Simpsons.
- Shares insights about playing Spencer, the Boston-based private investigator character.
“I go to some countries and I think I'm more known as Fat Tony than probably anything I've done in my career.”— Joseph Mantegna, Jr., in this interview
Since this interview
Mantegna returned as FBI Special Agent David Rossi for the Criminal Minds Evolution reboot on Paramount Plus beginning in 2021. He has continued hosting the National Memorial Day Concert live from Washington DC, a role he has held since 2006.
