Richard Romanus, Mean Streets and Heavy Metal Actor, Dies at 80

Actor Richard Romanus, known for playing loan shark Michael Longo in Mean Streets among many other roles, has died.Per THR, Romanus died on Dec. 23 at a private hospital in Greece with his son, Robert Romanus, confirming the news. No other specific details were shared about the actor’s passing. He was 80 years old.The actor would appear in a variety of features films and television shows throughout the decades. He’s also appeared in movies like Sitting Ducks, Pandemonium, Murphy’s Law, Oscar, Cops & Robbersons, Nailed, and The Young Black Stallion. He had a recurring role in The Sopranos, playing the estranged husband of Tony Soprano’s psychiatrist. He also had a regular role as Det. Lt. Charlie Gunzer in the 80s show Strike Force. Additionally, he had roles in many notable TV shows such as Mission: Impossible, Kojak, Charlie’s Angels, Starsky & Hutch, Rockford Files, Foul Play, Hawaii Five-O, Cagney & Lacey, Tales from the Darkside, MacGyver, and Diagnosis: Murder.

Actor Richard Romanus, known for playing loan shark Michael Longo in Mean Streets among many other roles, has died.

Per THR, Romanus died on Dec. 23 at a private hospital in Greece with his son, Robert Romanus, confirming the news. No other specific details were shared about the actor’s passing. He was 80 years old.

The actor would appear in a variety of features films and television shows throughout the decades. He’s also appeared in movies like Sitting Ducks, Pandemonium, Murphy’s Law, Oscar, Cops & Robbersons, Nailed, and The Young Black Stallion. He had a recurring role in The Sopranos, playing the estranged husband of Tony Soprano’s psychiatrist. He also had a regular role as Det. Lt. Charlie Gunzer in the 80s show Strike Force. Additionally, he had roles in many notable TV shows such as Mission: Impossible, Kojak, Charlie’s Angels, Starsky & Hutch, Rockford Files, Foul Play, Hawaii Five-O, Cagney & Lacey, Tales from the Darkside, MacGyver, and Diagnosis: Murder.

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