Actor Richard Romanus, Known for 'Mean Streets' and 'The Sopranos', Dies at 80

Romanus' Career Spanned Notable Shows and He Authored Three Books Set in Greece

Richard Romanus, known for his roles in 'Mean Streets' and 'The Sopranos', has died at the age of 80 in a hospital in Volos, Greece.
Romanus was recognized for his tough-guy roles, including Michael Longo in 'Mean Streets' and the estranged husband of Dr. Jennifer Melfi in 'The Sopranos'.
His career also included appearances in notable shows like 'Mission: Impossible', 'The A-Team', 'Hawaii Five-0' and 'Strike Force'.
Romanus is survived by his son, Robert; his wife, Oscar-nominated costume designer Anthea Sylbert; and his younger brother Robert Romanus.
Romanus and Sylbert moved to Greece over two decades ago, where Romanus wrote three books set in the country.