Vincent Schiavelli Quotes

United States, Actor
November 11, 1948 – December, 26, 2005.

Vincent Andrew "Vince" Schiavelli (November 11, 1948 – December 26, 2005) was an American character actor and food writer noted for his work on stage, screen and television, often described as "the man with the sad eyes." He was notable for his numerous supporting roles. He often linked his unique facial appearance and tall stature (6 feet 5 inches (1,95 m)) to Marfan syndrome.

Also known as Writer

My grandfather was a chef for a Baron in Sicily before he came to America. I grew up with him. I used to do my homework at one end of the kitchen table while he cooked at the other end.

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- Kitchen
- Grandfather
- Chef
What makes cookbooks interesting is to find out about the people and the culture that invented the food.

Vincent Schiavelli

I shot this wonderful picture called American Saint a couple of years ago, which is still looking for release.

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- Couple
- Wonderful
- Saint
I directed a piece of theater in Italy. We took nine fables from the town and we created a play.

Vincent Schiavelli
- Play
- Pieces
- Nine
I met Milos in 1967. I was working on a student film. And there is Milos Forman. So that's how I met Milos.

Vincent Schiavelli
- Film
- Students
- Mets
The eye condition that I have is Marfan's Syndrome.

Vincent Schiavelli
- Eye
- Conditions
- Syndromes
You grow up in a Sicilian household, becoming an actor is not a big leap.

Vincent Schiavelli
- Actors
- Becoming
- Leap
I had a wonderful time playing Dr. Kaufman in Tomorrow Never Dies. It was a real Bond villain, over the top, almost laughable but dangerous.

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- Real
- Wonderful
- Tomorrow

I get to meet a lot of people, and I really like people.

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- People
To be a Bond villain, you only get to do that once in your life. You never get to come back.

Vincent Schiavelli
- Villain
- Ties