Richard D'Alessandro as Gasper Digregorio in the Godfather of Harlem.

Meeting of the five NY families and Bumpy Johnson. From L to R- Richard D'Alessandro, Bo Dietl, Forest Whitaker and Arthur J. Nascarella in Godfather of Harlem, at Bamonte's restaurant.

(L to R) Richard D'Alessandro, Yaphet Kotto and Dawn on the set of "Extreme Justice" in Santa Monica, Ca.

Actor Richard D'Alessandro as porn star John Holmes, just finishing up about an hour with a great hair and makeup  team on HBOs "The Deuce"

(From L to R)Actor Richard D'Alessandro with his friend and Danny Aiello (one of the nicest guys I have known),whom Richard has been friends with since his early 20s. The three caught up at the NY opening night of Danny McCormick's "The Violin.

Actor Richard D'Alessandro was lucky enough to not only have a chapter about him ,but also to grace the cover. Book was released in April 2017.Great book for those who are just starting out in the business of show.

Actor Richard D'Alessandro on Bway in NYC shooting his first NYU student film. As you can see from this picture he clearly has no idea what the hell he's doing. He is not in proper attire to be riding but, he said yes, yes including a gallop down Bway.

Ah, Mariangelo Melato, best known for her role in Wertmullers,"Swept Away" with Giancarlo Giannini .Her voice alone could bring you to your knees.Richard met her on the set of  Andrew Bergmans 'So Fine". She passed away 01/11/13. 

Starting from middle couple (L to R)  Charlie and Ruthie with Richard's grandparents Anna & Alex at the original Copacabana at 10 E. 60th St. Original phone number Plaza 8-1060 . Price of photo $1.50.

The letter above started Richard D'Alessandro's training as an actor,written to Sanford Misner by Richards Paul Sorvino,to help Richard get into the Neighborhood Playhouse.The bottom letter Garry Marshall wrote, Mr. Marshall helped start Richards film career with "Frankie and Johnny".

Actor Richard D'Alessandro's first paying job as an actor in the role of Sonny in "Grease". $100.00 a week + room and board . He later went onto do another production of "Grease" as Danny Zuko. He bartended in between gigs.

Actors Richard D'Alessandro as Gino Cassesse and Isidra Vego  as Gina Cassesse sitting in between takes on he set of Law and Order (SVU).

Actor Richard D'Alessandro in between the sound boys on the set of Lou Diamond Phillips "Extreme Justice".

Tom Hanks and Richard D'Alessandro in Forrest Gump (1994)

Left to right Richard D'Alessandro as Abbie Hoffman and Tom Hanks As "Forrest Gump." Two of greatest men in our history JFK and MLK stood years before. What an incredible shot.

On the set of Law and Order (SVU) Mariska Hargitay, Richard D'Alessandro as Gino Cassesse and Chris Meloni.

From Left to right the late great James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano , Joey Pantoliano as Ralph and Richard D'Alessandro as Dennis Capozza in the Sopranos.

Richard D'Alessandro as Gasper Digregorio in Godfather of Harlem.

Richard D'Alessandro as Gasper Digregorio and Bo Dietl as Lucchese in Godfather of Harlem.

Richard D'Alessandro in Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005)

Richard D'Alessandro in Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)

The Asphalt Cowboy Rides again. Who would think a boy from NYC could ride like I can. I'm sitting on Sunny, who gets her name from her yellow eyes. She stands there with such pride , as I sit on her and start to ride. As you look at her keep in mind we built this country on her ancestors spine. They were in all the wars, some carrying the flag as they rode with pride, men on their back's side by side, some made it home and some died. Never forget the history in my spirt, never forget the strength in our hearts.

As Don Gasper Digregorio head of the Bonanno family

As Gasper Digregorio in Godfather of Harlem

As Gasper Digregorio In Godfather of Harlem

Tom Hanks and Richard D'Alessandro On the set of Forrest Gump.

Richard D'Alessandro hair and makeup on the set of Just Wright

Left to right--Michael Pare', Richard D'Alessandro, Robert Mangiardi, the late Rickie Aiello and Sergio .

Richard D'Alessandro as Danny Zuko In Grease.

Kate Nelligan and Richard D'Alessandro on the set of Frankie and Johnny.

This is the photo that got the attention of cast director Ellen Lewis that lead him to his role as Abbie Hoffman in Forrest Gump. His many thanks to Ms. Lewis .

Laef to right--Richard D'Alessandro as Sonny Swag, Marc Figueroa and the late Tom Pedi In Marlon Brando Sat Right here, in a Louis Laruso Play. At the Actors Forum in LA.

(from L to R) Richard D'Alessandro, James Hayden and Al Pacino at the Kenndy Center in DC. Richard spent the weekend with his friend Jimmy while Jimmy was doing David Mamet's "American Buffalo".