Tito Goya
Tito Goya (real name Andrew Butler)[1] (April 4, 1951 – December 1, 1985)[1] was a Puerto Rican actor known for his portrayal of "Cupcake" in the 1977 film Short Eyes.[2][1]
Tito Goya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew Butler April 4, 1951 |
| Died | December 1, 1985 (aged 34) |
| Occupation | Actor |
Goya appeared in Marathon Man (1976),[1] Andy Warhol's Bad (1977), All That Jazz (1979), Going in Style (1979), Night of the Juggler (1980) and Fort Apache, The Bronx (1981).[1] His final acting appearance was on Miami Vice (1984) as Carlos Mendez, a drug-dealer's liaison. Goya grew up in Brentwood, New York with his mother Carmen, stepfather Mario, his brothers, Jacob, Hector, Charlie, Richard, & sister Milagros. Goya was arrested in 1984 for a murder that occurred in Austin in 1978.[3] In 1985, Goya died of liver disease while free on bond pending trial in Texas.[1] Goya is buried in Bay Shore, New York.[4]
He left behind a daughter and nephews and nieces in Suffolk County, Long Island.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Marathon Man | Melendez | |
| 1977 | Andy Warhol's Bad | Manuel Rivera | |
| 1977 | Short Eyes | Cupcake | |
| 1979 | All That Jazz | Attendant | |
| 1979 | Going in Style | Gypsy Cab Driver | |
| 1980 | Night of the Juggler | Pimp #2 | |
| 1981 | Fort Apache the Bronx | Jumper / Detective |
References
- "Tito Goya, 33; Tough Guy in Films and Real Life". Los Angeles Times.
- Canby, Vincent (September 28, 1977). "Film: 'Short Eyes' Eloquently Adapted". The New York Times.
- Hampson, Rick (February 13, 1985). "Fugitive Actor 'Wasn't Hiding in No Basement'". Associated Press. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- "Tito Goya". Find a Grave.
External links
- Tito Goya at IMDb
- Tito Goya at the Internet Broadway Database
- Tito Goya at the Internet Off-Broadway Database