Armen Garo – Acclaimed actor from The Sopranos, The Departed, CODA, and more
Greg Hanna & Neil Haley
Live from the Grotto on The Neil Haley Show
Veteran actor Armen Garo joins Neil Haley and Greg Hanna for a compelling and wide-ranging conversation full of stories from the stage, the streets of Providence, and the sets of some of Hollywood’s most iconic films.
From sharing real-life inspiration for his wise guy roles to revealing what it was like working on Martin Scorsese’s The Departed and Oscar-winning CODA, Armen takes us on a raw, honest journey through his career, his process, and his passion for storytelling.
He also dives deep into Zoom acting during the pandemic, his earliest performances, and the unspoken power of restraint, observation, and wisdom in both acting and life.
🎭 Armen’s early days in theater and how he learned to perform in front of tough crowds
🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories from The Departed, The Sopranos, and CODA
💥 The one time Armen lost his temper in real life—and why it matters
🎥 His thoughts on acting over Zoom during the pandemic and why it doesn’t replace live performance
📽️ Sneak peek into his upcoming projects: Federal Hill, Shackled, and Once a Week for Life
💡 The most important life lesson he’s ever learned: knowing when not to act, react, or speak
Federal Hill (TV Series in development) – Playing mob boss Raymond Patriarca
Shackled – A high-concept sci-fi crime thriller
Once a Week for Life – A gritty NYPD miniseries
The Abduction of Lily Waters – Screenplay adaptation in progress
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📘 Facebook: Armen Garo (Public Page)
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