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Raymond Allen Liotta (December 18, 1954 – May 26, 2022) was an American actor and producer. His best-known roles include Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams (1989), Henry Hill in Goodfellas (1990), and Tommy Vercetti in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002). His other roles included Ray Sinclair in Something Wild (1986), for which he received a Golden Globe nomination, as well as starring in Unlawful Entry (1992), Cop Land (1997), Hannibal (2001), Blow (2001), John Q (2002), Identity (2003), Observe and Report (2009), Killing Them Softly (2012), The Place Beyond the Pines (2012), and Marriage Story (2019), as well as the drama series Shades of Blue (2016–2018).
He was an American actor recognized for his explosive, high-intensity performances in prominent crime dramas and classic Hollywood films.
He is best recognized for his portrayal of Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas and his role as Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams.
He frequently portrayed volatile, complex characters, often cast as cops or criminals in gritty, urban-setting narratives.
Beyond his work in Goodfellas, he delivered notable performances in Cop Land, Hannibal, and the critically acclaimed Marriage Story.