Chick Vennera (born March 27, 1947) is an American actor, known for
his role as Joe Mondragon, in Robert Redford's The Milagro Beanfield
War, among other movies, and often serves as a voice double for Joe
Pesci.After serving in the US Army Signal Corps, Vennera embarked on a
career as an actor and dancer. He was also a musician, playing several
instruments. His first acting role of note was in the Broadway
production of Grease, having toured with the musical for a year.He
continued as a performer and appeared in the 1978 film Thank God It's
Friday where he performed a dance routine on top of several cars. His
acting career continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with him
appearing in many films and television series. In 1989, he appeared in
three episodes of The Golden Girls.Vennera also ventured into voice
acting in the 1980s with roles on Hanna-Barbera programs. However, his
most notable role is Pesto on Warner Bros. Animation/Amblin
Entertainment's hit animated series Animaniacs. Vennera now teaches
acting.
his role as Joe Mondragon, in Robert Redford's The Milagro Beanfield
War, among other movies, and often serves as a voice double for Joe
Pesci.After serving in the US Army Signal Corps, Vennera embarked on a
career as an actor and dancer. He was also a musician, playing several
instruments. His first acting role of note was in the Broadway
production of Grease, having toured with the musical for a year.He
continued as a performer and appeared in the 1978 film Thank God It's
Friday where he performed a dance routine on top of several cars. His
acting career continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with him
appearing in many films and television series. In 1989, he appeared in
three episodes of The Golden Girls.Vennera also ventured into voice
acting in the 1980s with roles on Hanna-Barbera programs. However, his
most notable role is Pesto on Warner Bros. Animation/Amblin
Entertainment's hit animated series Animaniacs. Vennera now teaches
acting.
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