Profile of Robert Pastorelli on Famous Like Me

Robert Pastorelli (June 21, 1954 – March 8, 2004) was an American actor from New Brunswick, New Jersey. He had many roles on TV, in movies, and on the theatrical stage, but is probably best known for the seven years he played painter "Eldin Bernecky" on the television series Murphy Brown. In 1993, Pastorelli gave a chilling performance as a killer in the film Striking Distance where he co-starred with Bruce Willis and Sarah Jessica Parker. Pastorelli was found dead in 2004. The coroner's office later reported that he died of a heroin overdose . Five years earlier, his girlfriend, 25 year old Charemon Jonovich, was found dead in their home in 1999. Police think she may have accidentally shot herself.

Filmography

• Be Cool (2005) - Joe Loop
• South Pacific (2001) - Luther Billis
• The Ballad of Lucy Whipple (2001) - Clyde Claymore
• Bait (2000) - Jaster
• Modern Vampires (1998) - The Count
• Heist (1998) - T-Bone
• Scotch and Milk (1998) - The Skipper
• Cracker (1997) - Gerry Fitzgerald
• A Simple Wish (1997) - Oliver Greening
• Michael (1996) - Huey Driscoll
• Eraser (1996) - Johnny C.
• Double Rush (1995) - Johnny Verona (1995)
• The West Side Waltz (1995) - Sookie Cerullo
• The Yarn Princess (1994) - Jake Thomas
• Harmful Intent (1993) - Devlin O'Shea
• Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) - Joey Bustamente
• Striking Distance (1993) - Det. Jimmy Detillo
• Folks! (1992) - Fred
• The Paint Job (1992) - Willie
• Dances with Wolves (1990) - Timmons
• Murphy Brown (1988)- Eldin Bernecky
• Lady Mobster (1988) - Matteo Villani
• Memories of Me (1988) - Al
• Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) - Vinnie
• Hands of a Stranger (1987) (TV) - Handyman
• Outrageous Fortune (1987) - Dealer #2
• California Girls (1985) - Mechanic
• I Married a Centerfold (1984) - Guard

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