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3 unusual facts about Wiseguy


Eric Blakeney

During this time, he was also nominated for an Edgar Award for his work on Wiseguy - specifically, the episode "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell".

Based on the strength of his work on Crime Story and Moonlighting, Blakeney was hired as a story editor on Wiseguy, until becoming a senior writer.

Vincenzo Terranova

For the fictitious FBI undercover agent/"gangster" in the television series Wiseguy, see Vincent Terranova.


Colin Bucksey

He eventually moved into American TV, directing episodes of Miami Vice, Crime Story, Wiseguy, Sliders, Nash Bridges, Lexx, NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Numb3rs, Breaking Bad, The 4400, Burn Notice and others.

IPWA Heavyweight Championship

A number of top independent stars held the title during its near 6-year history including Lance Diamond, "Wiseguy" Jimmy Cicero, and "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel.

Ricardo Gutierrez

Gutierrez has appeared in various television shows including Hill Street Blues, Knot's Landing, Max Headroom, Hunter, and Wiseguy.

The Real GoodFella

The show features Henry Hill, Martin Scorsese (director of Goodfellas), Nicholas Pileggi (writer of Wiseguy and co-writer of Goodfellas), Gus Russo (author of Gangsters and GoodFellas), Marie Jones (Henry Hill's boss), Alfie McNeil (former U.S. Marshal), FBI agent Edward McDonald, and Joe Hill (Henry Hill's brother).


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