7.2
Movie
Acting
Tito Goya
- Born
- Died
- (aged 34)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 9 titles
Biography
Tito Goya (born Andrew Butler; April 4, 1951 – December 1, 1985) was a Puerto Rican actor known for his portrayal of "Cupcake" in the 1977 film Short Eyes. Goya appeared in Marathon Man (1976), Andy Warhol's Bad (1977), All That Jazz (1979), Going in Style (1979), Night of the Juggler (1980) and Fort Apache, The Bronx (1981). His final acting appearance was on Miami Vice (1984) as Carlos Mendez, a drug-dealer's liaison. Goya grew up in Brentwood, New York with his mother Carmen, stepfather Mario, his brothers, Jacob, Hector, Charlie, Richard & his sister Milagros. Goya was arrested in 1984 for a murder that occurred in Austin in 1978. In 1985, Goya died of cirrhosis while free on bond pending trial in Texas. Goya is buried on Long Island NY.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 9
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | Carlos Mendez (2 ep) |
| 1981 | Fort Apache, the Bronx Film | Jumper / Detective |
| 1980 | Night of the Juggler Film | Pimp #2 |
| 1979 | Going in Style Film | Gypsy Cab Driver |
| 1979 | All That Jazz Film | Attendant |
| 1977 | Short Eyes Film | Cupcakes |
| 1977 | Bad Film | Manuel Rivera |
| 1976 | Marathon Man Film | Melendez |
| 1973 | Kojak TV | Chino (1 ep) |