Tito Goya

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

YearTitleRole
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)
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