Ray Liotta’s Experience with “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City” | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

[@Looneytoons121212]

The fact he did finally cameo on spongebob as a gangster makes this way funnier.

[@Flosseveryday]

After reading your comment I had to look it up and I started laughing as soon as I saw his animated character. BPB 4 life

[@alexdevine760]

@@Flosseveryday about to do it now high as a kite yes lol

[@Seiko180]

he voiced a Greaser Fish lol

[@shanustheanus]

Funnier? Huh? Am I missing something?

[@spongebobfan78]

@@shanustheanus They joked about voicing in SpongeBob like some sort of enforcer beating up SpongeBob. The segment here was originally aired at 2003. Roughly 6 years later, Ray became an actual guest voice actor in the episode "What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?", as a leader of a gang who were about to beat up SpongeBob.

[@SumChap1]

For anyone that hasn't played it, just sit in the car in the game and listen to the radio. Best soundtrack, ads, and talk shows of all time. Made me love the 80s

[@brsvideos8143]

Now, let's Press The Issue!

[@SumChap1]

@@brsvideos8143 Was that Maurice Chavez?

[@brsvideos8143]

@@SumChap1 Yes! I loved his show. So much craziness. Remember when he shot the nudist in the dick?

[@LoPhatKao]

"Moorehead Rides Again" and "The Time Ranger" from VCPR if you've never heard them, look em up edit: dammit, misremembered - those were from VCPR on Vice City Stories, not Vice City

[@SumChap1]

@@LoPhatKao Vice City Public Radio. What a throwback. 2 of my friends are in a music group where all they play is Vice City songs. Grand Theft Audio they're called, in Ireland.

[@joystickfigure6118]

The fact that he wasn't even a gamer but agreed to do Vice City makes me like him even more. Most non-gamer actors would've looked down on the idea of doing a video game in those days. Even ones no where near his level. He knew a good role when he saw it and didn't let prejudices sway him. He was a legend.

[@GtaGuruYT]

He was a class act no doubt.

[@ghostwalk2446]

GTA was already a huge success, most actors would've taken the gig whether they're gamers or not

[@aaronbozack830]

​@Chuck Buskee That's a shame would have been great to hear his voice again as Tommy Rip ray.

[@Salamander676]

He did look down on it and he expected to be payed highly for it either way

[@casmith1998]

I really don’t think he had any reverence for the material lol. I’m sure the cheque had the right amount of zeros for him to say yes

[@gregjones7998]

Vice City starts at 5:11

[@excon224]

the real hero

[@thac0twenty377]

thanks. that's appreciated man

[@Arindam_Gaming]

GOAT Comment.

[@mrscruffles801]

Over halfway through the video for what the title advertised...

[@bsherman8236]

🍻cheers

[@salforever1174]

Hope his daughter was happy to finally hear him on SpongeBob. He kept his promise! RIP Ray Liotta

[@dabadoo7631]

I forgot he past last year now I'm sad!

[@ChrisMaxCisneros]

@@dabadoo7631 if only I had short term memory like you

[@ChrisMaxCisneros]

Facts, Respect to the Legend!

[@ketcherinthery5079]

@Nick West lol How dare Drew forget! Chris can't stop thinkin about it lol

[@lopiklop]

Oh shit i forgot he died.

[@TrippingHawk]

so much badassery and talent, the raw masculinity, the iconic voice, all that pure greatness sitting there next to Ray Liotta.

[@teknomax7883]

Love how you talk about "raw masculinity" when he was talking he was afraid of mice 😅. But yeah, he was a great actor. My favorite movie with him, with respects to Goodfellas, is the criminally underrated Wild Hogs

[@caronte008]

@@teknomax7883 Try actually reading the comment you replied to.

[@TrippingHawk]

@@teknomax7883 i think you missed the joke

[@ryman1933]

@@teknomax7883 You aren't the brightest crayon in the box are ya?

[@MACMETALFACE]

@@teknomax7883 oh Goodness gracias! I live for these comments 😂

[@TroyMartins1984]

Legendary actor RIP Ray Liotta

[@jjtt6866]

He is not dead

[@homeneedsco]

He isn’t dead

[@BobDole-]

He sure is dead yall

[@BobDole-]

Rip

[@UnknownShady]

​@@jjtt6866 yes he did

[@avace917]

Vice City is a masterpiece. Very big part of what kept the 80s alive in memory for so long.

[@johnathonkelly5117]

He was the Star of arguably the greatest movie and video game in history. Goodfellas and GTA Vice City are both off the charts awesome

[@bens3767]

You know who else was in both of those, was Mr. Deez...

[@johnathonkelly5117]

@@bens3767 oh wow really.. Deez who? Sad thing is you prob your clever but you actually need a set of nuts in the first place for that joke to work

[@shadowangel2235]

Lol no. Neither is Goodfellas the greatest movie ever (not even Top 10 realistically), nor is GTA Vice City the greatest game ever. Don't be such a moron.

[@ChaostheClown]

@@bens3767 Deez NUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTZZZZZZ!!!!!

[@agsid209]

​@@ChaostheClown Goteem.

[@MetalArcade]

Vice City was an instant classic, can't count how many hours I put into it. Incredible soundtrack and super fun gameplay, I still play it. RIP to Ray Liotta, he was a legend!

[@teamshaboobalu2887]

Ray seemed like a really down to earth guy.

[@DrShakamoto9]

Read about how he was making GTA..

[@bryannicholas2130]

He’s actually a huge ass hole in real life 😂

[@dreamawake2670]

​@Jonathan Birch How?

[@themonsterman3327]

@@dreamawake2670 no good loyalties

[@gameroftheyear1000]

@@dreamawake2670 well Ray Liotta isn’t the only person where there were some massive disputes. Hell in the same game, Burt Reynolds also had a massive spat with the Houser’s. I just feel taking music and movies star, which are both very different entertainment mediums in their own right and then putting them into a video game, also a very different medium from the other two, just makes for bad business putting them together. All three have different ways of negotiating business and payment is also a huge difference between the three.

[@SergioRTvisual]

It's a great surprise to realize how much fun, sweet and real was this guy! RIP Ray Liotta

[@TheGr8tPlays]

Ray gave vice city the starpower it needed honestly. I cant imagine the game without him in it now, he made the game perfect RIP Ray Liotta!!!

[@sakuraa2008]

Yeah he perfected tommy vercetti

[@broadwayjoe7189]

I mean, let's not sleep on Burt Reynolds or Dennis Hopper or anything like that now...

[@The_Knight_Rider1980]

Absolutely going to miss this guy, I remember when playing Grand Theft Auto in 2002 and Ray Liotta's voice started playing as character Tommy and loved it, the fact that he acted out the Scar face scene is still one of my favorite memories playing it.

[@prodoommania4157]

Yeah man one of the few actors worth a damn sad

[@The_Knight_Rider1980]

@@prodoommania4157 He did look rough in cocaine bear tho to be honest but it was fun seeing in it.

[@prodoommania4157]

@@The_Knight_Rider1980 never saw it but I understand it was his last film. Guess we all gotta go at some point.

[@The_Knight_Rider1980]

@@prodoommania4157 Wasnt his best performance but he looked to have fun with the role. I agree NOBODY knows when things happen you just try to live in the moment and each day is a blessing.

[@ReggieWolfpac1]

I just found out he did the voice of Tommy I haven't played Vice City in a long ass time besides San Andreas that's my other favorite GTA game great game & Ray Liotta was a great actor.

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

Vice City has no flaws. It’s one of the few classics I can always get back into

[@dwaynemorgan2922]

He likes to say: Im not like that. Sir, you are THAT. Bless him for being here while i was here too. Im HONORED to have been a part of your audience.

[@anthonygordon9483]

What's funny is him asking the crowd if they play GTA is pretty genuine. He had no clue about the game, had no idea how popular it was and was pissed he got paid way less then he did lol. He seems cool here but hated Rockstar after he made that game.

[@Humma_Kavula]

This seems to be a reoccurring thing with Rockstar. Didn't pay the actor for Nico Bellic and John Marston very well either IIRC.

[@anthonygordon9483]

@@Humma_Kavula Not to mention Young Maylay who voiced CJ. Shawn Fonteno the voice actor for Franklin in GTA 5 is cousins of young Maylay and said they ended on a bad note. But it appears Rockstar did a better job in GTA 5 considering all the voice actors are probably the first to actually end their contract with Rockstar on a good note. Hopefully Rockstar has learned their lesson otherwise actors will probably turn their gigs down. GTA is so popular now and the highest grossing media of all time, there is no way they can hide their compensation and revenue now.

[@cypressdogsy425]

​@@Humma_Kavulaniko's actor was paid 100k$ for his role

[@andrewtatereal3168]

​@@Humma_Kavula john marston still returned in rdr2 tho

[@FredCracklin]

@@cypressdogsy425 Considering it made probably around 2 billion dollars (if not more) in sales by now ($1.5 billion 10 years ago) that's not a whole lot. I mean it's solid for a voice acting gig, but not that much compared to what was made on the game.

[@MrBahBZ]

Didn't think he'd be gone so soon. Goodfellas was my first "favorite" film as a teen, and he was always a special actor to me because of it. R.I.P.!

[@petepyeatt6909]

I can’t believe he’s gone. RIP Ray Liotta. Unlawful Entry is a movie no one talks about but is so good. If you haven’t seen it, go check it out.

[@kurtsauers50]

My first time seeing Ray in a movie was unlawful entry. When he killed his partner I was like woww. I musta been 8 r.i.p. ray liotta

[@illrobbzilla]

Madeline Stowe ❤

[@rol7300]

One of my favorite movies Good Fellas and games GTA Vice City. What a great actor and voice actor. R.I.P Ray Liotta

[@anthonycirelli6152]

Vice City was the reason I got into metal. Great game

[@ronniep9272]

V Rock 🤟

[@jasonholt1776]

Bark at the Moon!

[@psychotropictraveler514]

See ya at the next Lovefist show my dude

[@sakuraa2008]

I wanna rock! ROCK ROCK ROCK!

[@MiataManDan]

Same bro 7 years old blasting raining blood while running people over on the beach good times

[@uTubeNoITube]

This man is a national treasure. Rest in peace.

[@blutosadlowski]

RIP Mr Liotta. Vice City was the first time I ever recognized the man. After that I checked out pretty much all of his movies and ended up becoming a fan of pretty much all his stuff. Especially Good Fellas. One of the few movies I can watch over and over any day and time. Which in turn spiked my interest in all Mafia type movies. Great actor and artist and will be missed.

[@mooski-mooski]

We miss Ray… What a dude!

[@kilocasanova6838]

RIP Ray Liotta, just watched Cocaine Bear. Sad its the last new movie ill see him in, great actor. Sad too think 20 years ago where we all were, and today hes no longer here. Again RIP

[@raph6931]

He filmed more movies that haven't come out yet, check his wikipedia

[@Bale4Bond]

Imagine having this dogshit be remembered as one of your last roles.

[@PaintedSockets]

Charlie Day made a new movie with him and it seems like it's gonna be a good one so far

[@kowalski5599]

We miss you, Ray. Thank you for so many wonderful performances that we can rewatch to help us thru our dreary lives."

[@tupu_683]

Sometimes Tommy randomly blurts out- "HOWS YA WIFE DOIN?" and it has become part of my daily dialogue

[@isaacster5027]

I love when you shoot at cops and he goes really snarky "I screwed your wiiife officerrr"

[@ManLikeEddy]

@@isaacster5027 "I DID YA WIFE"

[@tupu_683]

@@isaacster5027 ahaha right he's so fixated on wives

[@DanWhoResells]

I did ya wife, ya poor bastard!!

[@reegez7688]

“Go shower with the guys!”

[@SkullMan---]

Ray Liotta was so friggin lovable, miss him.

[@The_Don_Makaveli]

Rest in peace to one of my favourites Ray Liotta fond memories of him in Goodfellas and hearing his voice as Tommy in Vice city.

[@natemarks4241]

Love that he was promoting 'Identity'. Truly an underrated movie with great cast and ending.

[@Pencilman246]

Title: Ray Liotta talks about GTA. Video: 1 minute of GTA, 7 minutes of other stuff.

[@fernandolopez-bw2wk]

I LOVED Identity and I’m sure it doesn’t get the love it deserves. The first movie I’ve seen of Ray Liotta’s and blew my mind it was the same actor who played Tommy Vercetti!! What a dude. Rest In Peace

[@lob011]

My favorite roles he played are Henry Hill (Goodfellas) and Tommy Vercetti (Grand Theft Auto: Vice City). Rest In Peace, Ray Liotta.

[@haunteddreams7856]

I have some stuff from the real Henry hill. I love Goodfellas and vice city is my favourite GTA

[@bleeneo101]

RIP to the GOAT. Legend will be missed forever.

[@jonesing88]

Ray Liotta was a great actor with great range from Good Fellas to Corrina Corrina to Unlawful Entry to Cocaine Bear. While he has left us, he left us with a great legacy on film. What's more, many have said he was an even greater human being. In the game of life the impact we have on people is all that really matters. I wish his family great peace.

[@geraldvalverde]

I spent good part of my childhood driving trough the streets of Vice City, with the radio at full volume and hearing this man's voice cursing at pedestrians and authorities. Good memories. Early 2000s were the best years of this century so far and we never knew it.

[@alvaro1480]

some people would say it's called Youth , but I don't know , maybe they were good times

[@davidasheddan]

Is this guy just one of the most underrated actors. When you are in probably one of the greatest films ever so young... that shot leaning on the car. He'll live rent free in my head forever

[@akrobetoray5694]

Vice city is a part of my childhood. It has defined my childhood.

[@BogartedJoint696]

I've been playing GTA for over 20 years and VC was and still is my favorite out of all of them. Because of Ray and Tommy V. Rip Ray, we all love you very much! ✌🏻❤️

[@CDRaff]

I love how you fooled all the nerds(me included) to come watch this to see to him talk about the game for a whole 15 seconds. Ray was amazing. I'm going to go watch Field of Dreams now so I can cry.

[@MariaLima-vi8vg]

Oh look at how cute and handsome he was r.i.p. to a great actor rest in peace Ray Liotta

[@rscamp81]

My favorite gangster, always. It was awesome seeing him in Cocaine Bear - Rest in Peace, Ray!

[@NoticerOfficial]

JFC this feels like yesterday. And look at Ray he looks like he’s barely 50! Hug your loved ones. Look around you- you’re gonna miss all of this so much

[@roberdelss]

I first heard the insult "prick" from Vice City and have been using it ever since, thank you Ray Liotta, RIP

[@dannydropshot9588]

Legend!! Gave us so much entertainment over the years including one of my all time favorite movies and games. Thank you for everything. Rest in Peace Ray Liotta ❤

[@saimcheeda93]

It's hard to believe he was in his 40s here. He looks much younger

[@Bale4Bond]

Really? He was always pumpkin faced.

[@fernandomaron87]

He looks 35 max

[@MediaPastimes]

He was also definitely wearing makeup, because you can see that the areas surrounding his face were sunburned AF.

[@officegossip]

@@fernandomaron87 35? Wtf

[@sakuraa2008]

Good Genetics

[@Ar1AnX1x]

"I can't believe you let me touch you" Conan is hilarious

[@elizabethmarinas2475]

this is my favorite interview of all time especially with ray liotta in it he is so handsome and very talented

[@joshuashawYT]

It's sweet that he did get to be on Spongebob for his daughter years later.

[@gurudru1977]

Rip Ray Tommy vercetti is legendary Identity is also a thrilling film.

[@Sobieski1]

Title: Ray Liotta TALKS ABOUT VICE CITY Video: Ray Liotta mentions Vice City once in 8 minutes

[@BannedInTheUk.]

I still don't believe it true, Ray, I love you and always will, thanks for all the good material you gave us

[@grekounas]

It's like Ray Liotta is acting like someone completely different. Doesn't seem like his characters at all. One of the best mobsters ever. Legend.

[@scottjackson369]

Tommy Vercetti, remember that name

[@abrahamg3354]

last dance for lance vance! - Tommy Vercetti. RIP RL, you made my childhood awesome!

[@soulman888]

Interesting to hear him talk about elevators in this way considering what the movie Revolver is about that he is also in...just not playing the character with the fear but is the one causing the fear! Thanks for the good movies Ray!

[@utuberz123456789]

Hearing him say "you know, SpongeBob-" like it was some niche show is really funny to me, like, it'd been on for years at this point, it was big.

[@ToeTag9899]

It's crazy I remember watching this episode when it aired RIP so many good memories playing Vice City Ray is a great talent. The movie Turbulence is so underrated he was a great villain in that everytime he yells in the movie I see Tommy Vercetti.

[@666SAVAGES]

THANK GOD, For years I was looking for any interview with him talking about Vice City

[@jeebleswatch3785]

He was such a legend, he will forever be missed.

[@BryeSingleton32]

I love that he had zero interest in video games while simultaneously voicing one of the most recognizable characters in video game history, what a gem.

[@zmbently4906]

Liotta had such a recognizable voice. His narration made Goodfellas the same way it made Tommy Vercetti and Vice City.

[@TommyLikeTom]

It always surprises me how nice people who play bad guys can be

[@Raao1]

My favorite game as a child. I like 80s music, but the game made me dive deep into it and I'm still an everything 80s fanboy.

[@n.s.3812]

Ray’s an icon. Every summer as a kid, my ‘ol man ran a bus trip to Yankee Stadium, generally with the same crowd of rowdy Italian-Americans, and the bus had TVS. So, Goodfellas became a yearly staple (first on VHS, then DVD) on the bus and a crowd favorite. It was usually when the adults were just getting good and drunk and just before arriving to the stadium. They always loved the mailman in the oven scene, the restaurant/laughing scene, and Tommy and Henry coming home drunk to Karen and her parents house. I’ll never forget those trips

[@doowopsoprano9867]

I don't think he ever realized the undisputed impact his performance on that game was. Had they had Vice city comic cons & events like GTA V does, he woulda been amazed. He had a whole nother fan base of gamers & didn't even know it.

[@kimi1845]

What a fucking lad. Such a shame he didnt see eye-to-eye with R*. RIP

[@erickelm4974]

Identity is a very underrated movie. I was lucky to see it in the theater but many more people have discovered this movievin the years since and it has become something of a cult classic. Great psychological horror/mystery pic.

[@voteZDLR]

Yeah I remember seeing it in theaters too and I had no idea what to expect going into it. And that movie is the definition of something where going into it not knowing anything about it is the ONLY way to do it, one of those movies where the idea of "spoiler warning" became a thing. To have something like that ruined before seeing it would completely destroy the experience of seeing it. The ending is truly unique, even in the thriller genre where twist endings are the bread and butter of the entire genre.

[@DOSkywalkR]

I didn't see it in the theatre, but when it was new on TV, also didn't know anything about the ending. It was truly a surprise! I think I found it weird then, but still interesting. but I was a teenager, looking back it's a pretty good idea. I should watch it again, I think I only saw it once. If not only for younger John Cusack, who was still picky about his roles as opposed to now, and John C. McGinley (Dr. Cox from Scrubs).

[@Josh-fp2qn]

The world was a better place with you, Ray. RIP

[@cybergothika6906]

Ray Liotta sounded like the kind of guy you could be talking all the day long, and conversation wouldn't fade.

[@BL00DYME55]

Lol I love the chorus of dudes cheering when they mentioned Vice City. All the women in the crowd have no clue what they're talking about.

[@noahboat580]

As much as im a san andreas fan, vice city and vice city stories has some really great actors and music to match the whole theme of it. Especially vice city stories, phil collins sharing his voice and music in this game is exceptional

[@PrankCallDecentral]

I remember buying Vice City and a PS2, then locked myself away for a month lol. Huge Ray Liotta fan RIP 😞

[@DoomedKnight]

I miss having Ray on this earth RIP to a legend.

[@charliekelly735]

Conan crew uploading this cause they know GTA fans want to hear more about his role in Vice City

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

Ray Liotta, gone but never forgotten

[@Frank074]

Today I finally received the Vice City Soundtrack Boxset. The best memories. RIP Ray

[@tylerriojas6250]

This man helped inspire me to be a game dev at Rockstar. Thanks Ray!

[@merkcityboy834]

When’s GTA6 coming out y’all been bull shitting for like 10 yrs know..😊

[@tylerriojas6250]

@@merkcityboy834 left after Red Dead. Personally I'm not excited for 6. Since most the top talent has left it means two things. Story won't be as good. Houser had unique writing. It's going to be an imitation. Also when Rockstar went to Take 2, Housers were keeping money grubbers from fucking up the art. It's why their games took awhile. Red Dead was unique in many ways. GTA in my opinion is over. I do still know people who work there though. Oh one more thing. Housers had a music background. So good music would make it above money makers.... I fear for the entire industry because of money.

[@lightmyst764]

@@tylerriojas6250 What game companies besides FRomSoft and SantaMonica studios do you think do things right, in your opinion?

[@tylerriojas6250]

@@lightmyst764 Rocksteady comes to mind. The first Batman games were clean. I'm very nervous for suicide squad. It will be an indicator of the industry. I have 0 faith in Starfield and really wanted too.

[@lightmyst764]

@@tylerriojas6250 What'd you think about the VI leaks? Yeah the story might be crap but in the end most people like shooting and driving stuff so GTA (although not as good as IV or SA) would still be fun right?

[@joeymartinez9854]

I just watch cocaine bear on Saturday and Ray liotta was great in that movie love the tribute that thy did for him at the end credits RIP Ray liotta such a great actor

[@KingoRichie1990]

*"That was my money, Tommy. MY MONEY!"*

[@michaelryanwildkardclark777]

You're a legend Ray, RIP

[@MrBeetsGaming]

It's so crazy to think this was 20 years ago... Time really does fly

[@jeanchen1866]

I really have respected Ray since i watched Corrina in 1993. He was legend, good natured, powerful actor! R.I.P~

[@michaelweems679]

RIP Ray. You are sorely missed.

[@oasisbeyond]

Vice City, huge game. Ray and the music made it a classic and one of my favorite games of all times.

[@soulofachristian8704]

Conan : "I can't believe you let me touch you" Henry: "I liked it!" 😅😆😅🤣

[@techyrock]

I bet they barely knew how huge of a hit Vice City was, I have known people who can barely speak English or barely watch Hollywood movies play that game, anyone with access to a PC or console from that Era had to have Vice City on it, Many people including me praise GTA SA for how amazing it was but it was actually Vice City that brought the whole GTA Franchise to whole another level of fame, but obviously all of this wouldn't be possible without OG GTA and especially GTA3 for the game engine and mechanics

[@vegasgone07-dh4lb]

The reluctant actor Ray Liotta, played by Ray Liotta. Forever Ray Liotta.

[@sillymikey]

RIP legend

[@paulcarpenter7844]

RIP TO THE Legend that is Ray Liotta

[@Yusefden]

I imagined it him wearing Tommy's light blue shirt and jeans throughout the video, That looks great on him 😊

[@jordanfarrar8387]

He made so many movies I feel bad people only wanted to talk to him about goodfellas

[@emeyeare]

That role was just too perfect. Things like that happen very rarely in life esp in movies. That’s why movies and music like will last centuries after their made, and the ppl who were involved hold a place in the fans heart cause it reminds them of their childhood life. I know it does with me, in good and bad ways cuz it sent me in the wrong path for a min but all lessons in life everybody has to learn

[@anthonygordon9483]

It wasn't as bad as Alec Guinness. But I admired him in a lot of his movies. Hollywood is a very shallow industry. Which is why women lose their mind as they get older with plastic surgery.

[@wesleysteeleiv]

Cause thats the main role people remember when they think of him. Its no different than Ford as Solo or Indy.

[@PreacherJenkins]

Understandable considering it's in the running for the greatest film of all time

[@karstenprut9867]

Came over like a real chill and down to earth dude! Tragedy his family lost him that early!

[@thetruthisreal4033]

First GTA actually and it was genuinely spot on in the game. Like the details of the environment and music and lifestyle then. Terrific game.

[@gavinross4876]

R.I.P! Ray is definitely one of the best actors there is!

[@good-questions]

damn, what a fuckin legend. and underneath it all he is so humble and nice. he will be missed.

[@jaymac7203]

Both their hand movements for "playing games" are the most boomer thing I've ever seen 😭😭😭 lol 😂

[@zebatov]

I forgot he was in Identity. If you haven’t seen that movie before, you should watch it. Conan was right in saying you can’t really say anything about it. It’s got a few decent actors, including Jake Busey for a bit of a random nostalgic touch, if you remember his dad, Gary.

[@mattyg4186]

“As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be in a video game”

[@francousmiani1234]

R.I.P. Tommy Vercetti