Hollywood Actor: How I Turned My Last $200 Into $17 Million Movie & A Career w/ Robert DeNiro (Chazz Palminteri)
Release Date: 11/20/2025
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In this episode, we sit down with legendary actor, writer, and director Chazz Palminteri, best known for "A Bronx Tale" — the iconic film he wrote and starred in alongside Robert De Niro. Chazz shares the untold story of how he turned pain into power with only $200 in his bank account, rejected $1M+ offers to stay true to his vision, and carved his path from broke doorman to Hollywood legend when he starred in the movie based on his true life story. Whether you're an aspiring artist, entrepreneur, or someone chasing a dream, this interview will inspire you to bet on yourself — no matter the odds!
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Timestamps:
00:01:50 – Intro
00:03:00 – Growing up in the Bronx & witnessing a murder
00:05:15 – Fired in LA & inspired by his father’s advice
00:07:00 – Writing A Bronx Tale with just $200
00:09:40 – One-man show: 18 characters, one chair
00:11:15 – Robert De Niro walks into his dressing room
00:13:12 – Turning down $1M+ offers to stay true to his vision
00:15:44 – Why every studio wanted the script, not him
00:17:40 – De Niro’s handshake deal & directing the film
00:20:05 – Craft vs fame: why talent still matters
00:22:10 – Transferring pain into power
00:24:28 – Bronx Tale themes: wasted talent & fatherhood
00:26:50 – Marrying at 38 & relationship lessons after 30 years
00:29:35 – Advice for dreamers & why most people fail
00:32:00 – The myth of instant success & chasing the craft
00:34:00 – The moment Bronx Tale exploded
00:36:20 – Working with De Niro & his biggest lesson
00:38:15 – Why adaptability separates the greats
00:40:10 – Podcasting, mentoring, and remembering where he came from
00:42:35 – The original Bronx Tale goal: just get an agent
00:44:10 – Thoughts on Hollywood today: film vs content
00:46:05 – Missed role in Donnie Brasco & no regrets
00:47:48 – What most people misunderstand about success
00:49:30 – Fame vs fulfillment & real life lessons
00:51:05 – Advice for actors: be good, be liked
00:52:35 – His “White Light” philosophy for auditions & life
00:54:20 – Greatest lesson from therapy: keep showing up
00:56:20 – Legacy, family, and what matters most
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