{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Hollywood Actor: How I Turned My Last $200 Into $17 Million Movie & A Career w\/ Robert DeNiro (Chazz Palminteri)","description":"\u2705 Business Owners \u2013 Wanna Grow Your Business w\/ AI? Try 30-Days of GoHighLevel Free NOW: https:\/\/www.gohighlevel.com\/passionate\/?fp_ref=omar-elattar-productions39 In this episode, we sit down with legendary actor, writer, and director Chazz Palminteri, best known for "A Bronx Tale" \u2014 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 \u2014 no matter the odds! Follow Us: \ud83d\udcf2 OMAR's IG: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/omar_therockstar\/ \ud83d\udcf2 CHAZZ's IG: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chazzpalminteri\/ \u2705 Start Your Own E-Commerce Store Today: https:\/\/storebuild.ai\/passionatefew\/ (*BONUS \u2013 Get A FREE 7-Day Trial + 50% Off w\/ This Link Only) *StoreBuild.ai is a proud sponsor of this episode. Timestamps: 00:01:50 \u2013 Intro  00:03:00 \u2013 Growing up in the Bronx & witnessing a murder 00:05:15 \u2013 Fired in LA & inspired by his father\u2019s advice 00:07:00 \u2013 Writing A Bronx Tale with just $200 00:09:40 \u2013 One-man show: 18 characters, one chair 00:11:15 \u2013 Robert De Niro walks into his dressing room 00:13:12 \u2013 Turning down $1M+ offers to stay true to his vision 00:15:44 \u2013 Why every studio wanted the script, not him 00:17:40 \u2013 De Niro\u2019s handshake deal & directing the film 00:20:05 \u2013 Craft vs fame: why talent still matters 00:22:10 \u2013 Transferring pain into power 00:24:28 \u2013 Bronx Tale themes: wasted talent & fatherhood 00:26:50 \u2013 Marrying at 38 & relationship lessons after 30 years 00:29:35 \u2013 Advice for dreamers & why most people fail 00:32:00 \u2013 The myth of instant success & chasing the craft 00:34:00 \u2013 The moment Bronx Tale exploded 00:36:20 \u2013 Working with De Niro & his biggest lesson 00:38:15 \u2013 Why adaptability separates the greats 00:40:10 \u2013 Podcasting, mentoring, and remembering where he came from 00:42:35 \u2013 The original Bronx Tale goal: just get an agent 00:44:10 \u2013 Thoughts on Hollywood today: film vs content 00:46:05 \u2013 Missed role in Donnie Brasco & no regrets 00:47:48 \u2013 What most people misunderstand about success 00:49:30 \u2013 Fame vs fulfillment & real life lessons 00:51:05 \u2013 Advice for actors: be good, be liked 00:52:35 \u2013 His \u201cWhite Light\u201d philosophy for auditions & life 00:54:20 \u2013 Greatest lesson from therapy: keep showing up 00:56:20 \u2013 Legacy, family, and what matters most OPPORTUNITIES \u2705 Want To Be Interviewed On This Podcast? \u2192 https:\/\/10uaa9uv3qq.typeform.com\/to\/R9eFoAK2 \u2705 Want To Sponsor An Episode? \u2192 https:\/\/api.leadconnectorhq.com\/widget\/booking\/Xsg05caSdBSby7yYNhCq \u2705 Need Video Editors? Submit Here \u2192 https:\/\/forms.gle\/8rEbjWfm6WvMiQqF9 \u2705 Hire A Virtual Assistant For Your Business \u2192 https:\/\/a1jobs.com ","author_name":"The Passionate Few","author_url":"https:\/\/thepassionatefew.libsyn.com\/","html":"