What You Never Knew About the Mob Classic ‘Goodfellas’

Ray Liotta delved deeply into Henry Hill’s psyche for a film role, listening to interview tapes of Hill discussing crimes with chilling nonchalance, even munching on chips. This preparation highlighted the gangster’s casual attitude towards his violent life.

Henry Hill’s death on June 12, 2012, at 69, came after a life marred by substance abuse. His candidness about his criminal endeavors, especially on The Howard Stern Show, only cements his reputation for being shockingly open about his lawless life.