‘Sopranos’ writers named character Johnny Sack after this local NYC pizza place

‘Sopranos’ writers named character Johnny Sack after this local NYC pizza place

They gave them a slice of the mob action. The writers of “The Sopranos” ate the pizza and pasta from Sac’s Place in Queens so often that they named one of the show’s key characters after the joint’s owners. The show’s Mafia underboss-turned boss John Sacrimoni, also known as Johnny Sack, was named in honor … Read more

Striking actors: We’ve turned to Cameo, firefighting and even selling Medicare

Striking actors: We’ve turned to Cameo, firefighting and even selling Medicare

Leonardo DiCaprio might have spent the summer entertaining models on an eight-week Mediterranean cruise but other actors don’t have it as good during the SAG-AFTRA strike. In fact, less famous actors and actresses are hustling to make ends meet, moving from acting to driving for Uber, working as a personal trainer or sending out birthday … Read more

Brad William Henke, ‘Orange Is the New Black’ star and ex-NFL player, dead at 56

Brad William Henke, ‘Orange Is the New Black’ star and ex-NFL player, dead at 56

Brad William Henke, a former pro football player who later moved on to a prolific acting career, has died. He was 56. His manager, Matt DelPiano, confirmed to The Post that Henke died in his sleep on Nov. 29, but did not give a cause of death. “Brad was an incredibly kind man of joyous energy. … Read more