Ray Liotta's 11 most memorable performances
From "Shoeless" Joe Jackson to Henry Hill, Liotta maintained a singular, unpredictable—and irreplaceable—presence on screen

Ray Liotta as “Shoeless” Joe Jackson in Field Of Dreams (Universal Pictures); Henry Hill in Goodfellas (Warner Bros.); and Gary Figgis in Cop Land (Miramax) Image: Universal Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures; Miramax Pictures
Ray Liotta, who died unexpectedly on May 26 at the age of 67, leaves behind one hell of a cinematic legacy. With his squinty eyes, rough skin, sly smile, insane laugh, and gravelly voice, Liotta oozed ferocity. And it worked for him across dramas, thrillers, and comedies for decades. Conversely, he could, on the rare occasions when he was asked to do so, rein that intensity in and play something resembling a regular Joe—even a Shoeless Joe. As a tribute to Liotta, The A.V. Club looks back at 11 of Liotta’s most-memorable performances…