Yalom's novel When Nietzsche Wept, and as Sanchez, Queen Isabella's Minister of State, in 1492: Conquest of Paradise. Other film appearances include one as a Cuban bandleader in The Mambo Kings opposite Antonio Banderas and in the adaptation of the science-fiction story Judge Dredd with Sylvester Stallone, his co-star in Paradise Alley. He appeared in the 2007 film American Gangster with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. He had a recurring guest star role in several episodes of NCIS, playing the international arms dealer René Benoit. He has also appeared in the 2009 horror film Smile as the mysterious Tollinger. Outside of the U.S., he has participated in several film projects and humanitarian endeavors in Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Other work In 2013, Assante became a partner in his own premium cigar brand known as Ora Vivo Cigars. Personal life From 1982 to 1994, Assante was married to Karen McArn, with whom he had two daughters: Anya (born 1983) and Alesandra (born 1988). He has dated Dyan Cannon, Mara Venier and Vanessa Constantino. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations In 2010, Assante received a star on the Italian Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. References External links 1949 births Living people American Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni American male film actors American male soap opera actors American male television actors American male voice actors American people of Irish descent American people of Italian descent Male actors from New York City People from Cornwall, New York Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie Primetime Emmy Award winners 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors