calogero lorenzo "chazz" palminteri (born may 15, 1952) is an american actor, screenwriter, producer and playwright. he is best known for his academy award-nominated role for best supporting actor in "bullets over broadway", the 1993 film "a bronx tale", based on his play of the same name, special agent dave kujan in "the usual suspects", primo sidone in "analyze this" and his recurring role as shorty in "modern family".