TITO GOYA

Tito Goya
Tito Goya
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 4, 1951
Deathday: December 1, 1985
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Tito Goya (born Andrew Butler; April 4, 1951 – December 1, 1985) was a Puerto Rican actor known for his portrayal of "Cupcake" in the 1977 film Short Eyes. Goya appeared in Marathon Man (1976), Andy Warhol's Bad (1977), All That Jazz (1979), Going in Style (1979), Night of the Juggler (1980) and Fort Apache, The Bronx (1981). His final acting appearance was on Miami Vice (1984) as Carlos Mendez, a drug-dealer's liaison. Goya grew up in Brentwood, New York with his mother Carmen, stepfather Mario, his brothers, Jacob, Hector, Charlie, Richard & his sister Milagros. Goya was arrested in 1984 for a murder that occurred in Austin in 1978. In 1985, Goya died of cirrhosis while free on bond pending trial in Texas. Goya is buried on Long Island NY.

Notable work

Filmography

Starring

Carlos Mendez
Jumper / Detective
Gypsy Cab Driver
Attendant
1977·
Bad
Manuel Rivera
Cupcakes
Melendez
1973·
Kojak
Chino