Tito Goya

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Tito Goya (born Andrew Butler;[1] April 4, 1951  December 1, 1985)[1] was a Puerto Rican actor known for his portrayal of "Cupcakes" in the 1977 film Short Eyes.[2][1]

Born
Andrew Butler

(1951-04-04)April 4, 1951
DiedDecember 1, 1985(1985-12-01) (aged 34)
OccupationActor
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Tito Goya
Born
Andrew Butler

(1951-04-04)April 4, 1951
DiedDecember 1, 1985(1985-12-01) (aged 34)
OccupationActor
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Goya appeared in Marathon Man (1976),[1] Andy Warhol's Bad (1977), All That Jazz (1979), Going in Style (1979), Night of the Juggler (1980) and Fort Apache, The Bronx (1981).[1] 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.[3][4] In 1985, Goya died of cirrhosis while free on bond pending trial in Texas.[1] Goya is buried on Long Island NY.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1976Marathon ManMelendez
1977Andy Warhol's BadManuel Rivera
1977Short EyesCupcake
1979All That JazzAttendant
1979Going in StyleGypsy Cab Driver
1980Night of the JugglerPimp #2
1981Fort Apache the BronxJumper / Detective
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