Classic Hollywood:
* Frank Sinatra: Known for his iconic "New York Italian" accent.
* Dean Martin: Often portrayed as a suave, Italian-American character with a distinct accent.
* Tony Curtis: Famous for his portrayal of Italian-American characters, often with a more exaggerated accent.
* Josephine Hull: While a female actor, her distinctively accented role as "Mrs. Livingston" in the classic movie "The Philadelphia Story" is notable.
Modern Actors:
* Robert De Niro: Known for his gritty, "New York Italian" accent in many of his films.
* Al Pacino: Known for his powerful, "New York Italian" accent, often associated with gangster roles.
* John Travolta: Played Italian-American characters with varying accents, most notably in "Saturday Night Fever" and "Pulp Fiction."
* Joe Pesci: Known for his "New York Italian" accent with a more comedic edge, often playing gangster roles.
* Danny Aiello: Famous for his gruff, "New York Italian" accent, often portraying blue-collar characters.
* Stanley Tucci: Known for his sophisticated, "New York Italian" accent, often playing characters with a charming persona.
* Chazz Palminteri: Known for his powerful, "New York Italian" accent, particularly in his role in "A Bronx Tale."
Actors with Italian Heritage:
* Mario Lanza: A tenor with a distinctive Italian accent in his early singing films.
* Anthony Quinn: A prominent actor with an accent influenced by his Italian heritage.
It's important to acknowledge that many actors of Italian descent do not have the stereotypical "Italian accent" or portray characters with one. This list focuses on those who are most recognized for their use of a specific accent associated with their heritage or characters.