Tito Goya

Born: 1951-04-04 in New York City, New York, USA

Died: 1985-12-01

Known For: Acting

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.

Filmography

1984

Miami Vice as Carlos Mendez

1981

Fort Apache, the Bronx as Jumper / Detective

1980

Night of the Juggler as Pimp #2

1979

All That Jazz as Attendant
Going in Style as Gypsy Cab Driver

1977

Short Eyes as Cupcakes
Bad as Manuel Rivera

1976

Marathon Man as Melendez

1973

Kojak as Chino