Sopranos Actor Who Played Role Of ‘Big Pu**y’ Calls Cuomo The Same Name

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) took heat from a onetime “Sopranos” actor Wednesday in a brief video mocking the governor for not debating his Republican opponent, Rob Astorino.

Vincent Pastore, who played the character of Sal “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on the famous HBO series, made the video that was published by the New York Post.

“Andrew Cuomo won’t debate Rob Astorino on TV one-on-one,” Pastore said in-character. “And they call me Big Pussy?”

The mafioso character returned from the grave just in time to needle Cuomo ahead of New York’s first gubernatorial debate on Wednesday, which will feature the Green and Libertarian candidates in addition to GOPer Astorino.

The New York Post reported that Astorino’s campaign had nothing to do with the clip but welcomed the Bronx-born actor’s assessment.

“His interest in the race is greatly appreciated,” a spokesman told the Post.

“There’s something to be said for plain speaking.”

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