Welcome to watch Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 performances by Ray Liotta.

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We're looking at the best performances of this acting legends career.

While Liotta worked in many different media, including his role as Tommy varsity from Grand theft auto Vice City.

We've kept it exclusively to movie and tv performances for this list as we will be looking at these roles in depth.

Be warned that some plot points will be revealed.

So a spoiler alert is now in effect which Ray Liotta performance is your favorite.

Be sure to let us know in the comments Number 10 Peter Deluca, the place beyond the pines in this crime drama.

Ray Liotta plays a police officer who is as corrupt as they come.

Although his screen time is limited, he still makes a memorable appearance.

His character plays by his own rules and it's either his way or the highway.

In fact his mere presence around others is menacing and inspires fear.

You can't just walk in here.

Yeah, I can.

No, you can't.

What's that?

Because it's my house.

Look, You assume that I have a warrant and I'll assume that your mother has papers.

Okay.

Director and writer Derek see in France revealed that the part was written specifically for Liotta in his performance shows why he was a perfect fit.

$14,000.

Well it's not going to be an even split because the lion's share is going to our hero consider it unofficial hazard pay.

While often known for exuding charm in his roles, he doesn't do so here and makes for a cop that we would never want to come across.

You know that thing you and scott even talking about?

Yeah, sure.

Well you and I have to talk about it.

Follow me No nine.

Samuel Rhodes Identity Officer Rhodes rex transporting a prisoner here in this psychological thriller, things are not what they seem and this especially holds true for Liotta's character.

Samuel Rhodes a correctional officer who finds himself stranded with nine strangers at a motel during a rainstorm.

Initially there's nothing about him that seems to out of the ordinary, save for some occasional outbursts.

And if he tries anything, if he tries anything, I'm gonna shoot him.

And if there's something out there and it comes in here, I'm gonna shoot it.

And if anyone of us tries anything, I'm gonna shoot him.

Only he's not actually a correctional officer turns out he's a convict pretending to be one.

He had everyone fooled.

And it's an unexpected twist that no one, not even the audience sees coming.

Hey, what am I supposed to wear man you're in it?

After the shocking revelation, we see his true colors and boy, is it chilling, Where are the keys to the truck?

The fact that he was acting normal beforehand only makes the performance even scarier Liotta's disturbing turn as this master of disguise is one of the reasons this underrated flick deserves a watch.

Number eight Henry Oak Narc, if there's something Ray Liotta knew how to do, it's play controversial figures of law.

Although this one seems to have good intentions in Narc, we see him play Henry Oak, a police officer seemingly willing to go too deep and often unethical lengths to get what he wants and solve the case behind the death of a fellow cop.

The only thing you need to know about me, then I'm gonna bag the mother that killed mike.

That means breaking every point of procedure, then they're broke.

Whether he's on or off the job, there never seems to be a dull moment.

Whenever Lieutenant Oak is on screen, the film is dark, gritty and entertaining and a key contributor to that is Liotta's performance.

You understand, understand that number seven fred young blow, he was my hero playing the father of lead actor, johnny Depp's George.

Young Liotta gives the character depth and makes someone that viewers can sympathize with.

Despite being strong willed, kind and hardworking, he still faces financial hardships and struggles to make ends meet.

But with all of that, he remains true to himself and continues to be a strong role model for George Look George, this is the way it goes.

Sometimes you're flush and sometimes you're bust and when you're up, it's never as good as it seems and when you're down, you never think you're gonna be up again.

But life goes on.

Remember that money isn't real George doesn't matter.

It only seems like it does.

Even despite knowing that his son is working in the drug business, he still loves him all the same.

I don't like it.

That's not what I would have chosen for you.

It's your life.

It's got nothing to do with me.

I couldn't stop you if I wanted to.

Could I in blow Liotta practically writes a playbook on how to portray a loving and caring father.

Number six J.

Murata marriage story.

Here's the fact Jack, I charge $950 an hour.

TED is 400 If you have a stupid question, you call ted.

So we've seen how electrifying Liotta could be playing a police officer.

Now try picturing him using the same energy to play a lawyer as charlie Barbour's attorney, he has a no nonsense approach to divorce and he is the epitome of being a straight shooter.

Don't quote your kid.

He's just telling you what you want to hear and trust me.

He's telling her the opposite.

In the courtroom.

He is fierce, always having a response encounter in his arsenal ready for any of the arguments presented against his client.

Nor I like how you refer to charlie's theater as a ramshackled downtown dump when you're arguing custody.

But when you want more money, he's a big rich genius, broadway director, you can't have it both ways in marriage story, Liotta once again proved that even with very little screen time he could still have an impact and leave his mark.

Listen, if we start from a place of reasonable and they start from a place of crazy when we settle, will be somewhere between reasonable and crazy.

Number five charlie.

Metcalf E.

R jerry.

No way I see it.

Doctors are mean, they want to make us cry.

But you know what if you don't I won't what do you say?

Let's show him, let's both not cry in a guest star appearance in the season 11 episode time and death.

Liotta's turn as a hospital patient is mesmerizing the focus remains solely on Liotta's character charlie.

Throughout the episodes run time as he's being treated by doctors, we see him go through all the motions in a matter of life and death as both the doctors and viewers are there for the whole tragic and heartbreaking ride.

She said, oh so charlie who's going away on a long trip.

What's most impressive is that Liotta's personality goes through a dramatic progressive transformation, going from being initially stubborn and reluctant to aid to being absolutely heart broken and hopeless Liotta puts on a masterclass without skipping a beat.

The entirety of the episode.

It's no surprise he went on to nab an Emmy for outstanding guest actor in a drama series in 2000 and five sorry, don't think about that.

Okay, just take it easy.

Number four Gary Figgis, cop land being a cop ain't easy.

And Liotta's shows, it won't you be my neighbor as a police officer who lives in a town filled with corruption among its ranks, which he actively participates in Leota demonstrates the psychological toll it's taken on him.

He brings emotion, aggression and energy to the role and shows why no one should ever push his characters buttons.

You got a problem with me helping to grow in trouble.

Luckily he proves to be a worthy ally to Sylvester, Stallone's character, Freddy Heflin and even goes on to save the ladder's life during the film's climax, even in a supporting role alongside Hollywood heavyweights, including Stallone robert de Niro and harvey Keitel Liotta still found a way to shine.

You butt heads with these friends of ours, you're gonna come at them, head on!

Okay, They got lives Freddy Families.

No three, Shoeless Joe Jackson Field of Dreams, welcome back.

Thanks joe!

Oh my God, that is joe!

Jackson playing this disgraced baseball legend requires a certain level of skill and Liotta was up to the task as Jackson, Liotta makes his presence felt in the film.

The shame and honesty he feels can be sensed by viewers and whenever he speaks about his love for the game, fan of baseball or not, one can't help but get goose bumps.

I've heard that old men, wake up and Scratch that she legs that have been dust for over 50 years that was me, I'd wake up at night with the smell of the ballpark in my nose, the cool of the grass on my feet.

The thrill of the grass field of dreams is often considered an iconic piece of cinematic history and Liotta is a driving force behind the film's magic.

If you build it, he will come.

The portrayal will have sports fans and movie goers alike yelling, say it ain't so joe, number two, Racing claire something wild.

If we were ever to do a list on the top 10 worst movie husbands, we'd be sure to include racing claire on it.

He is as despicable as they come.

He is obnoxious, abhorrent and violent and Liotta embodies these traits to A T and puts them on full display during the scenes he's present in.

But his determination to get in the way of protagonist, charlie diggs and his love interest lulu is somewhat admirable and shows Liotta's versatility and strong ability to play a charismatic foil and antagonist.

They all thought I was crazy By the time I got out of there though, They all had respect for me Charlie.

He was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture in 1987 for his efforts charlie.

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If you're on your phone, make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications, number one Henry Hill Goodfellas.

As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster, arguably his most popular role, Leota shines as an up and coming and later established mobster in the score CC classic.

While every aspect of the movie keeps viewers eyes glued to the screen, it's ultimately Liotta's charm and persona while portraying Hill that entertains us throughout.

What do you do?

What what do you do?

I'm in construction, he's easy to root for and fun to watch and all of this despite playing a criminal, being a mobster never looked so fun and cool.

And while many actors, portrayals of mafia characters have been considered iconic, Liotta's is right up there among the greats and one, no one will forget anytime soon.

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