Before Joe Pesci was cast as Harry Lyme in "Home Alone," actors like Robert De Niro and John Candy were considered for the role. De Niro ultimately declined the offer, and Candy was not chosen, leading to Pesci's memorable performance as the bumbling burglar. The casting of Pesci added a unique blend of humor and menace to the character, contributing significantly to the film's success.
2. He played Harry the burglar in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
In the movie "Home Alone," the character Harry Lyme was played by Joe Pesci. He portrayed one of the burglars attempting to rob the McCallister home while Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin, sets up various traps to defend it. Joe Pesci's performance added a comedic yet menacing touch to the film.
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Joe Pesci
Home Alone
In the movie Home Alone, Joe Pesci's character is named Harry.
2. He played Harry the burglar in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Joe Pesci plays Harry, and Daniel Stern plays Marv. Same as in the first Home Alone movie (1990).
In the movie "Home Alone," the character Harry Lyme was played by Joe Pesci. He portrayed one of the burglars attempting to rob the McCallister home while Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin, sets up various traps to defend it. Joe Pesci's performance added a comedic yet menacing touch to the film.
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Joe Pesci
Home Alone
The robbers in Home Alone are Harry Lyme and Marv Murchins, also known as the "Wet Bandits." They try to rob the McCallister's house but end up getting outsmarted by Kevin, the pint-sized mastermind. And let's be real, those two could use a lesson or two in basic home security.
Joe Pesci was born on February 9, 1943
Joe Pesci is about 5'6".
No, Joe Pesci is not single.