Actor Peter Dante Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Neighbor Over Noise Complaint: Report

Peter Dante.Photo: Marc Andrew Deley/Getty Images Peter Dante, a comedic actor known for his roles in variousAdam Sandlermovies, was arrested earlier this week after allegedly threatening his neighbors over a noise complaint. The 52-year-old actor was taken into custody at 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday in Los Angeles and charged with a felony level offense, according to jail records. Dante was held on $50,000 bail before being released that evening at about 6 p.

Actor Rich Rotella Underwent a Painful Limb Lengthening Procedure to Make Him 3 Inches Taller

Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Rich Rotella has had a difficult time landing leading roles in Hollywood. At 5'5", he says casting directors have told him he would make a great character actor, but he’s too short to be a star. So,Rotella, 37, cast himself as the lead in a documentary about cosmetic limb lengthening — and he’s the patient. “I’m just so sick of people telling me, ‘You’re too short to play the lead,’ " he tells PEOPLE.

Actor Richard Gilliland, Husband of Jean Smart, Dies at 71 Following a 'Brief Illness'

Photo: Eric Charbonneau/WireImage Veteran actor Richard Gilliland died last week at the age of 71. Gilliland, who was wed to actressJean Smartfor nearly 34 years, suffered from a “brief illness” prior to his death in Los Angeles, according to a press release shared with PEOPLE. Born in 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas, Gilliland got his career start at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago. While there, he took on the role of Jesus inGodspelloppositeJoe Mantegna’s Judas.

Actor Rick Aiello, Son of Danny Aiello, Dead at 65

Photo: CBS via Getty Actor Rick Aiello, who starred inThe Sopranos,Twin PeaksandDo The Right Thingalongside his father, the lateDanny Aiello, has died. He was 65. Rick’s wife Arlene confirmed the news toThe Hollywood ReporterTuesday, telling the outlet her husband died of pancreatic cancer in a Warwick, New York hospital the day prior. His older brother, stunt coordinator Danny Aiello III, also died of pancreatic cancer in 2010. Rick had over 60 acting credits in his career, beginning with an appearance in 1984’sSilent Madnessand including roles inSex and the City, The Closer, L.

Actor Terrence J Shot at During an Attempted 'Follow-Home' Robbery in Los Angeles: Reports

Photo: Leon Bennett/WireImage Actor Terrence J was the victim of an attempted robbery in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning. Police responded to the incident around 3 a.m. local time, when the former BET host (né Terrence Jenkins) pulled into the driveway of a Sherman Oaks home with another passenger,KTLAandFox 11reported. The two victims noticed another vehicle blocking them in the driveway, from which four armed men exited and approached Jenkins' car.