Tito Goya (born Andrew Butler; April 4, 1951 – December 1, 1985) was a Puerto Rican actor known for his portrayal of "Cupcakes" 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.[citation needed]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1976Marathon ManMelendez
1977Andy Warhol's BadManuel Rivera
1977Short EyesCupcake
1979All That JazzAttendant
1979Going in StyleGypsy Cab Driver
1980Night of the JugglerPimp #2
1981Fort Apache the BronxJumper / Detective

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