Henry Hill Autographs
Henry Hill, born on June 11, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, became a notorious figure in the American organized crime scene before ultimately turning his life into an inspiration for cinema. While initially growing up in a working-class neighborhood, Hill was drawn to the allure of mobster life from an early age. He began steeping himself in the world of crime as a teenager, working for local mobsters and quickly rising through the ranks. His vivid experiences and escapades within the mafia would later serve as the foundation for his renewed life in the public eye through filmmaking.
Hill's life took a dramatic turn when he became an informant for the FBI in the late 1970s, leading to numerous arrests of prominent mob figures. His decision to testify against his former associates shifted the course of his life, propelling him into a witness protection program to escape impending reprisals. However, it was Hill's intricate narrative steeped in crime, betrayal, and later redemption that captured the attention of filmmakers. In 1990, Martin Scorsese adapted Hill's life story into the critically acclaimed film "Goodfellas," based on Nicholas Pileggi’s book "Wiseguy." The film vividly illustrated Hill's rise and fall within the Mafia, showcasing his complex personality and the dark glamour of mob life.
Hill's portrayal in "Goodfellas" solidified his legacy in American pop culture, highlighting both the thrill and the terror associated with organized crime. The film became a defining piece of cinema and contributed to the genre of gangster films, earning several Academy Award nominations and winning numerous accolades. After the film's release, Hill capitalized on his notoriety, making various appearances on television and in documentaries, while also penning his own autobiography, which further explored his life outside the mob. Ultimately, Henry Hill's journey from a streetwise kid in Brooklyn to a Hollywood figure exemplified how life experiences could be transformed into an art form, offering a complex look at morality and consequence in the world of crime.
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Current items with a signature of Henry Hill
These are the most current items with a signature of Henry Hill that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | HENRY HILL Inscribed "Goodfellas" Signed Autograph Gun Holster JSA ? COA | $149.99 |  |
| HENRY HILL Inscribed "Goodfellas" Signed Autograph Gun Holster JSA ? COA | $149.99 | |
Traded items with a signature of Henry Hill
The most expensive item with a signature of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta GoodFellas Movie Signed Henry Hill 16x20 Custom Canvas Beckett Cert) was sold in September 2022 for $1,000.00 while the cheapest item (Henry Hill Signed Goodfellas Playing Card Jack of Hearts) found a new owner for $0.99 in December 2021. The month with the most items sold (8) was March 2025 with an average selling price of $126.47 for an autographed item of Henry Hill. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in January 2021 with $699.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.75 was November 2011. In average, an autographed item from Henry Hill is worth $27.27.
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Latest News about Henry Hill
Henry Hill, mobster turned informant and basis for 'Goodfellas', dies at 69 (07/03/2012): Hill, a one-time associate of New York's Lucchese crime family, was the basis for Nicholas Pileggi's book "Wiseguy: Life in a Mafia Family," later adapted to film by Martin Scorsese. Former 'Goodfellas' gangster Henry Hill dies in LA (06/20/2012): FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2005 file photo, Henry Hill sits in the Firefly restaurant in North Platte, Neb. Hill, whose life as a mobster and FBI informant was the basis for the Martin Scorcese film 'Goodfellas,' has died. Goodfellas' Henry Hill, Who Made His Name in New York and Revealed it in Seattle (06/19/2012): The HenrysBefore he died last week, Henry Hill was still entertaining us as a New York mobster in re-runs of Goodfellas. But it was while he lived in Seattle that his criminal past was first exposed t Henry Hill dies in Los Angeles (06/18/2012): Henry “Goodfella” Hill, a mobster who became a celebrity and spent several years in North Platte, died Tuesday. He was 69. Hill’s life as a mobster was the basis for the Martin Scorsese film "Goodfellas.” In 2004, Hill came to North Platte and became the head chef at a restaurant.
Older News Stories about Henry Hill
Former 'Goodfellas' gangster Henry Hill dies in LA (06/2012): FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2005 file photo, Henry Hill sits in the Firefly restaurant in North Platte, Neb. Hill, whose life as a mobster and FBI informant was the basis for the Martin Scorcese film 'Goodfellas,' has died.
