Jack Montello is a one-time character, who only appears in the Rugrats episode "Looking For Jack".
Characteristics[]
Jack is the alleged Mafia leader and owner of the Italian restaurant Montello's. He befriended Angelica after her family's car broke down. Charlotte stated that she needs a jack (referring to the tool) but the babies and Angelica thought she meant a person named Jack. The kids entered the restaurant looking for "Jack". Montello's employees confused Angelica for his daughter Gianna, which Angelica used to her advantage to get free food. Although surprisingly, Jack is impressed by her spunk. Jack is an avid fan of the 'Dummi Bears', whose concert Charlotte and the kids were heading to, and he provided transportation to the concert after clearing things up.
Personality[]
Jack is very tough and intimidating, but he also has a soft and playful side when it comes to kids, and the Dummi Bears. He also appears to be very close to his daughter, as he was easily able to tell the similar-looking Angelica apart from her.
Appearance[]
Jack has an olive skin tone, large build and puffy dark hair. He wears a green suit with a pink tulip in the pocket, red tie, brown shoes, white socks, and a golden ring on each hand.
He has bear-like features, which is coincidental as he is a "Mafioso" and obsessed with the Dummi Bears.
Trivia[]
- His appearance seems to be modeled after real-life mob boss John Gotti, who was still alive when the episode first aired in 1997.
- His slightly playful personality and large body shape might reference Al Capone, another mob boss who loved media attention.
- He also has similarities to Tommy DeVito from the 1990s film Goodfellas, as they both have puffy hair, big wide facial features, and tough demeanors.
- His voice actor is best known for playing Fat Tony on The Simpsons, who is another cartoon mafioso.
- Despite this, their voices sound different from each other.
- His white shirt, green jacket, and red tie are the same colors in the Italian flag.
- He shares a first name with Jack Bubble.
- Coincidentally, both Jacks are tough leaders.
- He is wealthy, as he owns a limousine.
- He is named after, but not voiced by, series writer Vinnie Montello.