Armand is very popular in Eastern European countries, especially in Romania, where he has a big fan community.
Armand loves to sail the Mediterranean sea during the summer season - he is often spotted by his fans in coastal towns and harbours.
Armand spends much of his time reading.
Well-known movie critic Roger Ebert is said to have thought that Armand is Turkish.
Armand once wrote a 2-page letter to Tennessee Williams (1911, Columbus Mississippi - 1983 New York) on August 21, 1972 in New York, where Williams also lived then. The letter, including a portrait photograph and the envelope, is currently in the Williams archive at Columbia University.
Armand's grandfather had eight children.
You can contact Armand at: ARMAND ASSANTE RR1 - P.O.Box 561 Campbell Hall NY 10916
In 1997, Armand was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries for: Gotti (1996).
In 1989, Armand was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: Jack the Ripper (1988).
In 1997, Armand was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: Gotti (1996).
In 1989, Armand was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for: Jack the Ripper (1988).
In 2000, Armand was nominated for the Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Feature Production for: The Road to El Dorado (2000).
Armand's first major motion picture appearance was in the film The Lord's of Flatbush (1974).
Armand lives on a 225 acre farm in upstate New York.
Armand is 5' 10" (1.78 m) tall.