Liotta Loves Idol

The Goodfellas star, who has made a name for himself playing hitmen, hard men and heavies on the big screen, admits he's a big fan of the TV talent show and the performances of wannabes often move him.

He says, "Sometimes I watch and when the right guy or the right girl sings and you can see them, like, coming up to their moment... I find that really inspirational."

And he tells TV news show Extra, "Sometimes Im moved by it... I dont want to run out and sing a song, but I just think when people are reaching their dreams, its a little inspirational."