Person
Tony Giorgio
Acting · 1923–2012 · Herkimer, New York, USA
Biography
Tony Giorgio was born in Herkimer, NY on September 27, 1923. He grew up in Schenectady, NY during The Great Depression and began his career in show business as a professional "amateur", performing magic in talent shows for pay. At the age of twelve, he ran away from home to join a circus and performed magic in the side show. His first appearance in films was as a card dealer in "Big Hand for the Little Lady." He subsequently appeared in over 100 movies and TV shows; won an Emmy for "Ziggy's Gift" and appeared on stage as Big Julie in "Guys and Dolls" starring Milton Berle. His most iconic film appearances were as Bruno Tattaglia in "The Godfather", Frank Palancio in "Magnum Force", and Don Scagnelli in "American Me".
Known for
Hunter
John Vincent
Columbo
Harry
The A-Team
Mr. Carlin - Mobster
The Godfather
Bruno Tattaglia
Mannix
Player (uncredited)
Adam-12
1st Bandit
Charlie's Angels
Blackjack Dealer
Falcon Crest
Croupier
Mission: Impossible
Foyer Guard
The Practice
Client #1
Filmography
- 2016The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
- 1997Cop LandCeremonial Officer
- 1997The PracticeClient #1
- 1992American MeDon Antonio Scagnelli
- 1985Night Train to TerrorSatan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
- 1985MoonlightingTony
- 1984HunterJohn Vincent
- 1984BrothersMr. Santini
- 1984The Lonely GuyWriter at Party
- 1983The Sting IIRossovich (Macalinski's Man)
- 1983The A-TeamMr. Carlin - Mobster
- 1982Ziggy's GiftButcher (voice)
- 1982Cassie & Co.Lewis
- 1981Falcon CrestCroupier
- 1981Elvis and the Beauty QueenMob Figure
- 1978Record CityMr. F
- 1977Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for TelevisionBruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
- 1976Charlie's AngelsBlackjack Dealer
- 1975BronkKiller
- 1975CaponeAntonio Lombardo
- 1974Foxy BrownEddie
- 1974The Six Million Dollar ManAbe Collins
- 1973Magnum ForceFrank Palancio
- 1973Key WestJoseph Canto
- 1973KojakBill Wilson
- 1973Harry in Your Pocket1st Detective
- 1973Incident on a Dark StreetVincent Romeo
- 1972Black GunnBen
- 1972Journey Through the PastThe Grey-Faced Dude
- 1972The GodfatherBruno Tattaglia
- 1971ColumboHarry
- 1970Mission: Impossible - The FalconFoyer Guard
- 1968Adam-121st Bandit
- 1968Sol MadridTall Man
- 1967MannixPlayer (uncredited)
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleFoyer Guard
- 1966The MonkeesOtto
- 1966A Big Hand for the Little LadySteamboat (uncredited)
- 1965The F.B.I.M. Giorgio
- 1965I Dream of JeannieTorpedo
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneyHunter #2
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