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".
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Filmography
all 25
Movies 16
TV Shows 9
Writer 1
Ceremonial Officer
Cop Land (1997)
Movie
6.2
Don Antonio Scagnelli
American Me (1992)
Movie
4.67
Satan (segment 'The Night Train') (as Lu Sifer)
Night Train to Terror (1985)
Movie
7.33
Tony
Moonlighting (1985)
TV
5.99
Uncle Dom / John Vincent
Hunter (1984)
TV
Mr. Santini
Brothers (1984)
TV
Writer at Party
The Lonely Guy (1984)
Movie
6
Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
The Sting II (1983)
Movie
Mr. Carlin - Mobster
The A-Team (1983)
TV
3.29
Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic (1981)
Movie
Mob Figure
Elvis and the Beauty Queen (1981)
Movie
Mr. F
Record City (1978)
Movie
Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977)
TV
6
Antonio Lombardo
Capone (1975)
Movie
Eddie
Foxy Brown (1974)
Movie
6
Abe Collins
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
TV
6.86
Frank Palancio
Magnum Force (1973)
Movie
5.55
1st Detective
Harry in Your Pocket (1973)
Movie
6.43
Vincent Romeo
Incident on a Dark Street (1973)
Movie
Ben
Black Gunn (1972)
Movie
The Grey Faced Dude
Journey Through the Past (1972)
Movie
Bruno Tattaglia
The Godfather (1972)
Movie
8.1
Harry
Columbo (1971)
TV
5.78
1st Hijacker / Mike Funicello / 1st Bandit
Adam-12 (1968)
TV
7.5
Torpedo
I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
TV
6.11
Ratings
Average 6.52
Based on 2.4 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1965
1973
1978
1978
1997
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1923-09-27
Deathday2012-02-01 (88 years old)
Birth PlaceHerkimer, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsLu Sifer , Anthony Giorgio
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