Joe Spinell

Known for

Acting

Born

October 28, 1936

Birthplace

Manhattan, New York

Died

January 13, 1989 (aged 52)

Biography

Joe Spinell (October 28, 1936 – January 13, 1989) was an American actor who appeared in films in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as various stage productions. He played supporting roles in film including The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974), Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), Taxi Driver (1976), Sorcerer (1977) and Cruising (1980).

Best known work

The Godfather

1972

The Godfather Part II

1974

Taxi Driver

1976

Rocky

1976

Rocky II

1979

Maniac

2012

Sorcerer

1977

Cruising

1980

Brubaker

1980

Nighthawks

1981

Filmography

2020
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
as Self (archive footage)
2016
FantastiCozzi
as Count Zarth Arn (archive footage)
2012
Maniac
Original Film Writer
2007
Exorcising 'Cruising'
as Self (archive footage)
2007
The History of 'Cruising'
as Self (archive footage)
2001
The Joe Spinell Story
as (archive footage)
2000
The American Nightmare
as Self
1995
Thriller Zone
as Vinny Durand (segment "Fanatical Extremes") (archive footage)
1992
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
as Will Cicci
1989
Rapid Fire
as Hansen
1988
The Undertaker
as Uncle Roscoe
1988
Married to the Mob
as Leonard 'Tiptoes' Mazzilli
1988
K.O. Kippers
as Tony Larosa
1988
Operation Warzone
as Brig. Gen. George Delevane
1987
Deadly Illusion
as Crazy Man in Gun Bureau
1987
The Pick-up Artist
as Eddie
1986
Blood Ties
as Joey, New York Goon #1
1986
The Messenger
as Rico
1986
Maniac II: Mr. Robbie
as Mr. Robbie, Producer, Story
1986
Hollywood Harry
as Max Caldwell
1986
The Whoopee Boys
as Guido Antonucci
1986
The Children of Times Square
as Street Vendor
1985
Out of the Darkness
as Jim Halsey
1985
The EqualizerTV
as Mob Boss (1 episode)
1985
Walking the Edge
as Brusstar