Michael V. Gazzo

Known for

Acting

Born

April 5, 1923

Birthplace

Hillside, New Jersey, USA

Died

February 14, 1995 (aged 71)

Biography

Michael Vincenzo Gazzo (April 5, 1923 - February 14, 1995) was an American playwright and actor. He is best known for his role in The Godfather: Part II (1974), for which he was nominated the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Best known work

The Godfather Part II

1974

Last Action Hero

1993

On the Waterfront

1954

Columbo

1971

Magnum, P.I.

1980

Alligator

1980

Cannonball Run II

1984

Starsky & Hutch

1975

Taxi

1978

The Fall Guy

1981

Filmography

1994
Nothing to Lose
as Joe
1993
Last Action Hero
as Torelli
1992
Ring of the MusketeersTV
as Papa (2 episodes)
1992
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
as Frankie Pentangeli
1989
Cookie
as Carmine
1987
Jake and the FatmanTV
as Joseph DaSilva (1 episode)
1986
Blood Ties
as Joseph Salina
1986
L.A. LawTV
as Roscoe Zambini (1 episode)
1984
1st & TenTV
as Sal Arcola (8 episodes)
1984
Fear City
as Mike
1984
Cannonball Run II
as Sonny
1983
The Winter of Our Discontent
as Marullo
1982
Cagney & LaceyTV
as Dino Lampella (1 episode)
1981
Sizzle
as Nick Tripoli
1981
DarkroomTV
as Nino (1 episode)
1981
The Fall GuyTV
as Ricco (1 episode)
1981
Body and Soul
as Frankie
1981
Back Roads
as Tazio
1980
Magnum, P.I.TV
as Victor DiGorgio (1 episode)
1980
Alligator
as Chief Clark
1980
Hoodlums
as Gus Azziello
1980
The Border
as Chico Suarez
1980
Cuba Crossing
as Rossellini (as Michael Gazzo)
1980
B.A.D. CatsTV
as Junkyard George Karosky (1 episode)
1979
Beggarman, ThiefTV
as Sartene (2 episodes)