Tony Giorgio
Known for
Acting
Born
September 27, 1923
Birthplace
Herkimer, New York, USA
Died
February 1, 2012 (aged 88)
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 S...
Best known work
The Godfather
1972
Cop Land
1997
Magnum Force
1973
The A-Team
1983
Columbo
1971
I Dream of Jeannie
1965
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
American Me
1992
Moonlighting
1985
Mission: Impossible
1966Filmography
1997
Cop Landas Ceremonial Officer
1997
1992
American Meas Don Antonio Scagnelli
1985
Night Train to Terroras Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
1985
1984
1984
1984
The Lonely Guyas Writer at Party
1983
The Sting IIas Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
1983
1982
Ziggy's Giftas Butcher (voice)
1982
1981
1981
Elvis and the Beauty Queenas Mob Figure
1978
Record Cityas Mr. F
1977
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for TelevisionTVas Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited) (4 episodes)
1976
1975
1975
Caponeas Antonio Lombardo
1974
Foxy Brownas Eddie
1974
1973
Magnum Forceas Frank Palancio
1973
Key Westas Joseph Canto
1973
1973
Harry in Your Pocketas 1st Detective