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".
Filmography
all 34
Movies 21
TV Shows 13
Writer 1
Cop Land (1997)
American Me (1992)
Cry Wilderness (1987)
Night Train to Terror (1985)
Hunter (1984)
Brothers (1984)
The Lonely Guy (1984)
The Sting II (1983)
The A-Team (1983)
Ziggy's Gift (1982)
Falcon Crest (1981)
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic (1981)
Elvis and the Beauty Queen (1981)
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977)
Capone (1975)
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
Magnum Force (1973)
Key West (1973)
Kojak (1973)
Harry in Your Pocket (1973)
Incident on a Dark Street (1973)
Journey Through the Past (1972)
The Godfather (1972)
Columbo (1971)
Adam-12 (1968)
Sol Madrid (1968)
Mannix (1967)
Mission: Impossible (1966)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1923-09-27
Deathday2012-02-01 (88 years old)
Birth PlaceHerkimer, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsLu Sifer , Anthony Giorgio
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