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".
Movies & TV Shows
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The Godfather (1972) — Bruno Tattaglia
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Cop Land (1997) — Ceremonial Officer
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Magnum Force (1973) — Frank Palancio
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The A-Team (1983) — Mr. Carlin - Mobster
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Columbo (1971) — Harry
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I Dream of Jeannie (1965) — Torpedo
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The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) — Abe Collins
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American Me (1992) — Don Antonio Scagnelli
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Moonlighting (1985) — Tony
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Mission: Impossible (1966) — Foyer Guard
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Foxy Brown (1974) — Eddie
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Charlie's Angels (1976) — Blackjack Dealer
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The Lonely Guy (1984) — Writer at Party
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Kojak (1973) — Bill Wilson
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The Practice (1997) — Client #1
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Capone (1975) — Antonio Lombardo
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Hunter (1984) — John Vincent
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Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) — Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
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A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966) — Steamboat (uncredited)
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Night Train to Terror (1985) — Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
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Falcon Crest (1981) — Croupier
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Mannix (1967) — Player (uncredited)
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The Monkees (1966) — Otto
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The Sting II (1983) — Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
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Adam-12 (1968) — 1st Bandit
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Harry in Your Pocket (1973) — 1st Detective
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The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — Hunter #2
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The F.B.I. (1965) — M. Giorgio
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Black Gunn (1972) — Ben
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Ziggy's Gift (1982) — Butcher (voice)
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The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 (2016) — Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
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Brothers (1984) — Mr. Santini
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Elvis and the Beauty Queen (1981) — Mob Figure
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Journey Through the Past (1972) — The Grey-Faced Dude
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Incident on a Dark Street (1973) — Vincent Romeo
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Sol Madrid (1968) — Tall Man
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Bronk (1975) — Killer
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Record City (1978) — Mr. F
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Cassie & Co. (1982) — Lewis
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Key West (1973) — Joseph Canto