George DiCenzo
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1940-04-21
Day of Death
2010-08-09 (70 years old)
Place of Birth
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
George DiCenzo
Biography
George Ralph DiCenzo (April 21, 1940 – August 9, 2010) was an American actor, and one-time associate producer for Dark Shadows. He was in the show business for over 30 years, with extensive film, TV, stage, and commercial credits. DiCenzo notably played Marty's grandfather Sam Baines in the film Back to the Future. He also had a minor role in William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III.
DiCenzo died on August 9, 2010, as a result of sepsis.
Known For
Acting
(2004)
Hustle
as Bartlett Giamatti
(2001)
Tempted
as Byron Blades
(2001)
Hotel
as Boris
(2000)
It Had to Be You
as Mel
(1998)
Illuminata
as Jailor
(1997)
Lesser Prophets
as Jerry
(1995)
Down, Out and Dangerous
as Lance Fredericks
(1993)
Gypsy Eyes
as Wyden Burrows
(1991)
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
as Albert Nardone
(1990)
The Exorcist III
as Stedman
(1989)
Sing
as Mr. Marowitz
(1989)
Memories of Manon
as Dorgan
(1989)
Face of the Enemy
as James Wald
(1988)
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
as Mr. Dan Blackheart
(1987)
Walk Like a Man
as Bob (Bub) Downs
(1987)
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
as Scotty
(1986)
About Last Night...
as Mr. Favio
(1986)
Omega Syndrome
as Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton
(1986)
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
as (voice)
(1985)
Back to the Future
as Sam Baines
(1985)
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
as Bow / Hordak (voice)
(1985)
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
as Hordak / Bow (voice)
(1983)
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
as Bowdish
(1983)
Cowboy
as Davis Bentlow
(1982)
(1981)
Gangster Wars
as Arnold Rothstein
(1981)
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
as Tony Caruso
(1981)
Killing at Hell's Gate
as Sam Caldwell
(1980)
The Ninth Configuration
as Capt. Fairbanks
(1980)
The Night the City Screamed
as Cliff Barrankos
(1980)
Reunion
as Vincent Scozzola
(1979)
The Frisco Kid
as Darryl Diggs
(1979)
High Midnight
as Bennett
(1978)
To Kill a Cop
as Capt. Cornworth
(1978)
The Jordan Chance
as Sheriff DeVega
(1977)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as Major Benchley
(1977)
The Choirboys
as Lt. Grimsley
(1977)
The Hostage Heart
as Chief George Reinhold
(1976)
Helter Skelter
as Vincent Bugliosi
(1975)
Las Vegas Lady
as Eversull
(1975)
The Swiss Family Robinson
as Suramin
(1975)
Last Hours Before Morning
as Owings
(1974)
Murder Works Overtime
as Pacciardi
(1973)
The Night Strangler
as Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)
(1973)
The Norliss Tapes
as Man in Langdon Gallery
(1973)
The Invasion of Carol Enders
as Dr. Palmer
(1973)
The Blue Knight
as Zoot Lafferty
(1971)
Going Home
as Sergeant
(1970)
House of Dark Shadows
as Deputy (uncredited)
Crew
(1969)
Dead of Night: A Darkness at Blaisedon
Producer's Assistant