Tony Giorgio
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1923-09-27
Day of Death
2012-02-01 (88 years old)
Place of Birth
Herkimer, New York, USA
Tony Giorgio
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".
Acting
(1997)
Cop Land
as Ceremonial Officer
(1992)
American Me
as Don Antonio Scagnelli
(1985)
Night Train to Terror
as Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
(1984)
The Lonely Guy
as Writer at Party
(1983)
The Sting II
as Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
(1982)
Ziggy's Gift
as Butcher (voice)
(1981)
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
as Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
(1981)
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
as Mob Figure
(1978)
Record City
as Mr. F
(1975)
Capone
as Antonio Lombardo
(1974)
Foxy Brown
as Eddie
(1973)
Magnum Force
as Frank Palancio
(1973)
Incident on a Dark Street
as Vincent Romeo
(1973)
Harry in Your Pocket
as 1st Detective
(1973)
Key West
as Joseph Canto
(1972)
The Godfather
as Bruno Tattaglia
(1972)
Black Gunn
as Ben
(1972)
Journey Through the Past
as The Grey-Faced Dude
(1968)
Sol Madrid
as Tall Man
(1966)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
as Steamboat (uncredited)