Tony Giorgio
Acting
Born: 1923-09-27 in Herkimer, New York, USA
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".
Known For
Columbo
Harry
The Godfather
Bruno Tattaglia
The A-Team
Mr. Carlin - Mobster
Mannix
Player (uncredited)
Mannix
Sanford
Mission: Impossible
Foyer Guard
Mission: Impossible
Dealer
Mission: Impossible
Meerghan
Mission: Impossible
Croupier
Mission: Impossible
First Man
Hunter
John Vincent
Hunter
Uncle Dom
The Practice
Client #1
Charlie's Angels
Blackjack Dealer
Falcon Crest
Croupier
Adam-12
1st Bandit
Adam-12
Mike Funicello
Adam-12
1st Hijacker
The Six Million Dollar Man
Abe Collins
I Dream of Jeannie
Torpedo
Moonlighting
Tony
The F.B.I.
M. Giorgio
Kojak
Bill Wilson
The Monkees
Otto
Brothers
Mr. Santini
The Wonderful World of Disney
Hunter #2
Cop Land
Ceremonial Officer
Magnum Force
Frank Palancio
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
Cassie & Co.
Lewis
Bronk
Killer
American Me
Don Antonio Scagnelli
Foxy Brown
Eddie
The Lonely Guy
Writer at Party
Capone
Antonio Lombardo
Key West
Joseph Canto
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
The Sting II
Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Steamboat (uncredited)
Ziggy's Gift
Butcher (voice)