Tony Giorgio
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1923-09-27 – 2012-02-01
Place of birth: 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
Magnum Force
1973Frank Palancio
Black Gunn
1972Ben
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
2016Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
Harry in Your Pocket
19731st Detective
The Godfather
1972Bruno Tattaglia
Capone
1975Antonio Lombardo
Record City
1978Mr. F
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
1981Mob Figure
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
1966Steamboat (uncredited)
The Sting II
1983Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
Incident on a Dark Street
1973Vincent Romeo
Night Train to Terror
1985Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
American Me
1992Don Antonio Scagnelli
Cop Land
1997Ceremonial Officer
Foxy Brown
1974Eddie
The Lonely Guy
1984Writer at Party
Sol Madrid
1968Tall Man
Key West
1973Joseph Canto
Ziggy's Gift
1982Butcher (voice)