Tony Giorgio
Known For
Acting
Born
1923-09-27 in Herkimer, New York, USA
Died
2012-02-01
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".
Most Known For
Columbo
as Harry
The Godfather
as Bruno Tattaglia
The A-Team
as Mr. Carlin - Mobster
Mission: Impossible
as Foyer Guard
Mission: Impossible
as Dealer
Mission: Impossible
as Meerghan
Mission: Impossible
as Croupier
Mission: Impossible
as First Man
The Practice
as Client #1
Falcon Crest
as Croupier
The Six Million Dollar Man
as Abe Collins
Adam-12
as 1st Bandit
Adam-12
as Mike Funicello
Adam-12
as 1st Hijacker
Mannix
as Player (uncredited)
Mannix
as Sanford
I Dream of Jeannie
as Torpedo
Hunter
as John Vincent
Hunter
as Uncle Dom
Moonlighting
as Tony