Tony Giorgio
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
- 1984HunterUncle Dom2 ep.
- 1984BrothersMr. Santini1 ep.
- 1982Cassie & Co.Lewis1 ep.
- 1977Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for TelevisionBruno Tattaglia (uncredited)4 ep.
- 1975BronkKiller1 ep.
- 1968Adam-121st Hijacker3 ep.
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleFoyer Guard7 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2004The PracticeClient #11 ep.
- 1986BrothersMr. Santini1 ep.
- 1985MoonlightingTony1 ep.
- 1984HunterJohn Vincent, Uncle Dom2 ep.
- 1984The A-TeamMr. Carlin - Mobster1 ep.
- 1984Falcon CrestCroupier1 ep.
- 1982Cassie & Co.Lewis1 ep.
- 1981Hart to HartCheshire1 ep.
- 1980The Wonderful World of DisneyHunter #21 ep.
- 1978ColumboHarry1 ep.
- 1977Charlie's AngelsBlackjack Dealer1 ep.
- 1975KojakBill Wilson1 ep.
- 1975The Six Million Dollar ManAbe Collins1 ep.
- 1975BronkKiller1 ep.
- 1970Adam-121st Bandit, 1st Hijacker, Mike Funicello3 ep.
- 1974The F.B.I.M. Giorgio1 ep.
- 1969Mission: ImpossibleCroupier, Dealer, First Man, Foyer Guard7 ep.
- 1967MannixPlayer (uncredited), Sanford2 ep.
- 1970I Dream of JeannieTorpedo1 ep.
- 1968The MonkeesOtto1 ep.
Also known as: Lu Sifer · Anthony Giorgio