Tony Giorgio
Known for: Acting
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".
Filmography
Series
Columbo
Harry
1971
Film
The Godfather
Bruno Tattaglia
1972
Series
The A-Team
Mr. Carlin - Mobster
1983
Series
Falcon Crest
Croupier
1981
Series
Mission: Impossible
Foyer Guard
1966
Series
Mission: Impossible
Dealer
1966
Series
Mission: Impossible
Meerghan
1966
Series
Mission: Impossible
Croupier
1966
Series
Mission: Impossible
First Man
1966
Series
Mannix
Player (uncredited)
1967
Series
Mannix
Sanford
1967
Series
The Practice
Client #1
1997
Series
Charlie's Angels
Blackjack Dealer
1976
Series
Hunter
John Vincent
1984
Series
Hunter
Uncle Dom
1984
Series
Adam-12
1st Bandit
1968
Series
Adam-12
Mike Funicello
1968
Series
Adam-12
1st Hijacker
1968
Series
The Six Million Dollar Man
Abe Collins
1974
Series
I Dream of Jeannie
Torpedo
1965
Series
Moonlighting
Tony
1985
Series
The F.B.I.
M. Giorgio
1965
Series
Kojak
Bill Wilson
1973
Series
The Monkees
Otto
1966
Series
Brothers
Mr. Santini
1984
Series
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
1977
Series
Bronk
Killer
1975
Film
Cop Land
Ceremonial Officer
1997
Film
Magnum Force
Frank Palancio
1973
Series
The Wonderful World of Disney
Hunter #2
1954
Film
American Me
Don Antonio Scagnelli
1992
Series
Cassie & Co.
Lewis
1982
Film
The Lonely Guy
Writer at Party
1984
Film
Foxy Brown
Eddie
1974
Film
Capone
Antonio Lombardo
1975
Film
The Sting II
Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
1983
Film
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Steamboat (uncredited)
1966
Film
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
2016
Film
Black Gunn
Ben
1972
Film
Night Train to Terror
Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
1985
Film
Sol Madrid
Tall Man
1968
Film
Record City
Mr. F
1978
Film
Key West
Joseph Canto
1973
Film
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
Mob Figure
1981
Film
Incident on a Dark Street
Vincent Romeo
1973
Film
Harry in Your Pocket
1st Detective
1973
Film
Mission: Impossible - The Falcon
Foyer Guard
1970
Film
Journey Through the Past
The Grey-Faced Dude
1972
Film
Ziggy's Gift
Butcher (voice)
1982