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
Movie
The Godfather
as Bruno Tattaglia
1972
Movie
Cop Land
as Ceremonial Officer
1997
Movie
Magnum Force
as Frank Palancio
1973
TV
The A-Team
as Mr. Carlin - Mobster
1983
TV
Columbo
as Harry
1971
TV
I Dream of Jeannie
as Torpedo
1965
TV
The Six Million Dollar Man
as Abe Collins
1974
Movie
American Me
as Don Antonio Scagnelli
1992
TV
Moonlighting
as Tony
1985
TV
Mission: Impossible
as Foyer Guard
1966
TV
Mission: Impossible
as Dealer
1966
TV
Mission: Impossible
as Meerghan
1966
TV
Mission: Impossible
as Croupier
1966
TV
Mission: Impossible
as First Man
1966
Movie
Foxy Brown
as Eddie
1974
Movie
The Lonely Guy
as Writer at Party
1984
TV
Kojak
as Bill Wilson
1973
TV
The Practice
as Client #1
1997
Movie
Capone
as Antonio Lombardo
1975
TV
Hunter
as John Vincent
1984
TV
Hunter
as Uncle Dom
1984
TV
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
as Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
1977
Movie
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
as Steamboat (uncredited)
1966
Movie
Night Train to Terror
as Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
1985