Tony Giorgio
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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
Credits
The Godfather (1972)
as Bruno Tattaglia
Cop Land (1997)
as Ceremonial Officer
Magnum Force (1973)
as Frank Palancio
American Me (1992)
as Don Antonio Scagnelli
Foxy Brown (1974)
as Eddie
The Lonely Guy (1984)
as Writer at Party
A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
as Steamboat (uncredited)
Capone (1975)
as Antonio Lombardo
Key West (1973)
as Joseph Canto
The Sting II (1983)
as Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
Incident on a Dark Street (1973)
as Vincent Romeo
Night Train to Terror (1985)
as Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
Elvis and the Beauty Queen (1981)
as Mob Figure
Ziggy's Gift (1982)
as Butcher (voice)
Harry in Your Pocket (1973)
as 1st Detective
Black Gunn (1972)
as Ben
Journey Through the Past (1972)
as The Grey-Faced Dude
Sol Madrid (1968)
as Tall Man
Record City (1978)
as Mr. F
Mission: Impossible - The Falcon (1970)
as Foyer Guard