Watch Apple TV+ Movies
TV Shows and more
Try 7-Day Free
Home >

Tony Giorgio

Tony Giorgio

Birthday: 1923-09-27 | Place of Birth: Herkimer, New York, USA

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

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1985
Night Train to Terror

as    Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)

1982
Ziggy's Gift

as    Butcher (voice)

1973
Harry in Your Pocket

as    1st Detective

1972
Journey Through the Past

as    The Grey-Faced Dude