Tony Giorgio
Known for Acting
Biography
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
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
The Lonely Guy
1984
as Writer at Party
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
2016
as Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
Capone
1975
as Antonio Lombardo
Foxy Brown
1974
as Eddie
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
1966
as Steamboat (uncredited)
The Sting II
1983
as Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
Black Gunn
1972
as Ben
Harry in Your Pocket
1973
as 1st Detective
Sol Madrid
1968
as Tall Man
Key West
1973
as Joseph Canto
Record City
1978
as Mr. F
Night Train to Terror
1985
as Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
Incident on a Dark Street
1973
as Vincent Romeo
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
1981
as Mob Figure
Ziggy's Gift
1982
as Butcher (voice)
Mission: Impossible - The Falcon
1970
as Foyer Guard