Acting · Herkimer, New York, USA · Born September 27, 1923
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".
MovieThe Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
2016
as Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
MovieCop Land
1997
as Ceremonial Officer
TVThe Practice
1997
as Client #1
MovieAmerican Me
1992
as Don Antonio Scagnelli
MovieNight Train to Terror
1985
as Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
TVMoonlighting
1985
as Tony
TVHunter
1984
as John Vincent
TVBrothers
1984
as Mr. Santini
MovieThe Lonely Guy
1984
as Writer at Party
MovieThe Sting II
1983
as Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
TVThe A-Team
1983
as Mr. Carlin - Mobster
MovieZiggy's Gift
1982
as Butcher (voice)
TVCassie & Co.
1982
as Lewis
TVFalcon Crest
1981
as Croupier
MovieElvis and the Beauty Queen
1981
as Mob Figure
MovieRecord City
1978
as Mr. F
TVMario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
1977
as Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
TVBronk
1975
as Killer
MovieCapone
1975
as Antonio Lombardo
MovieFoxy Brown
1974
as Eddie
TVThe Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Abe Collins
MovieMagnum Force
1973
as Frank Palancio
MovieKey West
1973
as Joseph Canto
TVKojak
1973
as Bill Wilson
MovieHarry in Your Pocket
1973
as 1st Detective
MovieIncident on a Dark Street
1973
as Vincent Romeo
MovieBlack Gunn
1972
as Ben
MovieJourney Through the Past
1972
as The Grey-Faced Dude
MovieThe Godfather
1972
as Bruno Tattaglia
TVColumbo
1971
as Harry
MovieMission: Impossible - The Falcon
1970
as Foyer Guard
TVAdam-12
1968
as 1st Bandit
MovieSol Madrid
1968
as Tall Man
TVMannix
1967
as Player (uncredited)
TVMission: Impossible
1966
as Foyer Guard
TVThe Monkees
1966
as Otto
MovieA Big Hand for the Little Lady
1966
as Steamboat (uncredited)
TVThe F.B.I.
1965
as M. Giorgio
TVI Dream of Jeannie
1965
as Torpedo
TVThe Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Hunter #2
