Tony Giorgio
Acting
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
2016The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
1997Cop Land
Ceremonial Officer
1992American Me
Don Antonio Scagnelli
1985Night Train to Terror
Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
1984The Lonely Guy
Writer at Party
1983The Sting II
Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
1982Ziggy's Gift
Butcher (voice)
1981Elvis and the Beauty Queen
Mob Figure
1978Record City
Mr. F
1975Capone
Antonio Lombardo
1974Foxy Brown
Eddie
1973Magnum Force
Frank Palancio
1973Harry in Your Pocket
1st Detective
1973Incident on a Dark Street
Vincent Romeo
1973Key West
Joseph Canto
1972Black Gunn
Ben
1972The Godfather
Bruno Tattaglia
1972Journey Through the Past
The Grey-Faced Dude
1970Mission: Impossible - The Falcon
Foyer Guard
1968Sol Madrid
Tall Man
1966A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Steamboat (uncredited)