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Michael V. Gazzo
Actor

Michael V. Gazzo

5 Apr 1923Born
14 Feb 1995Died
71Age at death
60Credits

Biography

Michael Vincenzo Gazzo (April 5, 1923 - February 14, 1995) was an American playwright and actor. He is best known for his role in The Godfather: Part II (1974), for which he was nominated the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1994Nothing to LoseFilm: Joe
  2. 1993Last Action HeroFilm: Torelli
  3. 1992Ring of the MusketeersSeries: Papa (2 episodes)
  4. 1992The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980Film: Frankie Pentangeli
  5. 1989CookieFilm: Carmine
  6. 1987Jake and the FatmanSeries: Joseph DaSilva (1 episode)
  7. 1986Blood TiesFilm: Joseph Salina
  8. 1986L.A. LawSeries: Roscoe Zambini (1 episode)
  9. 19841st & TenSeries: Sal Arcola (1 episode)
  10. 1984Fear CityFilm: Mike
  11. 1984Cannonball Run IIFilm: Sonny
  12. 1983The Winter of Our DiscontentFilm: Marullo
  13. 1982Cagney & LaceySeries: Dino Lampella (1 episode)
  14. 1981SizzleFilm: Nick Tripoli
  15. 1981DarkroomSeries: Nino (1 episode)
  16. 1981The Fall GuySeries: Ricco (1 episode)
  17. 1981Body and SoulFilm: Frankie
  18. 1981Back RoadsFilm: Tazio
  19. 1980Magnum, P.I.Series: Victor DiGorgio (1 episode)
  20. 1980AlligatorFilm: Chief Clark
  21. 1980HoodlumsFilm: Gus Azziello
  22. 1980The BorderFilm: Chico Suarez
  23. 1980Cuba CrossingFilm: Rossellini (as Michael Gazzo)
  24. 1980B.A.D. CatsSeries: Junkyard George Karosky (1 episode)
  25. 1979Beggarman, ThiefSeries: Sartene (2 episodes)
  26. 1979The Fish That Saved PittsburghFilm: Harry the Trainer
  27. 1979Beach PatrolFilm: Banker
  28. 1979Love and BulletsFilm: Lobo
  29. 1979SupertrainSeries: Henry Menkton (1 episode)
  30. 1978King of the GypsiesFilm: Spiro Giorgio
  31. 1978Vega$Series: Cruger Hallow (1 episode)
  32. 1978TaxiSeries: Vince (1 episode)
  33. 1978FingersFilm: Ben
  34. 1977Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for TelevisionSeries: Frankie Pentangeli (2 episodes)
  35. 1977LucanSeries (1 episode)
  36. 1977Black SundayFilm: Muzi
  37. 1976AliceSeries: Gino Tarantella (1 episode)
  38. 1976Brinks: The Great RobberyFilm: Mario Russo
  39. 1975Ellery QueenSeries: Benny Franks (1 episode)
  40. 1975Starsky & HutchSeries: Joe Durniak (1 episode)
  41. 1975SwitchSeries: Tony (1 episode)
  42. 1975Welcome Back, KotterSeries: Angelo DeMora (1 episode)
  43. 1975BarettaSeries: Rico Giove (1 episode)
  44. 1974The Godfather Part IIFilm: Frank Pentangeli
  45. 1974Crazy JoeFilm
  46. 1973KojakSeries: Joel Adrian (2 episodes)
  47. 1973Barnaby JonesSeries: Mr. Farinelli (1 episode)
  48. 1971The Gang That Couldn't Shoot StraightFilm: A Black Suit
  49. 1971ColumboSeries: Vittorio Rossi (1 episode)
  50. 1970Alta comediaSeries: Writer (1 episode)
  51. 1969Medical CenterSeries: Leo Gardena (1 episode)
  52. 1968A Hatful of RainFilm: Screenplay
  53. 1966A Man Called AdamFilm: Minor Role (uncredited)
  54. 1961The DefendersSeries: Schultz (1 episode)
  55. 1958King CreoleFilm: Screenplay
  56. 1957A Hatful of RainFilm: Screenplay
  57. 1954On the WaterfrontFilm: Bit (uncredited)
  58. 1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries: Marullo (1 episode)
  59. 1950Robert Montgomery PresentsSeries (1 episode)
  60. 1949SuspenseSeries: Handler (1 episode)

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