Cast & creator
Tony Giorgio
Best known for Columbo, The Practice, Falcon Crest
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".
Also known as: Lu Sifer , Anthony Giorgio
20
film credits
29
television credits
49
1954–1997 · acting roles
6.8
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (49)
Showing 49 of 49 credits
Columbo
Harry
1971
The Practice
Client #1
1997
Falcon Crest
Croupier
1981
Adam-12
1st Bandit
1968Adam-12
Mike Funicello
1968Adam-12
1st Hijacker
1968
Mannix
Player (uncredited)
1967Mannix
Sanford
1967
Mission: Impossible
Foyer Guard
1966Mission: Impossible
Dealer
1966Mission: Impossible
Meerghan
1966Mission: Impossible
Croupier
1966Mission: Impossible
First Man
1966
Charlie's Angels
Blackjack Dealer
1976
The A-Team
Mr. Carlin - Mobster
1983
The Six Million Dollar Man
Abe Collins
1974
The Godfather
Bruno Tattaglia
1972
I Dream of Jeannie
Torpedo
1965
Hart to Hart
Cheshire
1979
The F.B.I.
M. Giorgio
1965
Moonlighting
Tony
1985
Hunter
John Vincent
1984Hunter
Uncle Dom
1984
Kojak
Bill Wilson
1973
The Monkees
Otto
1966
Brothers
Mr. Santini
1984
The Wonderful World of Disney
Hunter #2
1954
Bronk
Killer
1975
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited)
1977
Cassie & Co.
Lewis
1982
Cop Land
Ceremonial Officer
1997
Magnum Force
Frank Palancio
1973
American Me
Don Antonio Scagnelli
1992
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Steamboat (uncredited)
1966
The Lonely Guy
Writer at Party
1984
Foxy Brown
Eddie
1974
Capone
Antonio Lombardo
1975
The Sting II
Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
1983
Night Train to Terror
Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
1985
Key West
Joseph Canto
1973
Incident on a Dark Street
Vincent Romeo
1973
Sol Madrid
Tall Man
1968
Journey Through the Past
The Grey-Faced Dude
1972
Harry in Your Pocket
1st Detective
1973
Black Gunn
Ben
1972
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
Mob Figure
1981
Ziggy's Gift
Butcher (voice)
1982
Record City
Mr. F
1978
Mission: Impossible - The Falcon
Foyer Guard
1970