Tony Giorgio

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".

Tony Giorgio is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Magnum Force (1973), Columbo (1971), Mannix (1967), Falcon Crest (1981), The Practice (1997), The A-Team (1983), Mission: Impossible (1966), Adam-12 (1968). The recorded credits span 1954 to 1997, including 4 movies and 21 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.