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Tony Giorgio
Biography
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
The Godfather
as Bruno Tattaglia
Cop Land
as Ceremonial Officer
Magnum Force
as Frank Palancio
American Me
as Don Antonio Scagnelli
Foxy Brown
as Eddie
The Lonely Guy
as Writer at Party
Capone
as Antonio Lombardo
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
as Steamboat (uncredited)
The Sting II
as Rossovich (Macalinski's Man)
Incident on a Dark Street
as Vincent Romeo
