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".
Movie Credits
Tony Giorgio has appeared in 12 movies.
These include Harry in Your Pocket, Magnum Force, Night Train to Terror, Incident on a Dark Street, Foxy Brown, Elvis and the Beauty Queen, Record City, Capone, The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic, The Sting II, The Lonely Guy and American Me.TV Credits
Tony Giorgio has appeared in 9 TV Series.
These include Fastlane, Star Cops, The Last of Us, Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television, Brothers, I Dream of Jeannie, The A-Team, Hunter and Columbo.