Tony Giorgio(1923-2012)
- Actor
- Additional Crew
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".
