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".
Magnum Force
(Frank Palancio)
Black Gunn
(Ben)
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
(Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited))
Harry in Your Pocket
(1st Detective)
The Godfather
(Bruno Tattaglia)
Capone
(Antonio Lombardo)
Record City
(Mr. F)
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
(Mob Figure)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
(Steamboat (uncredited))
The Sting II
(Rossovich (Macalinski's Man))
Incident on a Dark Street
(Vincent Romeo)
Night Train to Terror
(Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer))
American Me
(Don Antonio Scagnelli)
Cop Land
(Ceremonial Officer)
Foxy Brown
(Eddie)
The Lonely Guy
(Writer at Party)
Sol Madrid
(Tall Man)
Key West
(Joseph Canto)
Hunter
(John Vincent)
Hunter
(Uncle Dom)
Columbo
(Harry)
Adam-12
(1st Bandit)
Adam-12
(Mike Funicello)
Adam-12
(1st Hijacker)
The Six Million Dollar Man
(Abe Collins)
Moonlighting
(Tony)
The A-Team
(Mr. Carlin - Mobster)
Kojak
(Bill Wilson)
Brothers
(Mr. Santini)
Mission: Impossible
(Foyer Guard)
Mission: Impossible
(Dealer)
I Dream of Jeannie
(Torpedo)
Mission: Impossible
(Meerghan)
Mission: Impossible
(Croupier)
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
(Bruno Tattaglia (uncredited))
Falcon Crest
(Croupier)