Al Ruscio
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 2, 1924 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA
- Died
- November 12, 2013
- Active Years
- 1955–2009 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 130 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Al Ruscio (also Alfred Ruscio).
Birth: June 2, 1924, in Salem, Massachusetts, USA.
Death: November 12, 2013 (age 89). Location: Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Profession: Actor, producer, American character actor.
Known for: Showgirls (1995), The Phantom (1996), The Godfather Part III (1990), MacGyver, The A-Team, Seinfeld.
Education/Training: Graduated from Salem High School; graduated college; moved to New York City; trained for two years at The Neighborhood Playhouse School for the Theater.
Military Service: Served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.
Personal: Married to Kate Williamson.
Al Ruscio, also known as Alfred Ruscio, was an American actor and producer born on June 2, 1924, in Salem, Massachusetts, USA. He died on November 12, 2013, in Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA. Ruscio was a character actor who appeared in numerous films and television series. He was known for his work in Showgirls (1995), The Phantom (1996), and The Godfather Part III (1990), as well as appearances in MacGyver, The A-Team, and Seinfeld. After graduating from Salem High School and college, he moved to New York City. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps. He also trained for two years at The Neighborhood Playhouse School for the Theater. He was married to Kate Williamson.
"Al Ruscio, also known as Alfred Ruscio, was an American actor and
Career overview
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Name: Al Ruscio (also Alfred Ruscio).
Born: June 2, 1924, in Salem, Massachusetts, USA.
Died: November 12, 2013 (89 years old) in Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Profession: Actor, producer, American character actor.
Training: Two years at The Neighborhood Playhouse School for the Theater.
Military Service: United States Army Air Corps during World War II.
Education: Graduated from Salem High School and college.
Known for (Movies): Showgirls (1995), The Phantom (1996), The Godfather Part III (1990).
Known for (TV): MacGyver, The A-Team, Seinfeld.
Total Credits: 121 (TMDB).
Spouse: Kate Williamson.
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Al Ruscio, also known as Alfred Ruscio, was an American actor and producer. Born on June 2, 1924, in Salem, Massachusetts, he graduated from Salem High School and later completed college before moving to New York City. During World War II, Ruscio served in the United States Army Air Corps. His professional training included two years of study at The Neighborhood Playhouse School for the Theater.
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Ruscio was a character actor who appeared in numerous films and television series, with 121 known credits. He was recognized for his roles in the films Showgirls (1995), The Phantom (1996), and The Godfather Part III (1990). His television work included appearances in series such as MacGyver, The A-Team, and Seinfeld. Ruscio died on November 12, 2013, in Encino, Los Angeles, California, at the age of 89.
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Born: June 2, 1924, Salem, MA.
Died: Nov 12, 2013, Encino, CA (89 years old).
Known for: Showgirls (1995), The Phantom (1996), The Godfather Part III (1990).
TV: MacGyver, The A-Team, Seinfeld.
Education: Salem High School, college, moved to NYC.
Military: US Army Air Corps (WWII).
Training: 2 years at The Neighborhood Playhouse School for the Theater.
Credits: 121.
Role type: Character actor.
Spouse: Kate Williamson.
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Al Ruscio, also referred to as Alfred Ruscio, was an American actor and producer. He was born on June 2,
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Full Filmography
130 titles- Winged Creatures (2009) as Angelo
- Goy (2007) as Donald Ritter
- 'Til Death (2006) as Len
- First Monday (2002)
- The Guardian (2001) as Albert 'Sparky' Walters
- Boss of Bosses (2001) as Carlo Gambino
- The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (1998) as Pop
- Veronica's Closet (1997) as Phil
- Fired Up (1997) as Manny
- Fired Up (1997) as Scalper
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Fred Fleming
- The Phantom (1996) as Police Commissioner Farley
- The Single Guy (1995) as Bob
- Showgirls (1995) as Mr. Karlman
- Brotherly Love (1995) as Harry Gibbs
- The Watcher (1995)
- Xtro 3: Watch the Skies (1995) as The General (1955)
- ER (1994) as Mr. Dellanova
- The Silence of the Hams (1994) as Phillip Morris
- The X-Files (1993) as Elder #4
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as John Strega
- Home Free (1993) as Hotel Desk Clerk
- Joe's Life (1993)
- Mad About You (1992) as Uncle Jules
- The Hat Squad (1992) as Tommy
- I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992) as Uncle Dominic
- Brooklyn Bridge (1991)
- Guilty by Suspicion (1991) as Ben Saltman
- The Heroes of Desert Storm (1991)
- Future Kick (1991) as Kraner
- Dead Silence (1991) as Reducci
- Stop at Nothing (1991) as Judge Quentin
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Henry Silver
- The Godfather Part III (1990) as Leo Cuneo
- Ferris Bueller (1990) as Tony
- Seinfeld (1989) as Manager
- Romero (1989) as Bishop Estrada
- Blood Red (1989) as Antonio Segestra
- Cage (1989) as Costello
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Harris
- Lady Mobster (1988) as Tony D'Angelo
- Home Free (1988) as Mr. Avidisian
- Medium Rare (1987) as Detective Hill
- Matlock (1986) as Ernie 'The Tailor' Marzell
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Don Phililp Souza
- The Wizard (1986)
- MacGyver (1985) as Paul Webber
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Tony Maroni
- Growing Pains (1985) as Stranger
- Hell Town (1985) as Phil
- Jagged Edge (1985) as Carl Siegal
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Santo Angelini
- Hunter (1984) as Carmine Santorro
- Hunter (1984) as Sam Miller
- Night Court (1984) as Mr. Fetty
- Night Court (1984) as Ralph Foley
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- Highway to Heaven (1984)
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Cinco
- The A-Team (1983) as Gino Gianni
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Deadly Force (1983) as Sam Goodwin
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Raleigh
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Mr. Morlin
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Gino Minelli
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Boston
- Remington Steele (1982) as Joseph Berkholtzer
- Fame (1982)
- Police Squad! (1982)
- Farrell: For the People (1982) as Judge Portugal
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Simon Whittaker
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- The Fall Guy (1981)
- People vs. Jean Harris (1981) as Det. Siciliano
- Shannon (1981) as Paul Locatelli
- Any Which Way You Can (1980) as Tony Paoli Sr.
- A Rumor of War (1980) as Uncle Al
- The Hunter (1980) as Mr. Bernardo (uncredited)
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Mr. Six
- Mrs. Columbo (1979) as Victor March
- Taxi (1978) as Dr. Webster
- Greatest Heroes of the Bible (1978) as Aaron
- Ruby and Oswald (1978) as Nat Ryan
- Lou Grant (1977)
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Mr. Sariego
- Baretta (1975)
- One Day at a Time (1975)
- Barney Miller (1975) as Mr. Seldiz
- Barney Miller (1975) as Jack Norrell
- Barney Miller (1975) as Leonard Roth
- Barney Miller (1975) as Mr. Becker
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Roper
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Tom Corell
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Vic Cassell
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Chester Goddard
- Police Woman (1974)
- Kojak (1973) as Joe Travino
- Kojak (1973) as Jonas Vukich
- McCloud (1970)
- Fever Heat (1968) as Al Demarco
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964)
- The Naked Flame (1964) as Walter Sorkin
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Dr. Taylor
- Going My Way (1962)
- The Beachcomber (1962) as Sim
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Ed Rutherford
- 87th Precinct (1961)
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Vic
- Thriller (1960) as Allah El Kazim
- The Aquanauts (1960) as Ralph D'Amico
- The Case of the Dangerous Robin (1960) as Luis Aguilar
- The Detectives (1959)
- Lock-Up (1959)
- Philip Marlowe (1959)
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Guiseppe
- The Lawless Years (1959)
- Mr. Lucky (1959)
- Al Capone (1959) as Tony Genaro
- The Killers of Mussolini (1959) as Vittorio
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Sea Hunt (1958)
- Sea Hunt (1958) as General Cissario Sirrano
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Pietro Poli
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Haley
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What movies or TV shows is Al Ruscio best known for?
Al Ruscio is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Honeymooners (1955), Carne (1991), The Piano Teacher (2001), The Matrix (1999).
When and where was Al Ruscio born?
Al Ruscio was born on June 2, 1924 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on November 12, 2013.
How many credits does Al Ruscio have?
Al Ruscio has accumulated over 130 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2009.
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Subject: Al Ruscio (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Al Ruscio (also Alfred Ruscio). Bir...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Elder #4 — aged about 69
- Seinfeld (1989) as Manager — aged about 65
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Harris — aged about 64
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Don Phililp Souza — aged about 62
- Police Squad! (1982) — aged about 58
- Fired Up (1997) as Manny — aged about 73
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