Bo Dietl
Biography
Richard Bo Dietl was born on December 4, 1950, in New York City, New York. He is a male actor with 31 known credits in the database. He served as a New York City Police Officer and Detective from June 1969 until his retirement in 1985, becoming one of the most highly decorated detectives in the history of the police department with several thousand arrests to his credit. His career highlights included two particular cases, the first being a 1981 crime involving a nun in an East Harlem convent, and the second being the 1984 Palm Sunday Massacre. Dietl has appeared in films, including as himself in The Wolf of Wall Street, and his autobiography was adapted into a movie.
Career overview
Richard Bo Dietl was born in New York City, New York, on December 4, 1950. He served as a New York City Police Officer and Detective from June 1969 until his retirement in 1985. During his time with the police department, he was one of the most highly decorated detectives in its history, recording several thousand arrests. His career highlights included two particular cases: the 1981 investigation of a nun who was raped and tortured in an East Harlem convent, a crime labeled by former New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch as the most vicious in the city's history, and the 1984 Palm Sunday Massacre.
Transitioning to entertainment, Dietl has a known credit total of 31 in acting. Among his film appearances, he has appeared as himself in The Wolf of Wall Street. Additionally, his autobiography was adapted into a movie. Throughout his media and filmography background, he is also known by the names Richard Dietl, Beau Dietl, and Richard 'Bo.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
33 titles- Mob Cops (2025) as Ben Sherman
- Money Talks (2025) as Strip Club Manager
- Inside Man (2023)
- Rudy! A Documusical (2022) as Self
- Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story (2020) as Eddie Falcone
- For NYC (2020)
- Godfather of Harlem (2019) as Thomas Lucchese
- The Irishman (2019) as Joe Glimco
- Mob Town (2019) as Irving Bozeman Esq.
- Clinton Road (2019) as Mayor
- Vinyl (2016) as Joe Corso
- The Making of Trump (2015) as Self
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) as Bo Dietl
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Carmine Romano
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005) as Toni Stotti
- Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005) Executive Producer
- The Lucky Ones (2003) as Norman King
- The Bone Collector (1999) Associate Producer
- The Curve (1998) as Detective Amato
- Exiled (1998) as Detective Beldock
- One Tough Cop (1998) as Det. Benny Levine
- One Tough Cop (1998) Executive Producer
- One Tough Cop (1998) Novel
- Carlito's Way (1993) as Casino Man
- Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story (1993) as Priest
- Bad Lieutenant (1992) as Detective Bo
- This Is My Life (1992) as Private Detective Wheedle
- Whispers in the Dark (1992) as Detective Ditali
- Law & Order (1990) as Carmine 'Bumpy' Bustale
- GoodFellas (1990) as Arresting Narc
- Maniac Cop 2 (1990) as Detective
- Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) as Gangster
- 3 Days Rising as Detective Avery
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bo Dietl best known for?
Bo Dietl is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Godfather of Harlem (2019), The Irishman (2019), Vinyl (2016), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).
When and where was Bo Dietl born?
Bo Dietl was born on December 4, 1950 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Bo Dietl have?
Bo Dietl has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2025.
What is Bo Dietl's background in cinema and television?
Richard Bo Dietl was born on December 4, 1950, in New York City, New York. He is a male actor with 31 known credits in the database. He served as a New York City Police Officer and Detective from June 1969 until his retirement in 1985, becoming one of the most highly decorated detectives in the history of the police de...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- GoodFellas (1990) as Arresting Narc — aged about 39
- Godfather of Harlem (2019) as Thomas Lucchese — aged about 68
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005) as Toni Stotti — aged about 54
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) as Bo Dietl — aged about 62
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Carmine Romano — aged about 59
- Carlito's Way (1993) as Casino Man — aged about 42
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