Vincent Gardenia
Biography
Vincent Gardenia was an Italian American stage, film, and television actor. Born on January 7, 1920, in Naples, Italy, he was active in the entertainment industry. Gardenia's known credits include 87 titles. He was also known as Vince Gardenia. Gardenia passed away on December 9, 1992, at the age of 72. His notable works include films and television shows such as The Rogues, All in the Family, and The Defenders. Gardenia was a male actor who appeared in various films and television series throughout his career.
Career overview
Vincent Gardenia was an Italian American stage, film, and television actor. Born on January 7, 1920, in Naples, Italy, he is known for his extensive acting career. Gardenia's known credits total 87.
Gardenia's acting career spanned multiple mediums, including stage, film, and television. He appeared in various films and television shows, with notable mentions including The Rogues, All in the Family, and The Defenders. These credits demonstrate Gardenia's versatility as an actor, capable of adapting to different roles and formats.
Gardenia passed away on December 9, 1992, at the age of 72. Throughout his career, he maintained a strong presence in the entertainment industry, leaving a lasting impact through his performances.
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- Howard (2018) as Mr. Mushnik (archive footage)
- Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family (2006) as Self (archival footage)
- Coney Island (1991) as Self - Actor
- The Super (1991) as Big Lou Kritski
- The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story (1990) as Harry Pizer
- Skin Deep (1989) as Barney
- Age-Old Friends (1989) as Michael Aylott
- Cavalli si nasce (1989) as Principe napoletano
- Moonstruck (1987) as Cosmo Castorini
- L.A. Law (1986) as Murray Melman
- Little Shop of Horrors (1986) as Mushnik
- Deadheat (1986) as Tassi, the Commissioner
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Healer")
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- Movers & Shakers (1985) as Saul Gritz
- Brass (1985) as Chief Mike Maldonato
- Dark Mirror (1984) as Detective Al Church
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Kennedy (1983) as J. Edgar Hoover
- Charley's Aunt (1983) as Stephen Spettigue
- American Playhouse (1982) as Stephen Spettigue
- Death Wish II (1982) as Det. Frank Ochoa
- Muggable Mary: Street Cop (1982) as Maggio
- The Odd Squad (1982) as General Briggs
- Thornwell (1981) as Traeger
- Breaking Away (1980) as Ray Stohler
- The Dream Merchants (1980) as Peter Kessler
- Home Movies (1980) as Doctor Byrd
- The Last Flight of Noah's Ark (1980) as Stoney
- Firepower (1979) as Frank Hull
- The House by the Edge of the Lake (1979) as Old Painter
- Goldie and the Boxer (1979) as Sam Diamond
- Marciano (1979) as Al Weill
- Heaven Can Wait (1978) as Krim
- Greased Lightning (1977) as Sheriff Cotton
- Fire Sale (1977) as Benny Fikus
- The Big Racket (1976) as Uncle Pepe
- House of Pleasure for Women (1976) as Mr. Chips
- Luna di miele in tre (1976) as Frankie, the journalist
- La banca di Monate (1976) as Santino Paleari
- The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery (1975) as Big Daddy Jessup
- Death Wish (1974) as Frank Ochoa
- The Front Page (1974) as Sheriff
- Kojak (1973) as Det. Vince LaGuardia
- Lucky Luciano (1973) as Colonel Charles Poletti
- Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) as Dutch Schnell
- The Screaming Skull (1973) as Ollie
- Maude (1972) as Judge Motorman
- The Rookies (1972)
- Hickey & Boggs (1972) as Papadakis
- All in the Family (1971) as Curtis Rempley
- All in the Family (1971) as Frank Lorenzo
- Cold Turkey (1971) as Mayor Wappler
- Little Murders (1971) as Carol Newquist
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
- McCloud (1970)
- Where’s Poppa? (1970) as Coach Williams
- Jenny (1970) as Mr. Marsh
- Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob (1969) as Vito Lugana
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967) as Eddie Cortina
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Vito Lugana
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Lewis George Parma
- The Monkees (1966) as Bruno
- The Rat Patrol (1966) as Colonel Centis
- The Big Valley (1965) as John Sample
- The Big Valley (1965) as Briggs
- The Third Day (1965) as Preston
- The Rogues (1964) as Inspector
- The Rogues (1964) as Chief Inspector
- The Fugitive (1963) as Capt. Bill Gibbs
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Charlie Raines
- A View from the Bridge (1962) as Lipari
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Defenders (1961) as George Morton
- The Defenders (1961) as Sullivan
- The Defenders (1961) as Peter Chakris
- The Defenders (1961) as Mr. Kraft
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Tallahassee 7000 (1961)
- The Hustler (1961) as Bartender
- Mad Dog Coll (1961) as Dutch Schultz
- Parrish (1961) as Bit part (uncredited)
- Murder, Inc. (1960) as Lazlo
- The Dybbuk (1960) as Nissen
- Naked City (1958) as Crudelli
- Naked City (1958) as Musso
- Cop Hater (1958) as Danny the Gimp
- Decoy (1957) as Bull
- The Night America Trembled (1957) as Dick
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Charles Shepherd
- Twelve Angry Men (1954) as Bailiff
- Studio One (1948) as Dick