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Dennis Farina

Bio: Donaldo Gugliermo "Dennis" Farina (February 29, 1944 – July 22, 2013) was an American actor. Often typecast as a mobster or police officer, he is known for roles such as FBI Agent Jack Crawford in Manhunter, mobster Jimmy Serrano in the comedy Midnight Run, Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty, Cousin Avi in Snatch, and Walt Miller in New Girl
Born: Tue, Feb 29 1944
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Mon, Jul 22 2013
Dennis Farina is 69 years old
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Poster of Lucky Stiff
Lucky Stiff
Dennis Farina would have been no older than
69 in Lucky Stiff
as 'Luigi'.
Wed, Oct 08 2014
Poster of Authors Anonymous
Authors Anonymous
Dennis Farina would have been no older than
69 in Authors Anonymous
as 'John K. Butzin'.
Fri, Apr 18 2014
Poster of The Last Rites of Joe May
The Last Rites of Joe May
Dennis Farina was
67 in The Last Rites of Joe May
as 'Joe May'.
Fri, Oct 28 2011
Poster of Knucklehead
Knucklehead
Dennis Farina was
66 in Knucklehead
as 'Memphis Earl'.
Fri, Oct 22 2010
Poster of Bottle Shock
Bottle Shock
Dennis Farina was
64 in Bottle Shock
as 'Maurice Cantavale'.
Fri, Sep 05 2008
Poster of What Happens in Vegas
What Happens in Vegas
Dennis Farina was
64 in What Happens in Vegas
as 'Richard Banger'.
Wed, May 07 2008
Poster of Bagboy
Bagboy
Dennis Farina was
63 in Bagboy
as 'Marty'.
Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of The Grand
The Grand
Dennis Farina was
63 in The Grand
as 'L.B.J. Deuce Fairbanks'.
Thu, Jun 07 2007
Poster of Purple Violets
Purple Violets
Dennis Farina was
63 in Purple Violets
as 'Gilmore'.
Mon, Apr 30 2007
Poster of You Kill Me
You Kill Me
Dennis Farina was
62 in You Kill Me
as 'Edward O'Leary'.
Fri, Feb 09 2007
Poster of Wait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago Cubs
Wait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago Cubs
Dennis Farina was
62 in Wait 'Til Next Year: The Saga of the Chicago Cubs
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Sep 26 2006
Poster of The Making of 'Heat'
The Making of 'Heat'
Dennis Farina was
60 in The Making of 'Heat'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 22 2005
Poster of Paparazzi
Paparazzi
Dennis Farina was
60 in Paparazzi
as 'Detective Burton'.
Fri, Sep 03 2004
Poster of This Old Cub
This Old Cub
Dennis Farina was
60 in This Old Cub
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Aug 25 2004
Poster of Stealing Harvard
Stealing Harvard
Dennis Farina was
58 in Stealing Harvard
as 'Mr. Warner'.
Fri, Sep 13 2002
Poster of Big Trouble
Big Trouble
Dennis Farina was
58 in Big Trouble
as 'Henry Desalvo'.
Fri, Apr 05 2002
Poster of Sidewalks of New York
Sidewalks of New York
Dennis Farina was
57 in Sidewalks of New York
as 'Carpo'.
Fri, Nov 23 2001
Poster of Making 'Snatch'
Making 'Snatch'
Dennis Farina was
57 in Making 'Snatch'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 03 2001
Poster of Snatch
Snatch
Dennis Farina was
56 in Snatch
as 'Cousin Avi'.
Fri, Sep 01 2000
Poster of Bad Seed
Bad Seed
Dennis Farina was
56 in Bad Seed
as 'Dick Muller'.
Tue, Jun 06 2000
Poster of Reindeer Games
Reindeer Games
Dennis Farina was
55 in Reindeer Games
as 'Jack Banks'.
Fri, Feb 25 2000
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Dennis Farina was
55 in The Mod Squad
as 'Captain Adam Greer'.
Fri, Mar 26 1999
Poster of Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan
Dennis Farina was
54 in Saving Private Ryan
as 'Lieutenant Colonel Anderson'.
Fri, Jul 24 1998
Poster of Out of Sight
Out of Sight
Dennis Farina was
54 in Out of Sight
as 'Marshall Sisco'.
Fri, Jun 26 1998
Poster of Bella Mafia
Bella Mafia
Dennis Farina was
53 in Bella Mafia
as 'Don Roberto Luciano'.
Sun, Nov 16 1997
Poster of That Old Feeling
That Old Feeling
Dennis Farina was
53 in That Old Feeling
as 'Dan De Mora'.
Fri, Apr 04 1997
Poster of Eddie
Eddie
Dennis Farina was
52 in Eddie
as 'John Bailey'.
Fri, May 31 1996
Poster of Get Shorty
Get Shorty
Dennis Farina was
51 in Get Shorty
as 'Ray 'Bones' Barboni'.
Fri, Oct 20 1995
Poster of Out of Annie's Past
Out of Annie's Past
Dennis Farina was
51 in Out of Annie's Past
as 'Charlie Ingle'.
Wed, Mar 08 1995
Poster of Bonanza: Under Attack
Bonanza: Under Attack
Dennis Farina was
50 in Bonanza: Under Attack
as 'Charley Siringo'.
Sun, Jan 15 1995
Poster of Little Big League
Little Big League
Dennis Farina was
50 in Little Big League
as 'George O'Farrell'.
Wed, Jun 29 1994
Poster of The Corpse Had a Familiar Face
The Corpse Had a Familiar Face
Dennis Farina was
50 in The Corpse Had a Familiar Face
as 'Detective Harry Lindstrom'.
Sun, Mar 27 1994
Poster of One Woman's Courage
One Woman's Courage
Dennis Farina was
49 in One Woman's Courage
as 'Craig McKenna'.
Sun, Feb 27 1994
Poster of A Stranger in the Mirror
A Stranger in the Mirror
Dennis Farina was
49 in A Stranger in the Mirror
Sun, Oct 24 1993
Poster of Striking Distance
Striking Distance
Dennis Farina was
49 in Striking Distance
as 'Capt. Nick Detillo'.
Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of Romeo Is Bleeding
Romeo Is Bleeding
Dennis Farina was
49 in Romeo Is Bleeding
as 'Nick Gazzara (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Another Stakeout
Another Stakeout
Dennis Farina was
49 in Another Stakeout
as 'Brian O'Hara'.
Thu, Jul 22 1993
Poster of The Disappearance of Nora
The Disappearance of Nora
Dennis Farina was
49 in The Disappearance of Nora
as 'Denton'.
Sun, Mar 07 1993
Poster of Mac
Mac
Dennis Farina was
48 in Mac
as 'Mr. Stunder'.
Thu, Sep 17 1992
Poster of Street Crimes
Street Crimes
Dennis Farina was
48 in Street Crimes
as 'Brian'.
Wed, Sep 02 1992
Poster of The American Gangster
The American Gangster
Dennis Farina was
48 in The American Gangster
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jul 01 1992
Poster of We're Talkin' Serious Money
We're Talkin' Serious Money
Dennis Farina was
48 in We're Talkin' Serious Money
as 'Sal'.
Fri, May 08 1992
Poster of Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel
Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel
Dennis Farina was
47 in Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel
as 'Mike Cerone'.
Sun, Jan 19 1992
Poster of Perfect Crimes
Perfect Crimes
Dennis Farina was
47 in Perfect Crimes
as 'Armand Zaro'.
Fri, Nov 08 1991
Poster of Havana
Havana
Dennis Farina was
46 in Havana
as 'Joe Volpe's Assistant (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 11 1990
Poster of Men Of Respect
Men Of Respect
Dennis Farina was
46 in Men Of Respect
as 'Bankie Como'.
Mon, Oct 01 1990
Poster of People Like Us
People Like Us
Dennis Farina was
46 in People Like Us
as 'Elias Renthall'.
Sun, May 13 1990
Poster of The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
Dennis Farina was
45 in The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
as 'Angelo Buono'.
Sun, Apr 02 1989
Poster of Open Admissions
Open Admissions
Dennis Farina was
44 in Open Admissions
as 'Fred Carlson'.
Thu, Sep 08 1988
Poster of Midnight Run
Midnight Run
Dennis Farina was
44 in Midnight Run
as 'Jimmy Serrano'.
Wed, Jul 20 1988
Poster of Six Against the Rock
Six Against the Rock
Dennis Farina was
43 in Six Against the Rock
as 'Robert Stroud'.
Mon, May 18 1987
Poster of Crime Story: Pilot
Crime Story: Pilot
Dennis Farina was
42 in Crime Story: Pilot
as 'Lt. Mike Torello'.
Thu, Sep 18 1986
Poster of Manhunter
Manhunter
Dennis Farina was
42 in Manhunter
as 'Jack Crawford'.
Thu, Aug 14 1986
Poster of Triplecross
Triplecross
Dennis Farina was
42 in Triplecross
as 'Veteran Cop, Ernie'.
Thu, Jul 03 1986
Poster of Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Dennis Farina was
42 in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
as 'Freddy'.
Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of Birthday Boy
Birthday Boy
Dennis Farina was
41 in Birthday Boy
as 'Diner Owner'.
Thu, Jan 02 1986
Poster of Final Jeopardy
Final Jeopardy
Dennis Farina was
41 in Final Jeopardy
as 'Policeman #2'.
Sun, Dec 08 1985
Poster of Code of Silence
Code of Silence
Dennis Farina was
41 in Code of Silence
as 'Det. Dorato'.
Fri, May 03 1985
Poster of The Impostor
The Impostor
Dennis Farina was
40 in The Impostor
as 'Detective'.
Thu, Nov 08 1984
Poster of Hard Knox
Hard Knox
Dennis Farina was
40 in Hard Knox
Sat, Aug 04 1984
Poster of The Killing Floor
The Killing Floor
Dennis Farina was
40 in The Killing Floor
as 'Supervisor'.
Tue, Apr 10 1984
Poster of Through Naked Eyes
Through Naked Eyes
Dennis Farina was
39 in Through Naked Eyes
as 'Patrolman'.
Sun, Dec 11 1983
Poster of Thief
Thief
Dennis Farina was
37 in Thief
as 'Carl'.
Fri, Mar 27 1981

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Luck
Luck
Dennis Farina was
67+ in Luck
as 'Gus Demitriou'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 2012
Poster of New Girl
New Girl
Dennis Farina was
67+ in New Girl
as 'Walt Miller'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of The Looney Tunes Show
The Looney Tunes Show
Dennis Farina was
67+ in The Looney Tunes Show
as 'Frank Russo (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 03 2011
Poster of Empire Falls
Empire Falls
Dennis Farina was
61+ in Empire Falls
as 'Walt Comeau'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 28 2005
Poster of Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Dennis Farina was
61+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury
as 'Joe Fontana'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of Justice League Unlimited
Justice League Unlimited
Dennis Farina was
60+ in Justice League Unlimited
as 'Wildcat (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of In-Laws
In-Laws
Dennis Farina was
58+ in In-Laws
as 'Victor Pellet'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Dinner for Five
Dinner for Five
Dennis Farina was
57+ in Dinner for Five
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Dennis Farina was
55+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Dennis Farina was
54+ in Family Guy
as 'Dennis Farina (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Buddy Faro
Buddy Faro
Dennis Farina was
54+ in Buddy Faro
as 'Buddy Faro'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1998
Poster of Cruel Doubt
Cruel Doubt
Dennis Farina was
48+ in Cruel Doubt
as 'Tom Brereton'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1992
Poster of Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel
Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel
Dennis Farina was
47+ in Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel
as 'Mike Cerone'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 1992
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Dennis Farina was
46+ in Law & Order
as 'Joe Fontana'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Blind Faith
Blind Faith
Dennis Farina was
45+ in Blind Faith
as 'Prosecutor Kelly'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Dennis Farina was
45+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Antoine'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Unsolved Mysteries
Unsolved Mysteries
Dennis Farina was
44+ in Unsolved Mysteries
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1988
Poster of China Beach
China Beach
Dennis Farina was
44+ in China Beach
as 'Lt. Colonel Edward Edward Vincent'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of Crime Story
Crime Story
Dennis Farina was
42+ in Crime Story
as 'Lt. Mike Torello'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of Lady Blue
Lady Blue
Dennis Farina was
41+ in Lady Blue
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 15 1985
Poster of MacGruder and Loud
MacGruder and Loud
Dennis Farina was
40+ in MacGruder and Loud
as 'Bodyguard'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Dennis Farina was
40+ in Hunter
as 'Vic Terranova'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Dennis Farina was
40+ in Miami Vice
as 'Albert Lombard'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Hardcastle and McCormick
Hardcastle and McCormick
Dennis Farina was
39+ in Hardcastle and McCormick
as 'Ed Coley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1983
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Dennis Farina was
38+ in Remington Steele
as 'Uniform'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Dennis Farina was
18+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962