Portrait of Dennis Farina

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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Lucky Stiff
Lucky Stiff
Dennis Farina would have been no older than 69 in Lucky Stiff as 'Luigi'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 2011
Poster of Knucklehead
Knucklehead
Dennis Farina was 66 in Knucklehead as 'Memphis Earl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2010
Poster of Bottle Shock
Bottle Shock
Dennis Farina was 64 in Bottle Shock as 'Maurice Cantavale'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 2008
Poster of Bagboy
Bagboy
Dennis Farina was 63 in Bagboy as 'Marty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of The Grand
The Grand
Dennis Farina was 63 in The Grand as 'L.B.J. Deuce Fairbanks'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 2007
Poster of Purple Violets
Purple Violets
Dennis Farina was 63 in Purple Violets as 'Gilmore'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 2007
Poster of You Kill Me
You Kill Me
Dennis Farina was 62 in You Kill Me as 'Edward O'Leary'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 2006
Poster of Get Shorty: Wiseguys And Dolls
Get Shorty: Wiseguys And Dolls
Dennis Farina was 60 in Get Shorty: Wiseguys And Dolls as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 2005
Poster of The Making of 'Heat'
The Making of 'Heat'
Dennis Farina was 60 in The Making of 'Heat' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 2005
Poster of Paparazzi
Paparazzi
Dennis Farina was 60 in Paparazzi as 'Detective Burton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 2004
Poster of This Old Cub
This Old Cub
Dennis Farina was 60 in This Old Cub as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 2004
Poster of Stealing Harvard
Stealing Harvard
Dennis Farina was 58 in Stealing Harvard as 'Mr. Warner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2002
Poster of Big Trouble
Big Trouble
Dennis Farina was 58 in Big Trouble as 'Henry Desalvo'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 2001
Poster of Making 'Snatch'
Making 'Snatch'
Dennis Farina was 57 in Making 'Snatch' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 2001
Poster of Snatch
Snatch
Dennis Farina was 56 in Snatch as 'Cousin Avi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2000
Poster of Bad Seed
Bad Seed
Dennis Farina was 56 in Bad Seed as 'Dick Muller'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2000
Poster of Reindeer Games
Reindeer Games
Dennis Farina was 55 in Reindeer Games as 'Jack Banks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2000
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Dennis Farina was 55 in The Mod Squad as 'Captain Adam Greer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1999
Poster of Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan
Dennis Farina was 54 in Saving Private Ryan as 'Lieutenant Colonel Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1998
Poster of Out of Sight
Out of Sight
Dennis Farina was 54 in Out of Sight as 'Marshall Sisco'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1998
Poster of Bella Mafia
Bella Mafia
Dennis Farina was 53 in Bella Mafia as 'Don Roberto Luciano'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1997
Poster of That Old Feeling
That Old Feeling
Dennis Farina was 53 in That Old Feeling as 'Dan De Mora'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1997
Poster of Eddie
Eddie
Dennis Farina was 52 in Eddie as 'John Bailey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1996
Poster of Get Shorty
Get Shorty
Dennis Farina was 51 in Get Shorty as 'Ray 'Bones' Barboni'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1995
Poster of Bonanza: Under Attack
Bonanza: Under Attack
Dennis Farina was 50 in Bonanza: Under Attack as 'Charley Siringo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1995
Poster of Little Big League
Little Big League
Dennis Farina was 50 in Little Big League as 'George O'Farrell'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1993
Poster of Striking Distance
Striking Distance
Dennis Farina was 49 in Striking Distance as 'Capt. Nick Detillo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of Romeo Is Bleeding
Romeo Is Bleeding
Dennis Farina was 49 in Romeo Is Bleeding as 'Nick Gazzara (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Another Stakeout
Another Stakeout
Dennis Farina was 49 in Another Stakeout as 'Brian O'Hara'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1993
Poster of Mac
Mac
Dennis Farina was 48 in Mac as 'Mr. Stunder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1992
Poster of Street Crimes
Street Crimes
Dennis Farina was 48 in Street Crimes as 'Brian'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1992
Poster of The American Gangster
The American Gangster
Dennis Farina was 48 in The American Gangster as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1992
Poster of Perfect Crimes
Perfect Crimes
Dennis Farina was 47 in Perfect Crimes as 'Armand Zaro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1991
Poster of Havana
Havana
Dennis Farina was 46 in Havana as 'Joe Volpe's Assistant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1990
Poster of Men Of Respect
Men Of Respect
Dennis Farina was 46 in Men Of Respect as 'Bankie Como'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1990
Poster of People Like Us
People Like Us
Dennis Farina was 46 in People Like Us as 'Elias Renthall'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 1989
Poster of Open Admissions
Open Admissions
Dennis Farina was 44 in Open Admissions as 'Fred Carlson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1988
Poster of Midnight Run
Midnight Run
Dennis Farina was 44 in Midnight Run as 'Jimmy Serrano'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1987
Poster of Crime Story: Pilot
Crime Story: Pilot
Dennis Farina was 42 in Crime Story: Pilot as 'Lt. Mike Torello'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 18 1986
Poster of Manhunter
Manhunter
Dennis Farina was 42 in Manhunter as 'Jack Crawford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1986
Poster of Triplecross
Triplecross
Dennis Farina was 42 in Triplecross as 'Veteran Cop, Ernie'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of Birthday Boy
Birthday Boy
Dennis Farina was 41 in Birthday Boy as 'Diner Owner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1986
Poster of Final Jeopardy
Final Jeopardy
Dennis Farina was 41 in Final Jeopardy as 'Policeman #2'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1985
Poster of Code of Silence
Code of Silence
Dennis Farina was 41 in Code of Silence as 'Det. Dorato'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1985
Poster of The Impostor
The Impostor
Dennis Farina was 40 in The Impostor as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1984
Poster of Hard Knox
Hard Knox
Dennis Farina was 40 in Hard Knox
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 1984
Poster of The Killing Floor
The Killing Floor
Dennis Farina was 40 in The Killing Floor as 'Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 1984
Poster of Through Naked Eyes
Through Naked Eyes
Dennis Farina was 39 in Through Naked Eyes as 'Patrolman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1983
Poster of Thief
Thief
Dennis Farina was 37 in Thief as 'Carl'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 2012
Poster of New Girl
New Girl
Dennis Farina was 67+ in New Girl as 'Walt Miller'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 03 2011
Poster of Empire Falls
Empire Falls
Dennis Farina was 61+ in Empire Falls as 'Walt Comeau'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of In-Laws
In-Laws
Dennis Farina was 58+ in In-Laws as 'Victor Pellet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Dinner for Five
Dinner for Five
Dennis Farina was 57+ in Dinner for Five
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Dennis Farina was 54+ in Family Guy as 'Dennis Farina (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Buddy Faro
Buddy Faro
Dennis Farina was 54+ in Buddy Faro as 'Buddy Faro'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1998
Poster of Cruel Doubt
Cruel Doubt
Dennis Farina was 48+ in Cruel Doubt as 'Tom Brereton'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 1992
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Dennis Farina was 46+ in Law & Order as 'Joe Fontana'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Blind Faith
Blind Faith
Dennis Farina was 45+ in Blind Faith as 'Prosecutor Kelly'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Unsolved Mysteries
Unsolved Mysteries
Dennis Farina was 44+ in Unsolved Mysteries as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of Crime Story
Crime Story
Dennis Farina was 42+ in Crime Story as 'Lt. Mike Torello'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of Lady Blue
Lady Blue
Dennis Farina was 41+ in Lady Blue
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1985
Poster of MacGruder and Loud
MacGruder and Loud
Dennis Farina was 40+ in MacGruder and Loud as 'Bodyguard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Dennis Farina was 40+ in Hunter as 'Vic Terranova'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Dennis Farina was 40+ in Miami Vice as 'Albert Lombard'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1983
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Dennis Farina was 38+ in Remington Steele as 'Uniform'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962