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Joe Spinell

Bio: ​Joe Spinell was born Joseph J. Spagnuolo in Manhattan, New York of Italian immigrant parents, and the last of six children
Born: Wed, Oct 28 1936
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York

Death: Fri, Jan 13 1989
Joe Spinell is 52 years old
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Poster of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Joe Spinell would have been no older than 52 in 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 2020
Poster of FantastiCozzi
FantastiCozzi
Joe Spinell would have been no older than 52 in FantastiCozzi as 'Count Zarth Arn (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 2016
Poster of The History of 'Cruising'
The History of 'Cruising'
Joe Spinell would have been no older than 52 in The History of 'Cruising' as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 18 2007
Poster of Exorcising 'Cruising'
Exorcising 'Cruising'
Joe Spinell would have been no older than 52 in Exorcising 'Cruising' as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 18 2007
Poster of The Joe Spinell Story
The Joe Spinell Story
Joe Spinell would have been no older than 52 in The Joe Spinell Story as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 21 2001
Poster of The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
Joe Spinell would have been no older than 52 in The American Nightmare as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Thriller Zone
Thriller Zone
Joe Spinell would have been no older than 52 in Thriller Zone as 'Vinny Durand (segment "Fanatical Extremes") (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
Joe Spinell would have been no older than 52 in Rapid Fire as 'Hansen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1989
Poster of The Undertaker
The Undertaker
Joe Spinell was 52 in The Undertaker as 'Uncle Roscoe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1988
Poster of Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob
Joe Spinell was 51 in Married to the Mob as 'Leonard 'Tiptoes' Mazzilli'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1988
Poster of K.O. Kippers
K.O. Kippers
Joe Spinell was 51 in K.O. Kippers as 'Tony Larosa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1988
Poster of Operation Warzone
Operation Warzone
Joe Spinell was 51 in Operation Warzone as 'Brig. Gen. George Delevane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1988
Poster of Deadly Illusion
Deadly Illusion
Joe Spinell was 50 in Deadly Illusion as 'Crazy Man in Gun Bureau'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1987
Poster of The Pick-up Artist
The Pick-up Artist
Joe Spinell was 50 in The Pick-up Artist as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Blood Ties
Blood Ties
Joe Spinell was 50 in Blood Ties as 'Joey, New York Goon #1'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1986
Poster of The Messenger
The Messenger
Joe Spinell was 50 in The Messenger as 'Rico'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of Maniac II: Mr. Robbie
Maniac II: Mr. Robbie
Joe Spinell was 50 in Maniac II: Mr. Robbie as 'Mr. Robbie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1986
Poster of Hollywood Harry
Hollywood Harry
Joe Spinell was 49 in Hollywood Harry as 'Max Caldwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1986
Poster of The Whoopee Boys
The Whoopee Boys
Joe Spinell was 49 in The Whoopee Boys as 'Guido Antonucci'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of The Children of Times Square
The Children of Times Square
Joe Spinell was 49 in The Children of Times Square as 'Street Vendor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Out of the Darkness
Out of the Darkness
Joe Spinell was 48 in Out of the Darkness as 'Jim Halsey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1985
Poster of Walking the Edge
Walking the Edge
Joe Spinell was 48 in Walking the Edge as 'Brusstar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Joe Spinell was 46 in Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer as 'Escobar'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1983
Poster of The Last Fight
The Last Fight
Joe Spinell was 46 in The Last Fight as 'Angelo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1983
Poster of Eureka
Eureka
Joe Spinell was 46 in Eureka as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of Losin' It
Losin' It
Joe Spinell was 46 in Losin' It as 'Border Patrolman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1983
Poster of The Big Score
The Big Score
Joe Spinell was 46 in The Big Score as 'Mayfield'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1983
Poster of One Down, Two to Go
One Down, Two to Go
Joe Spinell was 46 in One Down, Two to Go as 'Joe Spangler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1982
Poster of Monsignor
Monsignor
Joe Spinell was 45 in Monsignor as 'Bride's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of The Last Horror Film
The Last Horror Film
Joe Spinell was 45 in The Last Horror Film as 'Vinny Durand'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1982
Poster of Night Shift
Night Shift
Joe Spinell was 45 in Night Shift as 'Manetti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1982
Poster of Vigilante
Vigilante
Joe Spinell was 45 in Vigilante as 'Eisenberg'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 18 1982
Poster of A Question of Honor
A Question of Honor
Joe Spinell was 45 in A Question of Honor as 'Masked witness (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 1982
Poster of National Lampoon's Movie Madness
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
Joe Spinell was 45 in National Lampoon's Movie Madness as 'Agent / M.C. ("Success Wanters")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1982
Poster of Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter
Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter
Joe Spinell was 45 in Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter as 'Door Guard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1981
Poster of The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
Joe Spinell was 44 in The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic as 'William "Willie" Cicci'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1981
Poster of Nighthawks
Nighthawks
Joe Spinell was 44 in Nighthawks as 'Lt. Munafo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 17 1981
Poster of The First Deadly Sin
The First Deadly Sin
Joe Spinell was 43 in The First Deadly Sin as 'Charles Lipsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1980
Poster of Melvin and Howard
Melvin and Howard
Joe Spinell was 43 in Melvin and Howard as 'Go-Go Club Owner #2 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1980
Poster of The Little Dragons
The Little Dragons
Joe Spinell was 43 in The Little Dragons as 'Yancey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1980
Poster of Brubaker
Brubaker
Joe Spinell was 43 in Brubaker as 'Floyd Birdwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1980
Poster of Nightside
Nightside
Joe Spinell was 43 in Nightside as 'Michael Vincent'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 08 1980
Poster of Maniac
Maniac
Joe Spinell was 43 in Maniac as 'Frank Zito'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1980
Poster of Forbidden Zone
Forbidden Zone
Joe Spinell was 43 in Forbidden Zone as 'Drunken Sailor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1980
Poster of The Ninth Configuration
The Ninth Configuration
Joe Spinell was 43 in The Ninth Configuration as 'Lt. Spinell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 29 1980
Poster of Cruising
Cruising
Joe Spinell was 43 in Cruising as 'Patrolman DiSimone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1980
Poster of Vampire
Vampire
Joe Spinell was 42 in Vampire as 'Capt. Desher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1979
Poster of Rocky II
Rocky II
Joe Spinell was 42 in Rocky II as 'Tony Gazzo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1979
Poster of Winter Kills
Winter Kills
Joe Spinell was 42 in Winter Kills as 'Arthur Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1979
Poster of Last Embrace
Last Embrace
Joe Spinell was 42 in Last Embrace as 'Man in Cantina'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1979
Poster of Starcrash
Starcrash
Joe Spinell was 42 in Starcrash as 'Count Zartharn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1978
Poster of The One Man Jury
The One Man Jury
Joe Spinell was 41 in The One Man Jury as 'Mike Abatino'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Paradise Alley
Paradise Alley
Joe Spinell was 41 in Paradise Alley as 'Burp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1978
Poster of Big Wednesday
Big Wednesday
Joe Spinell was 41 in Big Wednesday as 'Psychologist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1978
Poster of Nunzio
Nunzio
Joe Spinell was 41 in Nunzio as 'Angelo'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1978
Poster of Sorcerer
Sorcerer
Joe Spinell was 40 in Sorcerer as 'Spider'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1977
Poster of Rocky
Rocky
Joe Spinell was 40 in Rocky as 'Tony Gazzo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1976
Poster of Stay Hungry
Stay Hungry
Joe Spinell was 39 in Stay Hungry as 'Jabo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1976
Poster of Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver
Joe Spinell was 39 in Taxi Driver as 'Personnel Officer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1976
Poster of Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Joe Spinell was 39 in Next Stop, Greenwich Village as 'Cop'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1976
Poster of The Ransom of Red Chief
The Ransom of Red Chief
Joe Spinell was 39 in The Ransom of Red Chief as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of 92 in the Shade
92 in the Shade
Joe Spinell was 38 in 92 in the Shade as 'Ollie Slatt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1975
Poster of Farewell, My Lovely
Farewell, My Lovely
Joe Spinell was 38 in Farewell, My Lovely as 'Nick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1975
Poster of Strike Force
Strike Force
Joe Spinell was 38 in Strike Force as 'Sol Terranova'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1975
Poster of Rancho Deluxe
Rancho Deluxe
Joe Spinell was 38 in Rancho Deluxe as 'Mr. Colson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II
Joe Spinell was 38 in The Godfather Part II as 'William 'Willie' Cicci'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1974
Poster of The Seven-Ups
The Seven-Ups
Joe Spinell was 37 in The Seven-Ups as 'Toredano'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1973
Poster of Cops and Robbers
Cops and Robbers
Joe Spinell was 36 in Cops and Robbers as 'Marty'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1973
Poster of The Godfather
The Godfather
Joe Spinell was 35 in The Godfather as 'Willi Cicci (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1972

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 The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Joe Spinell was 48+ in The Equalizer as 'Mob Boss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Joe Spinell was 41+ in Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television as 'William "Willie" Cicci'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 12 1977