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Vincent Gardenia

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Vincent Gardenia  (January 7, 1920 – December 9, 1992) was an Italian American stage, film, and television actor
Born: Wed, Jan 07 1920
Birthplace: Naples, Italy

Death: Wed, Dec 09 1992
Vincent Gardenia is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Howard
Howard
Vincent Gardenia would have been no older than 72 in Howard as 'Mr. Mushnik (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 2018
Poster of Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
Vincent Gardenia would have been no older than 72 in Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 2006
Poster of The Super
The Super
Vincent Gardenia was 71 in The Super as 'Big Lou Kritski'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1991
Poster of Coney Island
Coney Island
Vincent Gardenia was 71 in Coney Island as 'Self - Actor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1991
Poster of The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story
The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story
Vincent Gardenia was 70 in The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story as 'Harry Pizer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1990
Poster of Age-Old Friends
Age-Old Friends
Vincent Gardenia was 69 in Age-Old Friends as 'Michael Aylott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1989
Poster of Skin Deep
Skin Deep
Vincent Gardenia was 69 in Skin Deep as 'Barney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of Cavalli si nasce
Cavalli si nasce
Vincent Gardenia was 69 in Cavalli si nasce as 'Principe napoletano'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1989
Poster of Moonstruck
Moonstruck
Vincent Gardenia was 67 in Moonstruck as 'Cosmo Castorini'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Vincent Gardenia was 66 in Little Shop of Horrors as 'Mushnik'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1986
Poster of Deadheat
Deadheat
Vincent Gardenia was 65 in Deadheat as 'Tassi, the Commissioner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers
Vincent Gardenia was 65 in Movers & Shakers as 'Saul Gritz'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Vincent Gardenia was 65 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Brass
Brass
Vincent Gardenia was 64 in Brass as 'Chief Mike Maldonato'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Dark Mirror
Dark Mirror
Vincent Gardenia was 64 in Dark Mirror as 'Detective Al Church'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1984
Poster of Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt
Vincent Gardenia was 63 in Charley's Aunt as 'Stephen Spettigue'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1983
Poster of Muggable Mary: Street Cop
Muggable Mary: Street Cop
Vincent Gardenia was 62 in Muggable Mary: Street Cop as 'Maggio'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of Death Wish II
Death Wish II
Vincent Gardenia was 62 in Death Wish II as 'Det. Frank Ochoa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1982
Poster of The Odd Squad
The Odd Squad
Vincent Gardenia was 61 in The Odd Squad as 'General Briggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Thornwell
Thornwell
Vincent Gardenia was 61 in Thornwell as 'Traeger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1981
Poster of The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
Vincent Gardenia was 60 in The Last Flight of Noah's Ark as 'Stoney'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 1980
Poster of Home Movies
Home Movies
Vincent Gardenia was 60 in Home Movies as 'Doctor Byrd'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1980
Poster of Goldie and the Boxer
Goldie and the Boxer
Vincent Gardenia was 59 in Goldie and the Boxer as 'Sam Diamond'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1979
Poster of Marciano
Marciano
Vincent Gardenia was 59 in Marciano as 'Al Weill'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1979
Poster of The House by the Edge of the Lake
The House by the Edge of the Lake
Vincent Gardenia was 59 in The House by the Edge of the Lake as 'Old Painter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1979
Poster of Firepower
Firepower
Vincent Gardenia was 59 in Firepower as 'Frank Hull'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1979
Poster of Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait
Vincent Gardenia was 58 in Heaven Can Wait as 'Krim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1978
Poster of Greased Lightning
Greased Lightning
Vincent Gardenia was 57 in Greased Lightning as 'Sheriff Cotton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1977
Poster of Fire Sale
Fire Sale
Vincent Gardenia was 57 in Fire Sale as 'Benny Fikus'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1977
Poster of The Big Racket
The Big Racket
Vincent Gardenia was 56 in The Big Racket as 'Pepe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1976
Poster of La banca di Monate
La banca di Monate
Vincent Gardenia was 56 in La banca di Monate as 'Santino Paleari'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1976
Poster of Luna di miele in tre
Luna di miele in tre
Vincent Gardenia was 56 in Luna di miele in tre as 'Frankie, the journalist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
Vincent Gardenia was 55 in The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery as 'Big Daddy Jessup'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1975
Poster of The Front Page
The Front Page
Vincent Gardenia was 54 in The Front Page as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of Death Wish
Death Wish
Vincent Gardenia was 54 in Death Wish as 'Frank Ochoa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1974
Poster of Lucky Luciano
Lucky Luciano
Vincent Gardenia was 53 in Lucky Luciano as 'Colonel Charles Poletti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1973
Poster of Bang the Drum Slowly
Bang the Drum Slowly
Vincent Gardenia was 53 in Bang the Drum Slowly as 'Dutch Schnell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1973
Poster of The Screaming Skull
The Screaming Skull
Vincent Gardenia was 53 in The Screaming Skull as 'Ollie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1973
Poster of Hickey & Boggs
Hickey & Boggs
Vincent Gardenia was 52 in Hickey & Boggs as 'Papadakis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
Vincent Gardenia was 51 in Cold Turkey as 'Mayor Wappler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of Little Murders
Little Murders
Vincent Gardenia was 51 in Little Murders as 'Carol Newquist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1971
Poster of Where’s Poppa?
Where’s Poppa?
Vincent Gardenia was 50 in Where’s Poppa? as 'Coach Williams'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1970
Poster of Jenny
Jenny
Vincent Gardenia was 49 in Jenny as 'Mr. Marsh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob
Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob
Vincent Gardenia was 49 in Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob as 'Vito Lugana'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969
Poster of The Third Day
The Third Day
Vincent Gardenia was 45 in The Third Day as 'Preston'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1965
Poster of A View from the Bridge
A View from the Bridge
Vincent Gardenia was 42 in A View from the Bridge as 'Lipari'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1962
Poster of The Hustler
The Hustler
Vincent Gardenia was 41 in The Hustler as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1961
Poster of Mad Dog Coll
Mad Dog Coll
Vincent Gardenia was 41 in Mad Dog Coll as 'Dutch Schultz'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1961
Poster of Parrish
Parrish
Vincent Gardenia was 41 in Parrish as 'Bit part (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1961
Poster of The Dybbuk
The Dybbuk
Vincent Gardenia was 40 in The Dybbuk as 'Nissen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of Murder, Inc.
Murder, Inc.
Vincent Gardenia was 40 in Murder, Inc. as 'Lazlo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 28 1960
Poster of Cop Hater
Cop Hater
Vincent Gardenia was 38 in Cop Hater as 'Danny the Gimp'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1958
Poster of The Night America Trembled
The Night America Trembled
Vincent Gardenia was 37 in The Night America Trembled as 'Dick'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1957
Poster of Twelve Angry Men
Twelve Angry Men
Vincent Gardenia was 34 in Twelve Angry Men as 'Bailiff'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1954

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 L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Vincent Gardenia was 66+ in L.A. Law as 'Murray Melman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Vincent Gardenia was 65+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Kennedy
Kennedy
Vincent Gardenia was 63+ in Kennedy as 'J. Edgar Hoover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 20 1983
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Vincent Gardenia was 63+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Breaking Away
Breaking Away
Vincent Gardenia was 60+ in Breaking Away as 'Ray Stohler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 29 1980
Poster of The Dream Merchants
The Dream Merchants
Vincent Gardenia was 60+ in The Dream Merchants as 'Peter Kessler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 12 1980
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Vincent Gardenia was 53+ in Kojak as 'Det. Vince LaGuardia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Maude
Maude
Vincent Gardenia was 52+ in Maude as 'Judge Motorman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Vincent Gardenia was 52+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
Vincent Gardenia was 51+ in All in the Family as 'Curtis Rempley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Vincent Gardenia was 50+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Vincent Gardenia was 50+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Vincent Gardenia was 47+ in Mannix as 'Eddie Cortina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Vincent Gardenia was 47+ in Judd for the Defense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Vincent Gardenia was 47+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Vincent Gardenia was 46+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Vito Lugana, Lewis George Parma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of The Monkees
The Monkees
Vincent Gardenia was 46+ in The Monkees
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The Rat Patrol
The Rat Patrol
Vincent Gardenia was 46+ in The Rat Patrol as 'Colonel Centis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
Vincent Gardenia was 45+ in The Big Valley as 'John Sample, Briggs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of The Rogues
The Rogues
Vincent Gardenia was 44+ in The Rogues as 'Inspector, Chief Inspector'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Vincent Gardenia was 43+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Charlie Raines'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Vincent Gardenia was 43+ in The Fugitive as 'Capt. Bill Gibbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Vincent Gardenia was 41+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Vincent Gardenia was 41+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Vincent Gardenia was 41+ in The Defenders as 'George Morton, Sullivan, Peter Chakris, Mr. Kraft'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Tallahassee 7000
Tallahassee 7000
Vincent Gardenia was 41+ in Tallahassee 7000
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 24 1961
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Vincent Gardenia was 38+ in Naked City as 'Crudelli, Musso'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Decoy
Decoy
Vincent Gardenia was 37+ in Decoy as 'Bull'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1957
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Vincent Gardenia was 36+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Vincent Gardenia was 35+ in Gunsmoke as 'Charles Shepherd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Vincent Gardenia was 28+ in Studio One as 'Dick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948