Michael V. Gazzo

Acting

Biography

Michael Vincenzo Gazzo (April 5, 1923 - February 14, 1995) was an American playwright and actor. He is best known for his role in The Godfather: Part II (1974), for which he was nominated the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Filmography 59

Movies (30)

The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
2016
Frank Pentangeli
Nothing to Lose
1994
Joe
Last Action Hero
1993
Torelli
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
1992
Frankie Pentangeli
Cookie
1989
Carmine
Blood Ties
1986
Joseph Salina
Fear City
1984
Mike
Cannonball Run II
1984
Sonny
Sudden Impact
1983
Threlkis (uncredited)
The Winter of Our Discontent
1983
Marullo
Sizzle
1981
Nick Tripoli
Body and Soul
1981
Frankie
Back Roads
1981
Tazio
Alligator
1980
Chief Clark
Hoodlums
1980
Gus Azziello
The Border
1980
Chico Suarez
Cuba Crossing
1980
Rossellini (as Michael Gazzo)
Beggarman, Thief
1979
Sartene
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979
Harry the Trainer
Beach Patrol
1979
Banker
Love and Bullets
1979
Lobo
King of the Gypsies
1978
Spiro Giorgio
Fingers
1978
Ben
Black Sunday
1977
Muzi
Brinks: The Great Robbery
1976
Mario Russo
The Godfather Part II
1974
Frank Pentangeli
Crazy Joe
1974
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
1971
A Black Suit
A Man Called Adam
1966
Minor Role (uncredited)
On the Waterfront
1954
Bit (uncredited)

Shows (29)

Ring of the Musketeers
1992
Papa
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Joseph DaSilva
L.A. Law
1986
Roscoe Zambini
1st & Ten
1984
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Dino Lampella
Darkroom
1981
Nino
The Fall Guy
1981
Ricco
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Victor DiGorgio
B.A.D. Cats
1980
Junkyard George Karosky
Beggarman, Thief
1979
Sartene
Supertrain
1979
Henry Menkton
Vega$
1978
Cruger Hallow
Taxi
1978
Vince
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
1977
Frankie Pentangeli
Lucan
1977
Alice
1976
Gino Tarantella
Ellery Queen
1975
Benny Franks
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Joe Durniak
Switch
1975
Tony
Welcome Back, Kotter
1975
Angelo DeMora
Baretta
1975
Rico Giove
Kojak
1973
Joel Adrian
Barnaby Jones
1973
Mr. Farinelli
Columbo
1971
Vittorio Rossi
Medical Center
1969
Leo Gardena
The Defenders
1961
Schultz
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Marullo
Robert Montgomery Presents
1950
Suspense
1949
Handler