Dennis Farina
An American actor born in Chicago, Dennis Farina was a former police officer whose real-life authority translated into memorable tough-guy roles. He appeared in Spielberg's 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998), the crime comedy 'Get Shorty' (1995) and Guy Ritchie's 'Snatch' (2000), and played Detective Joe Fontana on the series 'Law & Order'. He died in 2013. With his slick moustache and no-nonsense delivery, he was a natural at cops and gangsters, a quintessentially Chicagoan American character actor of gruff charm.
Dennis Farina
39 Movies
23 Series
An American actor born in Chicago, Dennis Farina was a former police officer whose real-life authority translated into memorable tough-guy roles. He appeared in Spielberg's 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998), the crime comedy 'Get Shorty' (1995) and Guy Ritchie's 'Snatch' (2000), and played Detective Joe Fontana on the series 'Law & Order'. He died in 2013. With his slick moustache and no-nonsense delivery, he was a natural at cops and gangsters, a quintessentially Chicagoan American character actor of gruff charm.
Movies
Plays Lieutenant Colonel Anderson
Saving Private Ryan
1998
Plays Avi
Snatch
2000
Plays Richard Banger
What Happens in Vegas
2008
Plays Ray 'Bones' Barboni
Get Shorty
1995
Plays Jimmy Serrano, Chicago mobster
Midnight Run
1988
Plays Marshall Sisco
Out of Sight
1998
Plays Nick Detillo
Striking Distance
1993
Plays Carl
Thief
1981
Plays Henry Desalvo
Big Trouble
2002
Plays Jack Banks
Reindeer Games
2000
Plays Detective Burton
Paparazzi
2004
Plays John Bailey
Eddie
1996
Plays Det. Dorato
Code of Silence
1985
Plays George O'Farrell
Little Big League
1994
Plays Maurice Cantavale
Bottle Shock
2008
Plays Memphis Earl
Knucklehead
2010
Plays L.B.J. Deuce Fairbanks
The Grand
2007
Plays Brian O'Hara
Another Stakeout
1993
Plays Edward O'Leary
You Kill Me
2007
Plays Captain Adam Greer
The Mod Squad
1999
Plays Don Roberto Luciano
Bella Mafia
1997
Plays Bankie Como
Men Of Respect
1990
Plays Dan De Mora
That Old Feeling
1997
Plays Mr. Warner
Stealing Harvard
2002
Plays Carpo
Sidewalks of New York
2001
Plays Dick Muller
Bad Seed
2000
Plays Freddy
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
1986
Plays Mr. Stunder
Mac
1992
Plays John K. Butzin
Authors Anonymous
2014
Plays Sal
We're Talkin' Serious Money
1992
Plays Gilmore
Purple Violets
2007
Plays Joe May
The Last Rites of Joe May
2011
Plays Marty
Bagboy
2007
Plays Luigi
Lucky Stiff
2014
Plays Brian
Street Crimes
1992
Plays Detective
The Impostor
1984
Plays Jack Crawford
Manhunter
1986
TV Shows
Plays Host
Unsolved Mysteries
1988
Plays Joe Fontana
Law & Order
1990
Plays Lt. Mike Torello
Crime Story
1986
Plays Victor Pellet
In-Laws
2002
Plays Buddy Faro
Buddy Faro
1998
Plays Gus Demitriou
Luck
2012
Plays Albert Lombard
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Vic Terranova
Hunter
1984
Plays Wildcat (voice)
Justice League Unlimited
2004
Plays Walt Miller
New Girl
2011
Plays Mike Cerone
Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel
1992
Plays Prosecutor Kelly
Blind Faith
1990
Plays Tom Brereton
Cruel Doubt
1992
Plays Walt Comeau
Empire Falls
2005
Plays Ed Coley
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Plays Uniform
Remington Steele
1982
Plays Lt. Colonel Edward Edward Vincent
China Beach
1988
Plays Antoine
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Joe Fontana
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
2005
Plays Bodyguard
MacGruder and Loud
1985
Plays Frank Russo (voice)
The Looney Tunes Show
2011
Plays Dennis Farina (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Supervisor
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Authors Anonymous
Full Filmography
Lucky Stiff
Luigi
2014
Film
Authors Anonymous
John K. Butzin
2014
Film
New Girl
Walt Miller · 2 episodes
2012–2013
TV
Luck
Gus Demitriou · 9 episodes
2012
TV
The Last Rites of Joe May
Joe May
2011
Film
The Looney Tunes Show
Frank Russo (voice) · 1 episode
2011–
TV
Knucklehead
Memphis Earl
2010
Film
Bottle Shock
Maurice Cantavale
2008
Film
What Happens in Vegas
Richard Banger
2008
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dennis Farina still alive?
Dennis Farina passed away on July 22, 2013 at age 69.
What are the most famous roles of Dennis Farina?
Dennis Farina is best known for roles in Saving Private Ryan, Snatch, What Happens in Vegas.
How many movies has Dennis Farina been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1981), Dennis Farina has appeared in 39 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Dennis Farina's first movie?
The career of Dennis Farina began with Thief (1981).
What is Dennis Farina's most recent movie or series?
Dennis Farina's most recent release is Lucky Stiff, which premiered on October 8, 2014.
What TV shows has Dennis Farina appeared in?
On television, Dennis Farina has appeared in Family Guy, New Girl, Tales from the Crypt, Justice League Unlimited.
Dennis Farina
1944-02-29 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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. He starred on television as Lieutenant Mike Torello on Crime Story and as NYPD Detective Joe Fontana on Law & Order. From 2008 to 2010, he hosted and narrated the television program Unsolved Mysteries on Spike TV. His last major television role was in HBO's Luck, which premiered on January 29, 2012.