Acting
George DiCenzo
EN cinema · 52 credits
Born
21 April 1940
Died
9 August 2010 (aged 70)
Birthplace
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Also known as George Di Cenzo · George Di'Cenzo · George Ralph DiCenzo · George Dicenzo
George Ralph DiCenzo (April 21, 1940 – August 9, 2010) was an American actor, and one-time associate producer for Dark Shadows. He was in the show business for over 30 years, with extensive film, TV, stage, and commercial credits. DiCenzo notably played Marty's grandfather Sam Baines in the film Back to the Future. He also had a minor role in William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III. DiCenzo died on August 9, 2010, as a result of sepsis.
Known for
Filmography
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
as Uncle George
Hustle
as Bartlett Giamatti
Tempted
as Byron Blades
Hotel
as Boris
Illuminata
as Jailor
Lesser Prophets
as Jerry
Down, Out and Dangerous
as Lance Fredericks
Gypsy Eyes
as Wyden Burrows
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
as Albert Nardone
The Exorcist III
as Stedman
Sing
as Mr. Marowitz
Face of the Enemy
as James Wald
Memories of Manon
as Dorgan
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
as Mr. Dan Blackheart
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
as Scotty
Walk Like a Man
as Bob (Bub) Downs
About Last Night...
as Mr. Favio
Omega Syndrome
as Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton
Back to the Future
as Sam Baines
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
as Bow / Hordak (voice)
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
as Hordak / Bow (voice)
Cowboy
as Davis Bentlow
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
as Tony Caruso
Gangster Wars
as Arnold Rothstein
Killing at Hell's Gate
as Sam Caldwell
The Ninth Configuration
as Capt. Fairbanks
Reunion
as Vincent Scozzola
The Night the City Screamed
as Cliff Barrankos
The Frisco Kid
as Darryl Diggs
High Midnight
as Bennett
The Jordan Chance
as Sheriff DeVega
To Kill a Cop
as Capt. Cornworth
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as Major Benchley
The Hostage Heart
as Chief George Reinhold
The Choirboys
as Lt. Grimsley
Helter Skelter
as Vincent Bugliosi
Las Vegas Lady
as Eversull
The Swiss Family Robinson
as Suramin
The Invasion of Carol Enders
as Dr. Palmer
Murder Works Overtime
as Pacciardi
The Norliss Tapes
as Man in Langdon Gallery
The Night Strangler
as Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)
The Blue Knight
as Zoot Lafferty
Across 110th Street
as Patrolman
Going Home
as Sergeant
House of Dark Shadows
as Deputy (uncredited)
Dead of Night: A Darkness at Blaisedon
Producer's Assistant