Acting
Michael V. Gazzo
EN, IT, ES, CS cinema · 31 credits
Born
5 April 1923
Died
14 February 1995 (aged 71)
Birthplace
Hillside, New Jersey, USA
Also known as Michael Gazzo
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.
Known for
Filmography
Last Action Hero
as Torelli
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
as Frankie Pentangeli
Cookie
as Carmine
Blood Ties
as Joseph Salina
Fear City
as Mike
Cannonball Run II
as Sonny
The Winter of Our Discontent
as Marullo
Back Roads
as Tazio
Sizzle
as Nick Tripoli
Body and Soul
as Frankie
Cuba Crossing
as Rossellini (as Michael Gazzo)
The Border
as Chico Suarez
Hoodlums
as Gus Azziello
Alligator
as Chief Clark
Love and Bullets
as Lobo
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
as Harry the Trainer
Beach Patrol
as Banker
Fingers
as Ben
King of the Gypsies
as Spiro Giorgio
Black Sunday
as Muzi
Brinks: The Great Robbery
as Mario Russo
The Godfather Part II
as Frank Pentangeli
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
as A Black Suit
A Hatful of Rain
Screenplay, Teleplay
A Man Called Adam
as Minor Role (uncredited)
King Creole
Screenplay
A Hatful of Rain
Theatre Play, Screenplay
On the Waterfront
as Bit (uncredited)