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Actor
Occupations
Character actor, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
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Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier B -- 46,015 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 41
Year context
Born in 1944 -- D-Day: Allied invasion of Normandy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Career
Career spanning 26 years (1985-2011)
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Filmography (26)
Biography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Dennis Farina?
Dennis Farina was born on and passed away on at the age of 69.
Where was Dennis Farina born?
Dennis Farina was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Dennis Farina been in?
Dennis Farina has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include New Girl (2011), Bagboy (2007), The Grand (2007), Paparazzi (2004), In-Laws (2002).
What is Dennis Farina known for?
Dennis Farina is primarily known as an actor. Donaldo Gugliermo "Dennis" Farina (February 29, 1944 – July 22, 2013) was an American actor. Often typecast as a mobster or police officer, he is…
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You can find more about Dennis Farina on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
