Michael V. Gazzo

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.

Known For

The Godfather Part II

as Frank Pentangeli

Last Action Hero

as Torelli

On the Waterfront

as Bit (uncredited)

Columbo

as Vittorio Rossi

Magnum, P.I.

as Victor DiGorgio

Alligator

as Chief Clark

Cannonball Run II

as Sonny

Starsky & Hutch

as Joe Durniak

Taxi

as Vince

The Fall Guy

as Ricco