George DiCenzo
Known for Acting · 104 credits
- Born
- 1940-04-21
- Died
- 2010-08-09
- Place of birth
- New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Also known as
- George Di Cenzo · George Di'Cenzo · George Ralph DiCenzo · George Dicenzo
Biography
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
Law & Order
1990
as Eddie Palmieri / Sam "Bunny" Russo
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Raoul Sabatelli
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Johnny Blaze / Sgt. Kettler / Mario Carboni / Inspector Lombardo / Lt. Harry Fogel / Michael Gardner
NYPD Blue
1993
as Pete Russell
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Len Jessup / Professor Alika Kalei / Yuri Bloch
Dynasty
1981
as Charles Dalton
TV Shows (54)
Law & Order
1990
as Eddie Palmieri / Sam "Bunny" Russo
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Raoul Sabatelli
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Johnny Blaze / Sgt. Kettler / Mario Carboni / Inspector Lombardo / Lt. Harry Fogel / Michael Gardner
NYPD Blue
1993
as Pete Russell
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Len Jessup / Professor Alika Kalei / Yuri Bloch
Dynasty
1981
as Charles Dalton
The Waltons
1972
as Calvin Satterfield
Ironside
1967
as Joe / Paul Benson
Matlock
1986
as George Wilton
Magnum, P.I.
1980
as M. Barry Aldridge
Judging Amy
1999
as Atty. Barr
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
as Ubu (voice)
Animaniacs
1993
as Commandant (voice)
The Rockford Files
1974
as Harry Stoner
The Equalizer
1985
as Dorgan / Bruno Dominic
Jake and the Fatman
1987
as Pat LaToni
The F.B.I.
1965
as Dave
Cannon
1971
Gunsmoke
1955
as Newt / Mr. Bruce
Barnaby Jones
1973
as Landau
Baretta
1975
DuckTales
1987
as Brigadier Broccoli (voice)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
1983
Kojak
1973
as Harry Ferguson
She-Ra: Princess of Power
1985
as Bow / Sea Hawk / Hordak / Tung Lashor / Dylamug / Vultak
Eight Is Enough
1977
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Frank Ciano / Bert Masters
New York Undercover
1994
Police Story
1973
as Torchia
How the West Was Won
1977
as Tomaz
The Manhunter
1974
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
1981
as Captain America / Steve Rogers (voice) / Lance Macho (voice) / Cyclops / Scott Summers (voice)
Equal Justice
1990
as Arnold Bach
Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
1985
as (voice)
Blacke's Magic
1986
Bodies of Evidence
1992
as Robert Stiles
If Tomorrow Comes
1986
as Anthony Orsatti
Paradise
1988
as Ned Wick
Hunter
1977
as Rafik Saraffi
Wonderland
2000
as Therapist
Blackstar
1981
The Gangster Chronicles
1981
Delphi Bureau
1972
as Langtree
McClain's Law
1981
as Lt. Edward DeNisco
Space Academy
1977
Space Sentinels
1977
Doc Elliot
1973
as Jim Semple
The Blue Knight
1973
as Zoot Lafferty
Aspen
1977
as Abe Singer
To Kill a Cop
1978
as Captain Cornworth
Kung Fu
1972
as Jess
McNaughton's Daughter
1976
as Jack Perrili
Joe's Life
1993
Helter Skelter
1976
as Vincent Bugliosi
Movies (50)
Back to the Future
1985
as Sam Baines
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
as Major Benchley
The Exorcist III
1990
as Stedman
Gypsy Eyes
1993
as Wyden Burrows
About Last Night...
1986
as Mr. Favio
The Ninth Configuration
1980
as Capt. Fairbanks
Omega Syndrome
1986
as Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton
Tempted
2001
as Byron Blades
It Had to Be You
2000
as Mel
Helter Skelter
1976
as Vincent Bugliosi
The Invasion of Carol Enders
1974
as Dr. Palmer
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
1985
as Bow / Hordak (voice)
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
1988
as Mr. Dan Blackheart
Across 110th Street
1972
as Patrolman
House of Dark Shadows
1970
as Deputy (uncredited)
Las Vegas Lady
1975
as Eversull
The Night Strangler
1973
as Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)
The Norliss Tapes
1973
as Man in Langdon Gallery
The Blue Knight
1973
as Zoot Lafferty
The Swiss Family Robinson
1975
as Suramin
The Frisco Kid
1979
as Darryl Diggs
Killing at Hell's Gate
1981
as Sam Caldwell
Murder Works Overtime
1974
as Pacciardi
Face of the Enemy
1989
as James Wald
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
1991
as Albert Nardone
The Choirboys
1977
as Lt. Grimsley
Going Home
1971
as Sergeant
The Hostage Heart
1977
as Chief George Reinhold
Gangster Wars
1981
as Arnold Rothstein
Lesser Prophets
1997
as Jerry
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
1987
as Scotty
Sing
1989
as Mr. Marowitz
The Jordan Chance
1978
as Sheriff DeVega
The Night the City Screamed
1980
as Cliff Barrankos
Breach of Contract
1982
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
1983
as Bowdish
Hotel
2001
as Boris
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
1986
as (voice)
Cowboy
1983
as Davis Bentlow
Down, Out and Dangerous
1995
as Lance Fredericks
Memories of Manon
1989
as Dorgan
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
1985
as Hordak / Bow (voice)
To Kill a Cop
1978
as Capt. Cornworth
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
1981
as Tony Caruso
Walk Like a Man
1987
as Bob (Bub) Downs
Hustle
2004
as Bartlett Giamatti
High Midnight
1979
as Bennett
Illuminata
1998
as Jailor
Reunion
1980
as Vincent Scozzola
Last Hours Before Morning
1975
as Owings
About 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. With 104 credits spanning from 1955 to 2004, George DiCenzo has appeared in 50 films and 54 TV shows.
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Most Popular George DiCenzo Movies
- Back to the Future (1985) — as Sam Baines
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) — as Major Benchley
- The Exorcist III (1990) — as Stedman
- Gypsy Eyes (1993) — as Wyden Burrows
- About Last Night... (1986) — as Mr. Favio
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