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Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Actor · born 29 February 1944 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Where to start: Saving Private Ryan (1998).

As actor 63

TV shows 18

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Dennis Farina movie?

By viewer score, Saving Private Ryan (1998) at 8.2/10.

What are Dennis Farina’s most popular movies?

Saving Private Ryan, Snatch, What Happens in Vegas.

How many movies has Dennis Farina made?

63 films on TMDB, 63 as actor.

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