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Abe Vigoda

Abe Vigoda

Actor · born 24 February 1921 · New York City, New York, USA

Tall, dour-faced and slouch-shouldered character actor Abraham Charles Vigoda (February 24, 1921 – January 26, 2016) proved himself in both gritty dramatic roles, and as an actor with wonderful comedic timing.

Vigoda was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Lena (Moses) and Samuel Vigoda, both Russian Jewish immigrants. His father was a tailor on the Lower East Side. He made his first stage appearance at the age of 17 and plodded away in small theater shows for over 20 years. For the majority of film-goers, Vigoda first came to prominence in The Godfather (1972) as the double-crossing Tessio, pleading with Robert Duvall to get him off the hook "for old times' sake." He also appeared in its sequel.

Where to start: The Godfather (1972).

As actor 49

TV shows 18

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Abe Vigoda movie?

By viewer score, The Godfather (1972) at 8.7/10.

What are Abe Vigoda’s most popular movies?

The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, Look Who's Talking.

How many movies has Abe Vigoda made?

49 films on TMDB, 49 as actor.

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