Val Bisoglio | |
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Born | Italo Valentino Bisoglio
[1] May 7, 1926 New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 18, 2021
Los Olivos, California, U.S. | (aged 95)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1956–2002 |
Spouse | Bonnie Bisoglio [1] |
Children | 3 [1] |
Italo Valentino Bisoglio (May 7, 1926 – October 18, 2021) was an American character actor primarily known for his work on television. [2]
Bisoglio was born in New York City, New York, [3] on May 7, 1926. [3] [2]
Bisoglio may be best known for his recurring role as restaurateur "Danny Tovo" in the popular medical drama television series Quincy, M.E. from 1976 to 1983. [1] [3] During his television acting career, Bisoglio appeared in numerous television programs during the 1960s and 1970s including The Doctors, McCloud, M*A*S*H (three episodes), [4] All in the Family, [3] Barney Miller, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Roll Out, Kojak, Baretta, McMillan & Wife, and The Rockford Files. [3] In 1986, Bisoglio appeared on Miami Vice (season 3, episode 11) in an episode titled "Forgive Us our Debts". [5]
In 2002, he appeared in his final television role as Murf Lupo in The Sopranos, [1] appearing in three episodes. [4]
From his work in film, Bisoglio is perhaps best known for his role as "Frank Manero Sr.", the volatile father of "Tony Manero" ( John Travolta) in the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever. [6]
His other film credits include an uncredited role in Serpico (1973), as well as roles in No Way to Treat a Lady (1968), The Brotherhood (1968), The Don Is Dead (1973), Linda Lovelace for President (1975), The Hindenburg (1975), St. Ives (1976), and The Frisco Kid (1979). [3]
Bisoglio died of Lewy body dementia at the age of 95 at his home in Los Olivos, California, on October 18, 2021. [1] [7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1966 | Hot Rod Hullabaloo | ||
1968 | No Way to Treat a Lady | Detective Monaghan | |
1968 | The Brotherhood | Cheech | |
1973 | The Don Is Dead | Pete Lazatti | |
1973 | Serpico | Weapons Storage Officer | Uncredited |
1975 | Linda Lovelace for President | Rev. Billy Easter | |
1975 | The Hindenburg | Lieutenant Lombardi | |
1976 | St. Ives | Finley Cummins | |
1977 | Saturday Night Fever | Frank Manero Sr. | |
1979 | The Frisco Kid | Chief Gray Cloud | |
1999 | Diamonds | Tarzan LeCompte |