Dennis Farina
Age: 69 | From: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Person Details
Birthday: 1944-02-29 21:12:23
Death: 2013-07-22 21:12:23
Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Homepage:
Movie Involvements: 35
TV Involvements: 16
Most Famous Work
Biography
Dennis Farina was one of Hollywood's busiest actors and a familiar face to moviegoers and television viewers alike. Recently, he appeared in the feature films, "The Grand," a comedy about a Vegas poker tournament with Woody Harrelson, Cheryl Hines and Ray Romano; "Bottle Shock," also starring Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman and Bradley Whitford; and Fox's "What Happens in Vegas," in which Dennis starred as Cameron Diaz's boss. Farina also appeared on the NBC series "Law and Order" and in the HBO miniseries, "Empire Falls," for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Mini-Series. Farina is well remembered for his role in memorable features such as Steven Soderbergh's "Out of Sight," in which he played the retired lawman father of Jennifer Lopez's character. This was Farina's second outing in an Elmore Leonard best seller, the previous one being "Get Shorty," directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and co-starring John Travolta, Rene Russo and Gene Hackman. Farina received an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Male for his performance as "Ray 'Bones' Barboni." In 1998's "Saving Private Ryan," directed by Steven Spielberg, Farina played "Col. Anderson," a pivotal role in the film. It is this character who convinces Tom Hanks character to lead a squad deep into Nazi territory to rescue "Pvt. Ryan." He also co-starred with Brad Pitt and Oscar-winner Benicio Del Toro in the darkly comedic crime drama "Snatch," directed by Guy Ritchie. Farina's numerous other screen credits include John Frankenheimer's "Reindeer Games," "Paparazzi," Martin Brest's "Midnight Run," the Michael Mann film "Manhunter", among many other feature films. Farina is also recognized for his role in the critically acclaimed television series, NBC's "Crime Story". A veteran of the Chicago theater, Farina has appeared in Joseph Mantegna's "Bleacher Bums," and "A Prayer For My Daughter," directed by John Malkovich, and many others. He died on July 22, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona at age 69.
Most Famous Work
Law & Order
(1990) Joe Fontana
Miami Vice
(1984) Albert Lombard
Saving Private Ryan
(1998) Lieutenant Colonel Walter Anderson
Hunter
(1984) Vic Terranova
Justice League Unlimited
(2004) Wildcat / Ted Grant (voice)
Unsolved Mysteries
(1987) Host
Reindeer Games
(2000) Jack Banks
Striking Distance
(1993) Capt. Nick DetilloActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Luigi | |
| John K. Butzin | ||
| 2012 | Gus Demitriou | |
| 2011 | Joe May | |
| Walt Miller | ||
| Frank Russo (voice) | ||
| 2010 | Memphis Earl | |
| 2008 | Maurice Cantavale | |
| Richard Banger | ||
| 2007 | Marty Engstrom | |
| L.B.J. Deuce Fairbanks | ||
| Gilmore | ||
| Edward O'Leary | ||
| 2006 | Narrator | |
| 2005 | Walt Comeau | |
| Joe Fontana | ||
| Self | ||
| 2004 | Detective Burton | |
| Himself | ||
| Wildcat (voice) | ||
| 2002 | Victor Pellet | |
| Mr. Warner | ||
| Henry Desalvo | ||
| 2001 | Carpo | |
| N/A | ||
| Self | ||
| 2000 | Cousin Avi | |
| Dick Muller | ||
| Jack Banks | ||
| 1999 | Self | |
| Captain Adam Greer | ||
| Dennis Farina (voice) | ||
| 1998 | Buddy Faro | |
| Lieutenant Colonel Walter Anderson | ||
| Marshall Sisco | ||
| 1997 | Don Roberto Luciano | |
| Dan De Mora | ||
| 1996 | John Bailey | |
| 1995 | Ray 'Bones' Barboni | |
| Charlie Ingle | ||
| Charley Siringo | ||
| 1994 | George O'Farrell | |
| Detective Harry Lindstrom | ||
| Craig McKenna | ||
| 1993 | N/A | |
| Capt. Nick Detillo | ||
| Nick Gazzara (uncredited) | ||
| Brian O'Hara | ||
| Denton | ||
| 1992 | Mr. Stunder | |
| Brian | ||
| Narrator | ||
| Tom Brereton | ||
| Sal | ||
| Mike Cerone | ||
| Mike Cerone | ||
| 1991 | Armand Zaro | |
| Bankie Como | ||
| 1990 | Joe Volpe's Assistant (uncredited) | |
| Joe Fontana | ||
| Elias Renthall | ||
| Prosecutor Kelly | ||
| 1989 | Antoine | |
| Angelo Buono | ||
| 1988 | Host | |
| Fred Carlson | ||
| Jimmy Serrano | ||
| Lt. Colonel Edward Edward Vincent | ||
| 1987 | Robert Stroud | |
| 1986 | Lt. Mike Torello | |
| Jack Crawford | ||
| Veteran Cop, Ernie | ||
| Freddy | ||
| Diner Owner | ||
| 1985 | Policeman #2 | |
| Det. Dorato | ||
| N/A | ||
| Bodyguard | ||
| 1984 | Detective | |
| Vic Terranova | ||
| Albert Lombard | ||
| N/A | ||
| Supervisor | ||
| 1983 | Patrolman | |
| Ed Coley | ||
| 1982 | Uniform | |
| 1981 | Carl | |
| 1962 | Self | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
