Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
April 21, 1940
Died
August 9, 2010 (age 70)
Place of Birth
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Also Known As
George Di Cenzo
George Di'Cenzo
George Ralph DiCenzo
George 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.
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VideoKnown For
TV
Law & Order
Eddie Palmieri
1990
TV
Law & Order
Sam "Bunny" Russo
1990
TV
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Raoul Sabatelli
2001
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Johnny Blaze
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Sgt. Kettler
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Mario Carboni
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Inspector Lombardo
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Lt. Harry Fogel
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Michael Gardner
1984
TV
NYPD Blue
Pete Russell
1993
TV
Dynasty
Charles Dalton
1981
TV
Magnum, P.I.
M. Barry Aldridge
1980
TV
Ironside
Joe
1967
TV
Ironside
Paul Benson
1967
TV
Hawaii Five-O
Len Jessup
1968
TV
Hawaii Five-O
Professor Alika Kalei
1968
TV
Hawaii Five-O
Yuri Bloch
1968
TV
Batman: The Animated Series
Ubu (voice)
1992
TV
Matlock
George Wilton
1986
TV
The Waltons
Calvin Satterfield
1972
Filmography
2004FilmHustleas Bartlett Giamatti2001TVLaw & Order: Criminal Intentas Raoul Sabatelli2001FilmHotelas Boris2001FilmTemptedas Byron Blades2000TVWonderlandas Therapist2000FilmIt Had to Be Youas Mel1999TVJudging Amyas Atty. Barr1998FilmIlluminataas Jailor1997FilmLesser Prophetsas Jerry1995FilmDown, Out and Dangerousas Lance Fredericks1994TVNew York Undercover1993TVJoe's Life1993TVNYPD Blueas Pete Russell1993TVAnimaniacsas Commandant (voice)1993FilmGypsy Eyesas Wyden Burrows1992TVBatman: The Animated Seriesas Ubu (voice)1992TVBodies of Evidenceas Robert Stiles1991FilmPerry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashionas Albert Nardone1990TVLaw & Orderas Eddie Palmieri1990FilmThe Exorcist IIIas Stedman1990TVEqual Justiceas Arnold Bach1989FilmSingas Mr. Marowitz1989FilmMemories of Manonas Dorgan1989FilmFace of the Enemyas James Wald1988TVParadiseas Ned Wick1988FilmThe New Adventures of Pippi Longstockingas Mr. Dan Blackheart1987TVJake and the Fatmanas Pat LaToni1987TVDuckTalesas Brigadier Broccoli (voice)1987FilmWalk Like a Manas Bob (Bub) Downs1987FilmWarm Hearts, Cold Feetas Scotty1986FilmOmega Syndromeas Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton1986FilmAbout Last Night...as Mr. Favio1986FilmJoshua and the Battle of Jerichoas (voice)1986TVIf Tomorrow Comesas Anthony Orsatti1986TVMatlockas George Wilton1986TVBlacke's Magic1985FilmHe-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Specialas Hordak / Bow (voice)1985TVThe Equalizeras Dorgan1985TVHulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestlingas (voice)1985TVShe-Ra: Princess of Poweras Bow / Sea Hawk / Hordak / Tung Lashor / Dylamug / Vultak1985FilmBack to the Futureas Sam Baines1985FilmHe-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Swordas Bow / Hordak (voice)1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Johnny Blaze1983TVHe-Man and the Masters of the Universe1983FilmCowboyas Davis Bentlow1983FilmStarflight: The Plane That Couldn't Landas Bowdish1982FilmBreach of Contract1981TVMcClain's Lawas Lt. Edward DeNisco1981FilmKilling at Hell's Gateas Sam Caldwell1981TVBlackstar1981TVSpider-Man and His Amazing Friendsas Captain America / Steve Rogers (voice)1981FilmRivkin: Bounty Hunteras Tony Caruso1981FilmGangster Warsas Arnold Rothstein1981TVThe Gangster Chronicles1981TVDynastyas Charles Dalton1980FilmThe Night the City Screamedas Cliff Barrankos1980TVMagnum, P.I.as M. Barry Aldridge1980FilmReunionas Vincent Scozzola1980FilmThe Ninth Configurationas Capt. Fairbanks1979FilmHigh Midnightas Bennett1979FilmThe Frisco Kidas Darryl Diggs1978FilmThe Jordan Chanceas Sheriff DeVega1978FilmTo Kill a Copas Capt. Cornworth1978TVTo Kill a Copas Captain Cornworth1977FilmThe Choirboysas Lt. Grimsley1977FilmClose Encounters of the Third Kindas Major Benchley1977TVAspenas Abe Singer1977TVSpace Sentinels1977TVSpace Academy1977FilmThe Hostage Heartas Chief George Reinhold1977TVEight Is Enough1977TVHunteras Rafik Saraffi1977TVHow the West Was Wonas Tomaz1976FilmHelter Skelteras Vincent Bugliosi1976TVHelter Skelteras Vincent Bugliosi1976TVMcNaughton's Daughteras Jack Perrili1975FilmLas Vegas Ladyas Eversull1975FilmLast Hours Before Morningas Owings1975FilmThe Swiss Family Robinsonas Suramin1975TVBaretta1974TVThe Rockford Filesas Harry Stoner1974TVThe Manhunter1974FilmMurder Works Overtimeas Pacciardi1974FilmThe Invasion of Carol Endersas Dr. Palmer1973FilmThe Blue Knightas Zoot Lafferty1973TVThe Blue Knightas Zoot Lafferty1973TVKojakas Harry Ferguson1973TVDoc Elliotas Jim Semple1973TVPolice Story1973FilmThe Norliss Tapesas Man in Langdon Gallery1973TVBarnaby Jonesas Landau1973FilmThe Night Strangleras Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)1972FilmAcross 110th Streetas Patrolman1972TVKung Fuas Jess1972TVDelphi Bureauas Langtree1972TVThe Streets of San Franciscoas Frank Ciano1972TVThe Waltonsas Calvin Satterfield1971FilmGoing Homeas Sergeant1971TVCannon1970FilmHouse of Dark Shadowsas Deputy (uncredited)1968TVHawaii Five-Oas Len Jessup1967TVIronsideas Joe1965TVThe F.B.I.as Dave1955TVGunsmokeas Newt