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

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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.

Filmography

2004FilmHustleas Bartlett Giamatti 2001TVLaw & Order: Criminal Intentas Raoul Sabatelli 2001FilmHotelas Boris 2001FilmTemptedas Byron Blades 2000TVWonderlandas Therapist 2000FilmIt Had to Be Youas Mel 1999TVJudging Amyas Atty. Barr 1998FilmIlluminataas Jailor 1997FilmLesser Prophetsas Jerry 1995FilmDown, Out and Dangerousas Lance Fredericks 1994TVNew York Undercover 1993TVJoe's Life 1993TVNYPD Blueas Pete Russell 1993FilmGypsy Eyesas Wyden Burrows 1992TVBatman: The Animated Seriesas Ubu (voice)1992TVBodies of Evidenceas Robert Stiles 1991FilmPerry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashionas Albert Nardone 1990TVLaw & Orderas Eddie Palmieri 1990FilmThe Exorcist IIIas Stedman 1990TVEqual Justiceas Arnold Bach 1989FilmSingas Mr. Marowitz 1989FilmMemories of Manonas Dorgan 1989FilmFace of the Enemyas James Wald 1988TVParadiseas Ned Wick 1988FilmThe New Adventures of Pippi Longstockingas Mr. Dan Blackheart 1987TVJake and the Fatmanas Pat LaToni 1987TVDuckTalesas Brigadier Broccoli (voice)1987FilmWalk Like a Manas Bob (Bub) Downs 1987FilmWarm Hearts, Cold Feetas Scotty 1986FilmOmega Syndromeas Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton 1986FilmAbout Last Night...as Mr. Favio 1986FilmJoshua and the Battle of Jerichoas (voice)1986TVIf Tomorrow Comesas Anthony Orsatti 1986TVMatlockas George Wilton 1986TVBlacke's Magic 1985FilmHe-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Specialas Hordak / Bow (voice)1985TVThe Equalizeras Dorgan 1985TVHulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestlingas (voice)1985TVShe-Ra: Princess of Poweras Bow / Sea Hawk / Hordak / Tung Lashor / Dylamug / Vultak 1985FilmBack to the Futureas Sam Baines 1985FilmHe-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Swordas Bow / Hordak (voice)1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Johnny Blaze 1983TVHe-Man and the Masters of the Universe 1983FilmCowboyas Davis Bentlow 1983FilmStarflight: The Plane That Couldn't Landas Bowdish 1982FilmBreach of Contract 1981TVMcClain's Lawas Lt. Edward DeNisco 1981FilmKilling at Hell's Gateas Sam Caldwell 1981TVBlackstar 1981TVSpider-Man and His Amazing Friendsas Captain America / Steve Rogers (voice)1981FilmRivkin: Bounty Hunteras Tony Caruso 1981FilmGangster Warsas Arnold Rothstein 1981TVThe Gangster Chronicles 1981TVDynastyas Charles Dalton 1980FilmThe Night the City Screamedas Cliff Barrankos 1980TVMagnum, P.I.as M. Barry Aldridge 1980FilmReunionas Vincent Scozzola 1980FilmThe Ninth Configurationas Capt. Fairbanks 1979FilmHigh Midnightas Bennett 1979FilmThe Frisco Kidas Darryl Diggs 1978FilmThe Jordan Chanceas Sheriff DeVega 1978FilmTo Kill a Copas Capt. Cornworth 1978TVTo Kill a Copas Captain Cornworth 1977FilmThe Choirboysas Lt. Grimsley 1977FilmClose Encounters of the Third Kindas Major Benchley 1977TVAspenas Abe Singer 1977TVSpace Sentinels 1977TVSpace Academy 1977FilmThe Hostage Heartas Chief George Reinhold 1977TVEight Is Enough 1977TVHunteras Rafik Saraffi 1977TVHow the West Was Wonas Tomaz 1976FilmHelter Skelteras Vincent Bugliosi 1976TVHelter Skelteras Vincent Bugliosi 1976TVMcNaughton's Daughteras Jack Perrili 1975FilmLas Vegas Ladyas Eversull 1975FilmLast Hours Before Morningas Owings 1975FilmThe Swiss Family Robinsonas Suramin 1975TVBaretta 1974TVThe Rockford Filesas Harry Stoner 1974TVThe Manhunter 1974FilmMurder Works Overtimeas Pacciardi 1974FilmThe Invasion of Carol Endersas Dr. Palmer 1973FilmThe Blue Knightas Zoot Lafferty 1973TVThe Blue Knightas Zoot Lafferty 1973TVKojakas Harry Ferguson 1973TVDoc Elliotas Jim Semple 1973TVPolice Story 1973FilmThe Norliss Tapesas Man in Langdon Gallery 1973TVBarnaby Jonesas Landau 1973FilmThe Night Strangleras Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)1972FilmAcross 110th Streetas Patrolman 1972TVKung Fuas Jess 1972TVDelphi Bureauas Langtree 1972TVThe Streets of San Franciscoas Frank Ciano 1972TVThe Waltonsas Calvin Satterfield 1971FilmGoing Homeas Sergeant 1971TVCannon 1970FilmHouse of Dark Shadowsas Deputy (uncredited)1968TVHawaii Five-Oas Len Jessup 1967TVIronsideas Joe 1965TVThe F.B.I.as Dave 1955TVGunsmokeas Newt