George DiCenzo

George DiCenzo

Known for
Acting
Born
April 21, 1940
Died
August 9, 2010 (aged 70)
Birthplace
New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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.

Known For

Filmography

2006
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints poster

A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

Movie · as Uncle George

2004
Hustle poster

Hustle

Movie · as Bartlett Giamatti

2001
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Tempted

Movie · as Byron Blades

2001
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Hotel

Movie · as Boris

2001
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent

TV · as Raoul Sabatelli · 1 ep

2000
It Had to Be You poster

It Had to Be You

Movie · as Mel

2000
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Wonderland

TV · as Therapist · 1 ep

1999
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Judging Amy

TV · as Atty. Barr · 1 ep

1998
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Illuminata

Movie · as Jailor

1997
Lesser Prophets poster

Lesser Prophets

Movie · as Jerry

1995
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Down, Out and Dangerous

Movie · as Lance Fredericks

1994
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New York Undercover

TV · 1 ep

1993
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Gypsy Eyes

Movie · as Wyden Burrows

1993
Joe's Life poster

Joe's Life

TV · 11 eps

1993
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NYPD Blue

TV · as Pete Russell · 1 ep

1993
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Animaniacs

TV · as Commandant (voice) · 1 ep

1992
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Batman: The Animated Series

TV · as Ubu (voice) · 2 eps

1992
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Bodies of Evidence

TV · as Robert Stiles · 1 ep

1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion

Movie · as Albert Nardone

1990
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The Exorcist III

Movie · as Stedman

1990
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Law & Order

TV · as Eddie Palmieri, Sam "Bunny" Russo · 1 ep

1990
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Equal Justice

TV · as Arnold Bach · 27 eps

1989
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Sing

Movie · as Mr. Marowitz

1989
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Face of the Enemy

Movie · as James Wald

1989
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Memories of Manon

Movie · as Dorgan

1988
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The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

Movie · as Mr. Dan Blackheart

1988
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Paradise

TV · as Ned Wick · 1 ep

1987
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Warm Hearts, Cold Feet

Movie · as Scotty

1987
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Walk Like a Man

Movie · as Bob (Bub) Downs

1987
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Jake and the Fatman

TV · as Pat LaToni · 1 ep

1987
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DuckTales

TV · as Brigadier Broccoli (voice) · 1 ep

1986
About Last Night... poster

About Last Night...

Movie · as Mr. Favio

1986
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Omega Syndrome

Movie · as Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton

1986
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Joshua and the Battle of Jericho

Movie · as (voice)

1986
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Blacke's Magic

TV · 1 ep

1986
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Matlock

TV · as George Wilton · 1 ep

1986
If Tomorrow Comes poster

If Tomorrow Comes

TV · as Anthony Orsatti · 1 ep

1985
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Back to the Future

Movie · as Sam Baines

1985
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He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword

Movie · as Bow / Hordak (voice)

1985
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He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special

Movie · as Hordak / Bow (voice)

1985
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The Equalizer

TV · as Dorgan, Bruno Dominic · 2 eps

1985
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Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling

TV · as (voice) · 41 eps

1985
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She-Ra: Princess of Power

TV · as Bow / Sea Hawk / Hordak / Tung Lashor / Dylamug / Vultak · 93 eps

1984
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Murder, She Wrote

TV · as Johnny Blaze, Sgt. Kettler, Mario Carboni, Inspector Lombardo, Lt. Harry Fogel, Michael Gardner · 1 ep

1983
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Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land

Movie · as Bowdish

1983
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Cowboy

Movie · as Davis Bentlow

1983
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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

TV · 1 ep

1982
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Breach of Contract

Movie

1981
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Rivkin: Bounty Hunter

Movie · as Tony Caruso

1981
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Gangster Wars

Movie · as Arnold Rothstein

1981
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Killing at Hell's Gate

Movie · as Sam Caldwell

1981
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Dynasty

TV · as Charles Dalton · 8 eps

1981
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Blackstar

TV · 13 eps

1981
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McClain's Law

TV · as Lt. Edward DeNisco · 16 eps

1981
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Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

TV · as Lance Macho (voice), Captain America / Steve Rogers (voice), Cyclops / Scott Summers (voice) · 1 ep

1981
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The Gangster Chronicles

TV · 1 ep

1980
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The Ninth Configuration

Movie · as Capt. Fairbanks

1980
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Reunion

Movie · as Vincent Scozzola

1980
The Night the City Screamed poster

The Night the City Screamed

Movie · as Cliff Barrankos

1980
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Magnum, P.I.

TV · as M. Barry Aldridge · 1 ep

1979
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The Frisco Kid

Movie · as Darryl Diggs

1979
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High Midnight

Movie · as Bennett

1978
The Jordan Chance poster

The Jordan Chance

Movie · as Sheriff DeVega

1978
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To Kill a Cop

Movie · as Capt. Cornworth

1978
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To Kill a Cop

TV · as Captain Cornworth · 2 eps

1977
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Movie · as Major Benchley

1977
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The Hostage Heart

Movie · as Chief George Reinhold

1977
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The Choirboys

Movie · as Lt. Grimsley

1977
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Space Sentinels

TV · 13 eps

1977
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Eight Is Enough

TV · 1 ep

1977
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Space Academy

TV · 15 eps

1977
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Hunter

TV · as Rafik Saraffi · 1 ep

1977
How the West Was Won poster

How the West Was Won

TV · as Tomaz · 1 ep

1977
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Aspen

TV · as Abe Singer · 3 eps

1976
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Helter Skelter

Movie · as Vincent Bugliosi

1976
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McNaughton's Daughter

TV · as Jack Perrili · 3 eps

1976
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Helter Skelter

TV · as Vincent Bugliosi · 2 eps

1975
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Las Vegas Lady

Movie · as Eversull

1975
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Last Hours Before Morning

Movie · as Owings

1975
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The Swiss Family Robinson

Movie · as Suramin

1975
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Baretta

TV · 1 ep

1974
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The Invasion of Carol Enders

Movie · as Dr. Palmer

1974
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Murder Works Overtime

Movie · as Pacciardi

1974
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The Manhunter

TV · 1 ep

1974
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The Rockford Files

TV · as Harry Stoner · 1 ep

1973
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The Norliss Tapes

Movie · as Man in Langdon Gallery

1973
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The Night Strangler

Movie · as Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)

1973
The Blue Knight poster

The Blue Knight

Movie · as Zoot Lafferty

1973
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Kojak

TV · as Harry Ferguson · 1 ep

1973
Police Story poster

Police Story

TV · as Torchia · 2 eps

1973
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Doc Elliot

TV · as Jim Semple · 1 ep

1973
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Barnaby Jones

TV · as Landau · 1 ep

1973
The Blue Knight poster

The Blue Knight

TV · as Zoot Lafferty · 4 eps

1972
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Across 110th Street

Movie · as Patrolman

1972
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Kung Fu

TV · as Jess · 1 ep

1972
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The Waltons

TV · as Calvin Satterfield · 1 ep

1972
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The Streets of San Francisco

TV · as Frank Ciano, Bert Masters · 1 ep

1972
Delphi Bureau poster

Delphi Bureau

TV · as Langtree · 1 ep

1971
Going Home poster

Going Home

Movie · as Sergeant

1971
Cannon poster

Cannon

TV · 1 ep

1970
House of Dark Shadows poster

House of Dark Shadows

Movie · as Deputy (uncredited)

1969
Hawaii Five-O poster

Hawaii Five-O

TV · as Len Jessup, Professor Alika Kalei, Yuri Bloch · 1 ep

1967
Ironside poster

Ironside

TV · as Paul Benson, Joe · 1 ep

1965
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The F.B.I.

TV · as Dave · 1 ep

1955
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Gunsmoke

TV · as Newt, Mr. Bruce · 1 ep