George DiCenzo
George DiCenzo | |
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Born | George Ralph DiCenzo April 21, 1940 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | (aged 70) |
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Years active | 1970–2006 |
Spouse |
Donna Artz-DiCenzo (m. 1999) |
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.[1] 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.
Life and career
DiCenzo was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He appeared in more than 30 feature films, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), The Choirboys (1977), The Frisco Kid (1979), The Ninth Configuration (1980), Back to the Future (1985), About Last Night (1986), Walk Like a Man (1987), The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988), 18 Again! (1988), Sing (1989) and The Exorcist III (1990).
He appeared in
In 1976, he appeared in the
His own series included
DiCenzo's voice can be heard in commercials, audiobooks, and cartoon series. His roles in the latter include the title character in BlackStar (1981), Hordak in She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1986), and Captain America in both Spider-Man (1981 TV series) as well as Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981–1983). He was an acting teacher in New York City and Philadelphia for several years. He apprenticed under his mentor Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.[2]
Death
DiCenzo died of sepsis on August 9, 2010, at the age of 70.[3] He was buried in the North and Southampton Churchyard at Churchville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Filmography
- House of Dark Shadows (1970) - Deputy (uncredited)
- Going Home (1971) - Sergeant
- Across 110th Street (1972) - Patrolman
- Gunsmoke (1973, 1975) - Newt / Mr. Bruce
- Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue (1974) - George
- The Swiss Family Robinson (1975) - Suramin
- Las Vegas Lady (1975) - Eversull
- Helter Skelter (1976) - Vincent Bugliosi
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - Major Benchley
- The Choirboys (1977) - Lt. Grimsley
- The Frisco Kid (1979) - Darryl Diggs
- The Ninth Configuration (1980) - Capt. Fairbanks
- Gangster Wars(1981) - Arnold Rothstein
- McClain's Law (1981) - Lt. DeNisco
- Breach of Contract (1983)
- The Secret of the Sword (1985) - Bow / Hordak (voice)
- Back to the Future (1985) - Sam Baines
- The Longshot (1986) - DeFranco
- About Last Night (1986) - Mr. Favio
- Omega Syndrome (1986) - Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton
- Walk Like a Man (1987) - Bob (Bub) Downs
- The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988) - Mr. Blackhart
- 18 Again! (1988) - Coach
- Sing (1989) - Mr. Marowitz
- Face of the Enemy (1989) - James Wald
- The Exorcist III (1990) - Stedman
- Gypsy Eyes (1992) - Wyden
- Lesser Prophets (1997) - Jerry
- Illuminata (1998) - Jailor
- It Had to Be You (2000) - Mel
- Tempted (2001) - Byron Blades
- Hotel (2001) - Boris
- Stateside (2004) - Detective #2
- A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) - Uncle George (final film role)
References
- ^ Naedele, Walter F. (August 22, 2010). "A longtime TV talent, in roles big and small". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ Abrams, Rachel (August 11, 2010). "Character actor George DiCenzo dies / Thesp portrayed prosecutor in 'Helter Skelter'". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ "George Ralph DiCenzo, of Washington Crossing". Bucks Local News. Digital First Media. August 11, 2010. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2018.
External links
- George DiCenzo at IMDb
- George DiCenzo at the Internet Broadway Database