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Dennis Farina, an American actor born on February 29, 1944, and deceased on July 22, 2013, carved out a career defined by his portrayal of enigmatic figures in crime dramas and comedies. Whether as the sharp-witted FBI Agent Jack Crawford in Manhunter or the conniving mobster Jimmy Serrano in Midnight Run, Farina's versatility extended to roles like the sardonic Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty and the eccentric Cousin Avi in Snatch. On television, he gained prominence as Lieutenant Mike Torello in Crime Story and Detective Joe Fontana in Law & Order, roles that cemented his reputation as a reliable and commanding presence on screen. Beyond acting, Farina also hosted and narrated Unsolved Mysteries on Spike TV from 2008 to 2010, showcasing his authoritative voice and deep interest in criminal narratives. His final notable role was in HBO's Luck, marking a decades-long career marked by resilience and authenticity.
The roles that explain the career.
47 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Authors Anonymous | John K. Butzin | Film |
| 2011 | The Last Rites of Joe May | Joe May | Film |
| 2010 | Knucklehead | Memphis Earl | Film |
| 2008 | Bottle Shock | Maurice Cantavale | Film |
| 2008 | What Happens in Vegas | Richard Banger | Film |
| 2007 | Bagboy | Marty | Film |
| 2007 | You Kill Me | Edward O'Leary | Film |
| 2007 | The Grand | L.B.J. Deuce Fairbanks | Film |
| 2007 | Purple Violets | Gilmore | Film |
| 2005 | Empire Falls | Walt Comeau | TV |
| 2004 | Paparazzi | Detective Burton | Film |
| 2004 | This Old Cub | Himself | Film |
| 2002 | Big Trouble | Henry Desalvo | Film |
| 2002 | Stealing Harvard | Mr. Warner | Film |
| 2001 | Sidewalks of New York | Carpo | Film |
| 2000 | Snatch | Avi | Film |
| 2000 | Reindeer Games | Jack Banks | Film |
| 2000 | Bad Seed | Dick Muller | Film |
| 1999 | The Mod Squad | Captain Adam Greer | Film |
| 1998 | Out of Sight | Marshall Sisco | Film |
| 1998 | Saving Private Ryan | Lieutenant Colonel Anderson | Film |
| 1997 | Bella Mafia | Don Roberto Luciano | Film |
| 1997 | That Old Feeling | Dan De Mora | Film |
| 1996 | Eddie | John Bailey | Film |
| 1995 | Get Shorty | Ray 'Bones' Barboni | Film |
| 1994 | The Corpse Had a Familiar Face | Detective Harry Lindstrom | Film |
| 1994 | Little Big League | George O'Farrell | Film |
| 1993 | Another Stakeout | Brian O'Hara | Film |
| 1993 | Romeo Is Bleeding | Nick Gazzara (uncredited) | Film |
| 1993 | Striking Distance | Nick Detillo | Film |
| 1992 | Mac | Mr. Stunder | Film |
| 1992 | Street Crimes | Brian | Film |
| 1990 | Havana | Joe Volpe's Assistant (uncredited) | Film |
| 1990 | People Like Us | Elias Renthall | Film |
| 1990 | Men Of Respect | Bankie Como | Film |
| 1988 | Midnight Run | Jimmy Serrano, Chicago mobster | Film |
| 1988 | Unsolved Mysteries | Host | TV |
| 1987 | Six Against the Rock | Robert Stroud | Film |
| 1986 | Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling | Freddy | Film |
| 1986 | Manhunter | Jack Crawford | Film |
| 1986 | Crime Story | Lt. Mike Torello | TV |
| 1985 | Code of Silence | Det. Dorato | Film |
| 1985 | Final Jeopardy | Policeman #2 | Film |
| 1984 | The Killing Floor | Supervisor | Film |
| 1984 | The Toughest Man in the World | John | Film |
| 1984 | Hard Knox | Film | |
| 1981 | Thief | Carl | Film |
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