Abe Vigoda

Movie Actor

Birthday February 24, 1921

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Brooklyn, NY

DEATH DATE Jan 26, 2016 (94)

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About

Actor who portrayed Sal Tessio in The Godfather and played the character Phil Fish on the sitcom Barney Miller. He also appeared in the films Joe Versus the Volcano, Good Burger and Jury Duty.

Before Fame

He began his career with a small roles on the television series, Studio One. His debut film was 1953's The Joe Louis Story.

Trivia

In 1982, Time Magazine erred in printing his obituary, and he found the whole matter rather amusing.

Family Life

His brother, Bill Vigoda, was a comic-book artist involved with the Archie franchise. He was married to Beatrice Schy from 1968 until her death in 1992. He had a daughter named Carol.

Associated With

He starred in The Godfather with Al Pacino.

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