
George DiCenzo
Known for Acting · 104 credits
- Born
- 1940-04-21
- Died
- 2010-08-09
- Place of birth
- New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Also known as
- George Di Cenzo · George Di'Cenzo · George Ralph DiCenzo · 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.
Known For

Law & Order
1990
as Eddie Palmieri / Sam "Bunny" Russo

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Raoul Sabatelli

Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Johnny Blaze / Sgt. Kettler / Mario Carboni / Inspector Lombardo / Lt. Harry Fogel / Michael Gardner

Ironside
1967
as Paul Benson / Joe

Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Len Jessup / Professor Alika Kalei / Yuri Bloch

Magnum, P.I.
1980
as M. Barry Aldridge
TV Shows (54)

Law & Order
1990
as Eddie Palmieri / Sam "Bunny" Russo

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Raoul Sabatelli

Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Johnny Blaze / Sgt. Kettler / Mario Carboni / Inspector Lombardo / Lt. Harry Fogel / Michael Gardner

Ironside
1967
as Paul Benson / Joe

Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Len Jessup / Professor Alika Kalei / Yuri Bloch

Magnum, P.I.
1980
as M. Barry Aldridge

NYPD Blue
1993
as Pete Russell

Dynasty
1981
as Charles Dalton

Batman: The Animated Series
1992
as Ubu (voice)

Judging Amy
1999
as Atty. Barr

The Waltons
1972
as Calvin Satterfield

The Equalizer
1985
as Dorgan / Bruno Dominic

The Rockford Files
1974
as Harry Stoner

Matlock
1986
as George Wilton

Animaniacs
1993
as Commandant (voice)

Cannon
1971

The F.B.I.
1965
as Dave

Jake and the Fatman
1987
as Pat LaToni

Barnaby Jones
1973
as Landau

DuckTales
1987
as Brigadier Broccoli (voice)

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
1983

Kojak
1973
as Harry Ferguson

Gunsmoke
1955
as Newt / Mr. Bruce

New York Undercover
1994

Baretta
1975

The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Frank Ciano / Bert Masters

Eight Is Enough
1977

Police Story
1973
as Torchia

How the West Was Won
1977
as Tomaz

She-Ra: Princess of Power
1985
as Bow / Sea Hawk / Hordak / Tung Lashor / Dylamug / Vultak

The Manhunter
1974

Equal Justice
1990
as Arnold Bach

Hunter
1977
as Rafik Saraffi

Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
1985
as (voice)

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
1981
as Lance Macho (voice) / Captain America / Steve Rogers (voice) / Cyclops / Scott Summers (voice)

Blacke's Magic
1986

Wonderland
2000
as Therapist

Bodies of Evidence
1992
as Robert Stiles

Doc Elliot
1973
as Jim Semple

Space Academy
1977

Paradise
1988
as Ned Wick

If Tomorrow Comes
1986
as Anthony Orsatti

McClain's Law
1981
as Lt. Edward DeNisco

The Gangster Chronicles
1981

Blackstar
1981

To Kill a Cop
1978
as Captain Cornworth

Joe's Life
1993

Aspen
1977
as Abe Singer

Delphi Bureau
1972
as Langtree
McNaughton's Daughter
1976
as Jack Perrili

Space Sentinels
1977

The Blue Knight
1973
as Zoot Lafferty

Kung Fu
1972
as Jess

Helter Skelter
1976
as Vincent Bugliosi
Movies (50)

Back to the Future
1985
as Sam Baines

Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
as Major Benchley

The Exorcist III
1990
as Stedman

He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
1985
as Bow / Hordak (voice)

About Last Night...
1986
as Mr. Favio

Going Home
1971
as Sergeant

Cowboy
1983
as Davis Bentlow

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
1988
as Mr. Dan Blackheart

High Midnight
1979
as Bennett

The Ninth Configuration
1980
as Capt. Fairbanks

Across 110th Street
1972
as Patrolman

Helter Skelter
1976
as Vincent Bugliosi

Sing
1989
as Mr. Marowitz

Omega Syndrome
1986
as Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton

Lesser Prophets
1997
as Jerry

The Invasion of Carol Enders
1974
as Dr. Palmer

Illuminata
1998
as Jailor

Hotel
2001
as Boris

It Had to Be You
2000
as Mel

House of Dark Shadows
1970
as Deputy (uncredited)

The Choirboys
1977
as Lt. Grimsley

The Blue Knight
1973
as Zoot Lafferty

The Frisco Kid
1979
as Darryl Diggs

The Swiss Family Robinson
1975
as Suramin

To Kill a Cop
1978
as Capt. Cornworth

Gangster Wars
1981
as Arnold Rothstein

Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
1983
as Bowdish

Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
1991
as Albert Nardone

He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
1985
as Hordak / Bow (voice)

Hustle
2004
as Bartlett Giamatti

Tempted
2001
as Byron Blades

Walk Like a Man
1987
as Bob (Bub) Downs

Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
1987
as Scotty

Gypsy Eyes
1993
as Wyden Burrows

The Night the City Screamed
1980
as Cliff Barrankos

The Night Strangler
1973
as Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)

The Hostage Heart
1977
as Chief George Reinhold

Memories of Manon
1989
as Dorgan

Las Vegas Lady
1975
as Eversull

Killing at Hell's Gate
1981
as Sam Caldwell

Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
1986
as (voice)

Down, Out and Dangerous
1995
as Lance Fredericks

Reunion
1980
as Vincent Scozzola

Face of the Enemy
1989
as James Wald

The Norliss Tapes
1973
as Man in Langdon Gallery

Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
1981
as Tony Caruso

Last Hours Before Morning
1975
as Owings

Breach of Contract
1982

The Jordan Chance
1978
as Sheriff DeVega

Murder Works Overtime
1974
as Pacciardi
About George DiCenzo
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. With 104 credits spanning from 1955 to 2004, George DiCenzo has appeared in 50 films and 54 TV shows.
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Most Popular George DiCenzo Movies
- Back to the Future (1985) — as Sam Baines
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) — as Major Benchley
- The Exorcist III (1990) — as Stedman
- He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985) — as Bow / Hordak (voice)
- About Last Night... (1986) — as Mr. Favio
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