Dennis Farina - Actor Profile

Dennis Farina

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 29, 1944
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Dennis Farina

Donaldo Gugliermo "Dennis" Farina (February 29, 1944 – July 22, 2013) was an American actor. Often typecast as a mobster or police officer, he is known for roles such as FBI Agent Jack Crawford in Manhunter, mobster Jimmy Serrano in the comedy Midnight Run, Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty, Cousin Avi in Snatch, and Walt Miller in New Girl. He starred on television as Lieutenant Mike Torello on Crime Story and as NYPD Detective Joe Fontana on Law & Order. From 2008 to 2010, he hosted and narrated the television program Unsolved Mysteries on Spike TV. His last major television role was in HBO's Luck, which premiered on January 29, 2012.

Best Dennis Farina Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dennis Farina's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The American Gangster (1992) movie poster
★10.0

The American Gangster — They fixed the World Series. They built Las Vegas. They terrorized America with their vicious murders and fearless robbe

The American Gangster

1992•Documentary
★8.2
Saving Private Ryan (1998) movie poster
★8.2

Saving Private Ryan — As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind e

Saving Private Ryan

1998•War
★7.8
Snatch (2000) movie poster
★7.8

Snatch — Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookies, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish j

Snatch

2000•Crime
★7.5
Crime Story: Pilot (1986) movie poster
★7.5

Crime Story: Pilot — One former cop goes against the whole Mafia. The feature-length pilot for the cult 80s show.

Crime Story: Pilot

1986•Crime
★7.3
The Killing Floor (1984) movie poster
★7.3

The Killing Floor — During World War I, a poor black Southerner travels north to Chicago to get work in the city's slaughterhouses, where he

The Killing Floor

1984•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dennis Farina.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 Authors Anonymous John K. Butzin Flop Similar →
2011 The Last Rites of Joe May Joe May Average Similar →
2010 Knucklehead Memphis Earl Average Similar →
2008 Bottle Shock Maurice Cantavale Average Similar →
2008 What Happens in Vegas Richard Banger Average Similar →
2007 The Grand L.B.J. Deuce Fairbanks Average Similar →
2007 Purple Violets Gilmore Average Similar →
2007 You Kill Me Edward O'Leary Average Similar →
2005 The Making of 'Heat' Self Flop Similar →
2004 Paparazzi Detective Burton Flop Similar →
2002 Stealing Harvard Mr. Warner Flop Similar →
2002 Big Trouble Henry Desalvo Average Similar →
2001 Sidewalks of New York Carpo Average Similar →
2001 Making 'Snatch' Self Average Similar →
2000 Snatch Avi Super Hit Similar →
2000 Bad Seed Dick Muller Flop Similar →
2000 Reindeer Games Jack Banks Average Similar →
1998 Saving Private Ryan Lieutenant Colonel Anderson Super Hit Similar →
1998 Out of Sight Marshall Sisco Hit Similar →
1997 Bella Mafia Don Roberto Luciano Hit Similar →
1997 That Old Feeling Dan De Mora Average Similar →
1996 Eddie John Bailey Average Similar →
1995 Get Shorty Ray 'Bones' Barboni Hit Similar →
1995 Out of Annie's Past Charlie Ingle Flop Similar →
1995 Bonanza: Under Attack Charley Siringo Hit Similar →
1994 Little Big League George O'Farrell Average Similar →
1993 Striking Distance Capt. Nick Detillo Average Similar →
1993 Romeo Is Bleeding Nick Gazzara (uncredited) Average Similar →
1993 Another Stakeout Brian O'Hara Flop Similar →
1993 The Disappearance of Nora Denton Flop Similar →
1992 Mac Mr. Stunder Average Similar →
1992 Street Crimes Brian Flop Similar →
1992 The American Gangster Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1992 We're Talkin' Serious Money Sal Flop Similar →
1992 Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel Mike Cerone Flop Similar →
1991 Perfect Crimes Armand Zaro Flop Similar →
1990 Havana Joe Volpe's Assistant (uncredited) Average Similar →
1990 Men Of Respect Bankie Como Flop Similar →
1989 The Case of the Hillside Stranglers Angelo Buono Average Similar →
1988 Midnight Run Jimmy Serrano, Chicago mobster Hit Similar →
1986 Crime Story: Pilot Lt. Mike Torello Super Hit Similar →
1986 Manhunter Jack Crawford Hit Similar →
1986 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling Freddy Average Similar →
1986 Birthday Boy Diner Owner Flop Similar →
1985 Final Jeopardy Policeman #2 Average Similar →
1985 Code of Silence Det. Dorato Average Similar →
1984 The Toughest Man in the World John Flop Similar →
1984 Hard Knox - Average Similar →
1984 The Killing Floor Supervisor Hit Similar →
1981 Thief Carl Hit Similar →

Dennis Farina - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dennis Farina?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Farina is "The American Gangster" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dennis Farina acted in?

Dennis Farina has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dennis Farina?

Other notable films include "Saving Private Ryan", "Snatch", and "Crime Story: Pilot".