Jon Polito
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Jon Polito (born December 29, 1950 — September 1, 2016) was an American actor. In a career spanning 35 years and over 220 film and television credits, he became best known for his work with the Coen Brothers, most notably as the Italian gangster Johnny Caspar in Miller's Crossing. He also appeared in the first two seasons of Homicide: Life on the Street and on the first season of Crime Story.
Best Jon Polito Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jon Polito's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jon Polito.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Maestro | Herbert Englehart | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Big Eyes | Enrico Banducci | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Locker 13 | Don Dillon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Gangster Squad | Dragna | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Batman: Year One | Commissioner Loeb (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Atlas Shrugged: Part I | Orren Boyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection | Police Captain (segment "The Spectre") (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | DC Showcase: The Spectre | Police Captain (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Animated American | Max Rabbit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Bart Got a Room | Bob | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | American Gangster | Rossi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Big Nothing | Agent Hymes | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flags of Our Fathers | Borough President | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Haeckel's Tale | Montesquino | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Alibi | Jimmy the Photographer | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Family Plan | Gold | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Last Shot | Wally Kamin | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | View from the Top | Roy Roby | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Man Who Wasn't There | Creighton Tolliver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mimic 2 | Morrie Deaver | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Tailor of Panama | Ramon Rudd | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! | Virgil (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Invisible Man | Eddie The Mammoth | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Homicide: The Movie | Steve Crosetti | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Flies on Cupid | Giorgio Gagantano | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Stuart Little | Officer Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Road Kill | Jelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Angel's Dance | Uncle Vinnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Music from Another Room | Lorenzo Palmieri | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Big Lebowski | Private Snoop | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco | Ashcan (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Bushwhacked | Agent Palmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Fluke | Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blankman | Michael "The Suit" Minelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Crow | Gideon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Hudsucker Proxy | Mr. Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Flodder Does Manhattan! | Larry Rosenbaum | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Barton Fink | Lou Breeze | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer | Bigelow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Miller's Crossing | Johnny Caspar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Freshman | Chuck Greenwald | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Memories of Manon | Carmack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Critical Condition | Kline | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Crime Story: Pilot | Phil Bartoli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Fire with Fire | Boss Duchard | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Highlander | Det. Walter Bedsoe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins | Zack | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Death of a Salesman | Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | C.H.U.D. | Newscaster | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Gangster Wars | Thomas "Three Fingers Brown" Lucchese | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jon Polito - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jon Polito?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jon Polito is "Animated American" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Jon Polito acted in?
Jon Polito has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jon Polito?
Other notable films include "Memories of Manon", "The Big Lebowski", and "American Gangster".