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.
Jon Polito Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jon Polito reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jon Polito's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Jon Polito's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Carlo's Wake, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jon Polito Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jon Polito's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jon Polito has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 2010 | DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection | Police Captain (segment "The Spectre") (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | DC Showcase: The Spectre | Police Captain (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Stiffs | John "The Prince" Monaco | Average | 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 | Hit | 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 → |
| 2004 | Charlie the Ox | Freddy Boon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Man Who Wasn't There | Creighton Tolliver | Super Hit | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Stuart Little | Officer Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Apartment Complex | Dr Caligari | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Road Kill | Jelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Angel's Dance | Uncle Vinnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Carlo's Wake | Uncle Gus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | With Friends Like These | Rudy Ptak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Big Lebowski | Private Snoop | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco | Ashcan (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Fluke | Boss | Hit | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Freshman | Chuck Greenwald | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Memories of Manon | Carmack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Crime Story: Pilot | Phil Bartoli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Fire with Fire | Boss Duchard | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Deadly Business | Vitola | 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 | A Good Sport | Man in Taxi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Running Out | Joe Poswalsky | Super Hit | 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 "Carlo's Wake" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Charlie the Ox", "Running Out", and "A Good Sport".