George DiCenzo
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
Filmography
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
2006
as Uncle George
Hustle
2004
as Bartlett Giamatti
Tempted
2001
as Byron Blades
Hotel
2001
as Boris
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Raoul Sabatelli
It Had to Be You
2000
as Mel
Wonderland
2000
as Therapist
Judging Amy
1999
as Atty. Barr
Illuminata
1998
as Jailor
Lesser Prophets
1997
as Jerry
Down, Out and Dangerous
1995
as Lance Fredericks
New York Undercover
1994
Gypsy Eyes
1993
as Wyden Burrows
Joe's Life
1993
NYPD Blue
1993
as Pete Russell
Animaniacs
1993
as Commandant (voice)
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
as Ubu (voice)
Bodies of Evidence
1992
as Robert Stiles
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
1991
as Albert Nardone
The Exorcist III
1990
as Stedman
Law & Order
1990
as Eddie Palmieri
Equal Justice
1990
as Arnold Bach
Law & Order
1990
as Sam "Bunny" Russo
Sing
1989
as Mr. Marowitz
Face of the Enemy
1989
as James Wald
Memories of Manon
1989
as Dorgan
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
1988
as Mr. Dan Blackheart
Paradise
1988
as Ned Wick
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
1987
as Scotty
Walk Like a Man
1987
as Bob (Bub) Downs
Jake and the Fatman
1987
as Pat LaToni
DuckTales
1987
as Brigadier Broccoli (voice)
About Last Night...
1986
as Mr. Favio
Omega Syndrome
1986
as Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
1986
as (voice)
Blacke's Magic
1986
Matlock
1986
as George Wilton
If Tomorrow Comes
1986
as Anthony Orsatti
Back to the Future
1985
as Sam Baines
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
1985
as Bow / Hordak (voice)
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
1985
as Hordak / Bow (voice)
The Equalizer
1985
as Dorgan
Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling
1985
as (voice)
She-Ra: Princess of Power
1985
as Bow / Sea Hawk / Hordak / Tung Lashor / Dylamug / Vultak
The Equalizer
1985
as Bruno Dominic
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Johnny Blaze
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Sgt. Kettler
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Mario Carboni
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Inspector Lombardo
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Lt. Harry Fogel
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Michael Gardner
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
1983
as Bowdish
Cowboy
1983
as Davis Bentlow
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
1983
Breach of Contract
1982
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
1981
as Tony Caruso
Gangster Wars
1981
as Arnold Rothstein
Killing at Hell's Gate
1981
as Sam Caldwell
Dynasty
1981
as Charles Dalton
Blackstar
1981
McClain's Law
1981
as Lt. Edward DeNisco
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
1981
as Lance Macho (voice)
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
1981
as Captain America / Steve Rogers (voice)
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
1981
as Cyclops / Scott Summers (voice)
The Gangster Chronicles
1981
The Ninth Configuration
1980
as Capt. Fairbanks
Reunion
1980
as Vincent Scozzola
The Night the City Screamed
1980
as Cliff Barrankos
Magnum, P.I.
1980
as M. Barry Aldridge
The Frisco Kid
1979
as Darryl Diggs
High Midnight
1979
as Bennett
The Jordan Chance
1978
as Sheriff DeVega
To Kill a Cop
1978
as Capt. Cornworth
To Kill a Cop
1978
as Captain Cornworth
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
as Major Benchley
The Hostage Heart
1977
as Chief George Reinhold
The Choirboys
1977
as Lt. Grimsley
Space Sentinels
1977
Eight Is Enough
1977
Space Academy
1977
Hunter
1977
as Rafik Saraffi
How the West Was Won
1977
as Tomaz
Aspen
1977
as Abe Singer
Helter Skelter
1976
as Vincent Bugliosi
McNaughton's Daughter
1976
as Jack Perrili
Helter Skelter
1976
as Vincent Bugliosi
Las Vegas Lady
1975
as Eversull
Last Hours Before Morning
1975
as Owings
The Swiss Family Robinson
1975
as Suramin
Baretta
1975
The Invasion of Carol Enders
1974
as Dr. Palmer
Murder Works Overtime
1974
as Pacciardi
The Manhunter
1974
The Rockford Files
1974
as Harry Stoner
The Norliss Tapes
1973
as Man in Langdon Gallery
The Night Strangler
1973
as Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)
The Blue Knight
1973
as Zoot Lafferty
Kojak
1973
as Harry Ferguson
Police Story
1973
Doc Elliot
1973
as Jim Semple
Barnaby Jones
1973
as Landau
The Blue Knight
1973
as Zoot Lafferty
Police Story
1973
as Torchia
Across 110th Street
1972
as Patrolman
Kung Fu
1972
as Jess
The Waltons
1972
as Calvin Satterfield
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Frank Ciano
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Bert Masters
Delphi Bureau
1972
as Langtree
Going Home
1971
as Sergeant
Cannon
1971
House of Dark Shadows
1970
as Deputy (uncredited)
Hawaii Five-O
1969
as Len Jessup
Hawaii Five-O
1969
as Professor Alika Kalei
Hawaii Five-O
1969
as Yuri Bloch
Ironside
1967
as Paul Benson
Ironside
1967
as Joe
The F.B.I.
1965
as Dave
Gunsmoke
1955
as Newt
Gunsmoke
1955
as Mr. Bruce