Abraham Vigoda[1] (February 24, 1921 – January 26, 2016) was an American actor, known for his portrayals of Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather (1972) and Phil Fish in both Barney Miller …

Tall, dour-faced and slouch-shouldered character actor Abe Vigoda proved himself in both gritty dramatic roles and as an actor with wonderful comedic timing. Vigoda was born in Brooklyn, New …

Oct 3, 2024 · Abe Vigoda was a well-known American character actor who achieved widespread recognition for his roles in film, television, and theater. He is most famously remembered for playing …

Jan 26, 2016 · NEW YORK (AP) — Character actor Abe Vigoda, whose leathery, sad-eyed face made him ideal for playing the over-the-hill detective Phil Fish in the 1970s TV series “Barney Miller” and …

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Abe Vigoda, born Abraham Charles Vigoda on February 24, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York, is remembered as one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors. With a career that spanned over six decades, …

Jan 26, 2016 · Tall, dour-faced and slouch-shouldered character actor Abraham Charles Vigoda (February 24, 1921 – January 26, 2016) proved himself in both gritty dramatic roles, and as an actor …

Born February 24, 1921, in New York, NY; son of Samuel (a tailor) and Lena (maiden name, Moses) Vigoda; married Beatrice Schy, February 25, 1968 (died 1992); children: Carol.

After leaving school, Vigoda worked as a printer before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1943, serving in World War II. After his military service, he studied acting on the G.I. Bill at the American Theatre Wing.

Abe Vigoda ... Abe Vigoda (February 24, 1921 – January 26, 2016) was an actor in both television and movie. His most well known roles are playing mobster Sal Tessio in the movies The Godfather and …