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Al Ruscio Biography (1924-)

Born June 2, 1924, in Salem, MA; married Jane Sparks (an actress); children:Elizabeth (an actress), Michael (an editor).

Nationality

American

Gender

Male

Occupation

Actor

Birth Details

June 2, 1924

Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Film Appearances
• Tony Genaro, Al Capone, Warner Bros., 1959
• Walter Sorkin, Naked Flame (also known as Deadline for Murder), Headliner, 1964
• Al Demcarco, Fever Heat, Paramount, 1969
• Priest #1, In Search of Historic Jesus, Sunn Classic Pictures, 1979
• (Uncredited) Mr. Bernardo, The Hunter, Paramount, 1980
• Tony "Big Tony" Rapoli, Sr., Any Which Way You Can, Warner Bros.,1980
• Sam Goodwin, Deadly Force, Embassy Pictures, 1983
• Carl Siegal, Jagged Edge, Columbia, 1985
• Medium Rare, 1989
• Antonio Segestra, Blood Red, Nelson, 1989
• Bishop Estrada, Romero, Four Square, 1989
• Costello, Cage, New Century Vista Film Company, 1989
• Leo Cuneo, The Godfather: Part III (also known as Mario Puzo'sThe Godfather: Part III), Paramount, 1990
• Ben Saltman, Guilty by Suspicion (also known as La liste noire), Warner Bros., 1991
• Kramer, Future Kick, New Horizons, 1991
• Uncle Roy, Round Trip to Heaven, Prism Pictures, 1992
• Uncle Dominic, I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore, Skouras Pictures, 1992
• Phillip Morris, Il silenzio dei prosciutti (also known as The Silence of the Hams), October Films, 1994
• Mr. Leon, Dickwad, 1994
• Hank Watkins, At Risk, 1994
• Mr. Karlman, Showgirls, United Artists, 1995
• The General (1955), Xtro 3: Watch the Skies (also known as Xtro: Watch the Skies), Dorian, 1995
• Police Commissioner Farley, The Phantom, Paramount, 1996
• Television Appearances
• Series
• Paul Locatelli, Shannon, CBS, 1981
• Davinci, Steambath, Showtime, 1983
• Miguel Torres, Days of Our Lives (also known as DOOL and Days), NBC, 1988
• R. J. Bentson, Santa Barbara, NBC, 1989
• Frank Ruscio, Joe's Life, ABC, 1993
• Kosta Kanelos, Port Charles, ABC, 1998-1999
• Movies
• Nat Ryan, Ruby and Oswald (also known as Four Days in Dallas), CBS, 1978
• Matlock: Diary of a Perfect Murder, 1986
• Tony D'Angelo, Lady Mobster, ABC, 1988
• Judge Quentin, Stop at Nothing, Lifetime, 1991
• Reducci, Dead Silence (also known as Crash), Fox, 1991
• The Heroes of Desert Storm, ABC, 1991
• Barney's father, The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (also known as The Philadelphia Phenomenon), ABC, 1998
• Carlo Gambino, Boss of Bosses, TNT, 2001
• Miniseries
• Aaron, Greatest Heroes of the Bible, 1978
• Uncle Al, A Rumor of War, CBS, 1980
• Detective Siciliano, The People vs. Jean Harris, NBC, 1981
• Marshal Josef Stalin, War and Remembrance, ABC, 1988
• Pilots
• Sal, The Outside Man, CBS, 1977
• Judge Portugal, Farrell for the People, NBC, 1982
• Ernie Mazell, Diary of a Perfect Murder, NBC, 1986
• Mr. Avidisian, Home Free, ABC, 1988
• Eddie Iatella, Somerset Gardens, ABC, 1989
• Specials
• Father, A Good Life, PBS, 1989
• Episodic
• "The Man Who Struck It Rich," Lux Video Theatre, 1952
• "Tunnel Job," Lux Video Theatre, 1953
• Haley, "Letter of the Law," Gunsmoke, CBS, 1958
• Luis, "The Senorita Makes a Choice," Zorro, ABC, 1958
• Sebastian, "A Bargain in Tombs," 77 Sunset Strip, ABC, 1959
• Meyer, "No Fare," The Lawless Years, NBC, 1959
• Leonardo Nuccio, "Lucky Silva," The Lawless Years, NBC, 1959
• Lieutenant, "The Magnificent Bride," Mr. Lucky, CBS, 1959
• Nick Dempsey, "Mama's Boy," Philip Marlowe, ABC, 1959
• Frankie Yale, also known as Frankie Waller, "The Artichoke King," TheUntouchables, ABC, 1959
• Willy Clark, "A Reputation," Lock Up, syndicated, 1960
• Pietro Poli, "Guns for Garibaldi," Zane Grey Theater, CBS, 1960
• Rudy Landex, "Twelve Hours to Live," The Detective Starring Robert Taylor, ABC, 1960
• Freddie Canelli, "A Kid Up There," M Squad, NBC, 1960
• "The Cellini Vase," Sea Hunt, syndicated, 1960
• "The Invader," Sea Hunt, syndicated, 1960
• Wes Martin, "Affair at the Trading Post," Wrangler, NBC, 1960
• Emilio Romero, "Rendezvous: 22 Fathoms," The Aquanauts, CBS, 1960
• "The Golden Jade Chop," The Case of the Dangerous Robin, ABC, 1960
• Vaca, "The Last Viking," Bonanza, NBC, 1960
• Frankie, "You Only Die Once," The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor, ABC, 1960
• Rice, "Murder in Wonderland," Michael Shayne, NBC, 1960
• Allah El Kazim, "Man in a Cage," Thriller, NBC, 1961
• Rami, "La Costa Vendetta," The Islanders, ABC, 1961
• Ralph D'Amico, "The Double Adventure," The Aquanauts, CBS, 1961
• "Java," The Case of the Dangerous Robin, 1961
• Inspector Georges, "Voodoo," Peter Gunn, ABC, 1961
• Ben Koster, "The Kid Dropper Story," The Lawless Years, NBC, 1961
• Delgado, "The Honor of Cochise," Bonanza, NBC, 1961
• "Penitent," Cain's Hundred, 1961
• Gus, "The Primitive Clay," Follow the Sun, ABC, 1962
• Sim, "The Hijackers," The Beachcomber, 1962
• Joe Brooks, "Idol in the Dust," 87th Precinct, NBC, 1962
• (Uncredited) Gus Kroelig, hood, "Element of Danger," The Untouchables, ABC, 1962
• Machado, "Unforgiving Minute," Have Gun--Will Travel, CBS, 1963
• Dr. Taylor, "Diagnosis: Danger," The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, CBS, 1963
• Denny Cole, "The Spoiler," The Untouchables, ABC, 1963
• Ed Rutherford, "The Gift of Koodjanuk," Dr. Kildare, NBC, 1963
• Pete Malatesta, "Bonus Baby," 77 Sunset Strip, 1963
• Julio, "Of Blood, Sawdust, and a Bucket of Tears," The Greatest Show on Earth, ABC, 1964
• Nez Coupe, "The Pirate and the Patriot," The Great Adventure, CBS,1964
• Dimitri, "The City beneath the Sea," Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, ABC, 1964
• Malot, "An Act of War," Twelve O'Clock High, ABC, 1964
• "In Any Language," Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theater, 1965
• Leader, "The Goodbye Orphan Annie Blues," Baretta, ABC, 1975
• Doctor, "Park Avenue Pirates," McCloud, NBC, 1975
• Scotto, "Pattern for Evil," Police Woman, NBC, 1975
• "The Swinger," S.W.A.T., ABC, 1975
• Mannie Hallman, "Sight Unseen," The Invisible Man, NBC, 1975
• Chester Goddard, "The Return of the Bionic Woman: Part 1," The Six Million Dollar Man, 1975
• Joseph Trevino, "A Wind from Corsica," Kojak, CBS, 1976
• Tom Corell, "Foul on the First Play," The Rockford Files, NBC, 1976
• Mr. Romano, Ann's father, "A Visit from Dad," One Day at a Time, CBS, 1976
• Griff, "A Game of Loss," Joe Forrester, 1976
• Vic Cassell, "The Dog and Pony Show," The Rockford Files, NBC, 1977
• Jonas Vukich, "Cry for the Kids," Kojak, CBS, 1977
• Charles Roper, "The Plague: Parts 1 & 2," Starsky and Hutch, ABC, 1977
• "Atomic Bomb," Barney Miller, ABC, 1977
• Mr. Sererino, "The Final Round," The Incredible Hulk, CBS, 1978
• Detective Rather, "Pills," Lou Grant, CBS, 1978
• Mr. Sidney Becker, "The Counterfeiter," Barney Miller, ABC, 1979
• Editor, "Dads, Daughters, Different Drummers," Eight Is Enough, ABC, 1979
• Victor March, "A Riddle for Puppets," Mrs. Columbo, 1979
• Carmine, "Skids," Lou Grant, CBS, 1979
• Anton, "The Red Baron/Young at Heart," Fantasy Island, ABC, 1979
• Agamemnon, "Up, Up and Away," Salvage 1, 1979
• Victor March, "A Riddle for Puppets," Kate Loves a Mystery, 1979
• Carmine Rossi, "Influence," Lou Grant, CBS, 1980
• Mr. Roth, "Homicide: Part 1," Barney Miller, ABC, 1980
• Mr. Six, "Murder Is a Drag," Hart to Hart, ABC, 1981
• Dr. Webster, "Out of Commission," Taxi, ABC, 1981
• Sosa, "Of Mouse and Man," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1982
• Harvey, "Die Ready, Aim," The Fall Guy, ABC, 1982
• Sosa, "Zen and the Art of Law Environment," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1982
• Jack Norrell, "Landmark: Parts 1 & 2," Barney Miller, ABC, 1982
• Dutch Gunderson, "Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood),"Police Squad!, CBS, 1982
• Gino Minelli, "Second Chance," T. J. Hooker, ABC, 1982
• Boston, "Chop Shop," Cagney & Lacey, CBS, 1983
• "Storm Warning," Bring 'Em Back Alive, CBS, 1983
• Joseph Berkholtzer, "Love among the Steele," Remington Steele, NBC, 1983
• Bernard Heiser, "Midway to What?," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1983
• Foley, "The Eye of the Beholder," Night Court, NBC, 1984
• Mr. Morlin, "Vanity," St. Elsewhere, NBC, 1984
• Raleigh, "Breathless," St. Elsewhere, NBC, 1984
• Carmine Santorro, "Legacy," Hunter, NBC, 1984
• Petros, "Help Wanted: Angel," Highway to Heaven, NBC, 1984
• Simon Whittaker, "Queen's Gambit," Falcon Crest, 1984
• Simon Whittaker, "Sport of Kings," Falcon Crest, 1984
• Gino, "The Big Squeeze," The A-Team, NBC, 1985
• "Motor Homicide," Crazy Like a Fox, CBS, 1985
• Frankie Columbus, "Life of the Party," Scarecrow and Mrs. King, CBS, 1985
• Raleigh, "Bang the Eardrum Slowly," St. Elsewhere, NBC, 1985
• Mike Forbes, "The Football Story," Stir Crazy, CBS, 1985
• "Some Day My Prints Will Come," Crazy Like a Fox, CBS, 1985
• Joseph, "Thanksgiving at Mrs. Rossini's," Who's the Boss?, 1985
• Tony Maroni, "One for the Road," Amazing Stories, NBC, 1986
• Monty Paradise, "The Wedding Bell Blues," Riptide, NBC, 1986
• Sergeant Levin, "The Inheritance," Fame, syndicated, 1986
• Charlie Masaryk, "Poker Night," Hardcastle and McCormick, ABC, 1986
• Rostov, "Stemwinder: Parts 1 & 2," Scarecrow and Mrs. King, CBS, 1986
• Don Phillip Souza, "Witless," Sledge Hammer!, ABC, 1986
• Nicky Walters, "The Last Big Break," Simon & Simon, CBS, 1986
• Pranski, "Nobody's Perfect," The Wizard, CBS, 1986
• John Petruzzi, "Say Uncle," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1986
• "Tintype," Outlaws, CBS, 1987
• Matteo Gionetti, "The Wedding," Starman, ABC, 1987
• Mr. Fetty, "Her Honour: Part 2," Night Court, NBC, 1987
• Rostov, "The Khrushchev List," Scarecrow and Mrs. King, CBS, 1987
• Paul Webber, "Back from the Dead," MacGyver, ABC, 1987
• Garlotti, "The Boxer," Amen, NBC, 1989
• Carlo Caretti, "Battle of the Sexes," Hard Time on Planet Earth, CBS, 1989
• Stranger, "Mike and Julie's Wedding," Growing Pains, ABC, 1989
• Archbishop Mosconi, "You Can Go Home Again," The Fanelli Boys, TNN, 1990
• Sam Miller, "The Incident," Hunter, NBC, 1990
• Sal Giordano, "Corky's Crush," Life Goes On, ABC, 1990
• Sal Giordano, "The Return of Uncle Richard," Life Goes On, ABC, 1990
• Sal Giordano, "With a Mighty Heart," Life Goes On, ABC, 1990
• Sal Giordano, "The Bigger Picture," Life Goes On, ABC, 1991
• Sal Giordano, "Toast," Life Goes On, ABC, 1991
• Sal Giordano, "Dueling Divas," Life Goes On, ABC, 1991
• Sal Giordano, "Loaded Question," Life Goes On, ABC, 1991
• Grandpa Silver, "A Fling in Palm Springs" (also known as "Palm Springs Weekend"), Beverly Hills, 90210, Fox, 1991
• Tony, "A Night in the Life," Ferris Bueller, NBC, 1991
• Johnny, "Death in Brooklyn," Brooklyn Bridge, CBS, 1991
• Carmine Bavasso, "Honor Bound," The Man in the Family, 1991
• Mr. Harris, "The Hardware Store," The Wonder Years, ABC, 1991
• "Mama," Tequila and Bonetti, 1992
• Sal Giordano, "Hearts & Flowers," Life Goes On, ABC, 1992
• Sal Giordano, "Consenting Adults," Life Goes On, ABC, 1992
• Sal Giordano, "Happy Holidays," Life Goes On, ABC, 1992
• Uncle Jules, "The Apartment," Mad about You, NBC, 1992
• Santo Angelini, "Dead Eye," Murder, She Wrote, CBS, 1993
• Restaurant manager, "The Pilot: Parts 1 & 2," Seinfeld, NBC, 1993
• "The Liquidator," The Hat Squad, CBS, 1993
• Bartender, "Payback," Hot Line, 1994
• Father Poma, "Five Cards, No Studs," Pig Sty, UPN, 1995
• Bob, "Charity," The Single Guy, NBC, 1995
• Mr. Dellanova, "Fevers of Unknown Origin," ER, NBC, 1996
• Johnny Beaumont, "The Commercial," Malcolm & Eddie, UPN, 1997
• Judge, "Too Hot Not to Cool Down," Sparks, UPN, 1997
• Manny, "Honey, I Shrunk the Turkey," Fired Up, NBC, 1997
• "The Comet," Brotherly Love, 1997
• Scalper, "What I Really Want to Do Is Direct," Fired Up, NBC, 1998
• Otto Cornowitz, "Age," Tracey Takes On ... , HBO, 1998
• Artie Rosen, "Czech Bouncer," NYPD Blue, ABC, 1998
• Elder #3, "Two Fathers: Part 1," The X-Files, Fox, 1999
• Elder #3, "One Son: Part 2," The X-Files, Fox, 1999
• Father O'Haberly, "Laurie Runs for Office," The Norm Show (also known as Norm), ABC, 1999
• Phil, "Veronica's Record," Veronica's Closet, NBC, 2000
• Edgar Rosen, "Jackson," Kate Brasher, CBS, 2001
• Uncle Willie, "Family Affairs," First Monday, CBS, 2002
• Uncle Willie, "Right to Die," First Monday, CBS, 2002
• Albert "Sparky" Walters, "The Dark," The Guardian, CBS, 2002
• Fred "Freddy" Fleming, "Getting to Know You," 7th Heaven, The WB,2004
• Fred "Freddy" Fleming, "Two Weddings, an Engagement and a Funeral," 7th Heaven, The WB, 2004
• Also appeared as Carlo Minnelli, "Flight to Terror," Ripcord; Anthony Lottabucci, Boys Will Be Boys, Fox; Mr. Hamel, Nurses, NBC;elderly patient, The Watcher, UPN; Mr. Lorenzo, Simon, The WB.
• WRITINGS
• Poetry
• Published collections of poetry.