Dennis Farina

Donaldo Gugliermo "Dennis" Farina (February 29, 1944 – July 22, 2013) was an American actor. Often typecast as a mobster or police officer, he is known for roles such as FBI Agent Jack Crawford in Manhunter, mobster Jimmy Serrano in the comedy Midnight Run, Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty, Cousin Avi in Snatch, and Walt Miller in New Girl. He starred on television as Lieutenant Mike Torello on Crime Story and as NYPD Detective Joe Fontana on Law & Order.

From 2008 to 2010, he hosted and narrated the television program Unsolved Mysteries on Spike TV. His last major television role was in HBO's Luck, which premiered on January 29, 2012.

Dennis Farina is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes What Happens in Vegas (2008), Big Trouble (2002), Snatch (2000), Reindeer Games (2000), Out of Sight (1998), Get Shorty (1995), Striking Distance (1993), Unsolved Mysteries (1988). The recorded credits span 1962 to 2012, including 14 movies and 21 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.