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Ed Marinaro
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Ed Marinaro

Born 1950 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1950–2022

Ed Marinaro, born in 1950, is an American actor known for his role as Officer Joe Coffey in the acclaimed series Hill Street Blues. He appears in Tonight's the Night (1987), where his athletic background adds a layer of authenticity to his performance. Transitioning from a successful football career, Marinaro brings a distinct energy to the film, embodying the spirit of 1980s cult cinema. His work in this genre highlights the intersection of sports and entertainment, making him a noteworthy figure in the realm of exploitation films.

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Tonight's the Night

Tonight's the Night

1987
as Hayden Fox

The game of love starts in a typical blues bar. The hot and magic rhythm of the blues makes even the shiest man throw away his fears and participate in the erotic of the night. Also known as: The Game of Love    

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Filmography

61 credits
2020s 2 credits
2022
Movie ★ 4.2
2021
Movie ★ 6.3
2010s 6 credits
2019
Movie ★ 4.6
2019
SnowComing as Coach Kerrigan
Movie ★ 6.4
2018
Movie ★ 2.0
2016
Movie ★ 5.6
2012
Triple Fisher: The Lethal Lolitas of Long Island as Joey Buttafuoco (archive footage from "Amy Fisher: My Story")
Movie ★ 7.5
2010
Blue Mountain State as Coach Marty Daniels
TV ★ 7.6
2000s 9 credits
2008
Movie ★ 4.2
2007
Fist of the Warrior as Raymond Miles
Movie ★ 4.2
2006
Circus Island as Carlos Carrera
Movie ★ 8.0
2005
Movie ★ 4.9
2005
Movie ★ 6.0
2002
Movie ★ 10.0
2002
TV ★ 6.8
2002
Monk as Stewart Babcock
TV ★ 8.0
2001
Movie ★ 5.1
1990s 22 credits
1999
Movie ★ 10.0
1999
The Protector as Gabriel
Movie ★ 3.5
1999
Movie ★ 6.5
1999
Third Watch as Tommy
TV ★ 7.9
1999
TV ★ 6.8
1999
Twice in a Lifetime as Mr. Bogart
TV ★ 6.2
1998
Catch Me If You Can as Capt. Morris Bernasky
Movie ★ 5.3
1997
Doomsday Rock as Paul, FBI Agent
Movie ★ 5.3
1996
Deadly Web as Jones
Movie ★ 4.8
1996
Panic in the Skies! as Brett Young
Movie ★ 5.8
1996
Champs as Vince Massilli
TV ★ 8.0
1995
National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins as Actor Playing Frank Musso
Movie ★ 5.1
1994
Dancing with Danger as Derek Lidor
Movie ★ 5.8
1994
TV ★ 7.2
1993
Passport to Murder as Hank McKay
Movie ★ 7.0
1993
Grace Under Fire as Dan Gabriel
TV ★ 5.6
1992
Amy Fisher: My Story as Joey Buttafuoco
Movie ★ 4.6
1991
Movie ★ 5.8
1991
Sisters as Mitch Margolis
TV ★ 7.2
1990
Menu for Murder as Detective Joe Russo
Movie ★ 5.0
1990
Dream On as Policeman
TV ★ 7.0
1990
Grand as Eddie
TV ★ 6.7
1980s 17 credits
1988
The Diamond Trap as Det. Brendan Thomas
Movie ★ 6.0
1988
Movie ★ 9.0
1988
Movie ★ 7.0
1988
Monsters as Martin Lander
TV ★ 7.1
1987
Dead Aim as Malcolm 'MACE' Douglas
Movie ★ 3.8
1987
Movie ★ 3.8
1987
What If I'm Gay? as Mr. Powell
Movie ★ 4.2
1985
The Twilight Zone as Darius Stephens
TV ★ 7.7
1984
TV ★ 5.5
1983
Imps* as Phil
Movie ★ 3.9
1983
Movie ★ 4.6
1982
Born Beautiful as Doug Trainer
Movie ★ 7.0
1981
Falcon Crest as John Remick
TV ★ 5.7
1981
TV ★ 6.5
1981
Hill Street Blues as Joe Coffey
TV ★ 7.6
1980
The Gong Show Movie as Man in Locker Room
Movie ★ 3.8
1970s 2 credits
1978
Fingers as Gino
Movie ★ 6.4
1976
Laverne & Shirley as Sonny St. Jacques
TV ★ 7.2
1960s 1 credit
1963
Miss USA as Self - Judge
TV ★ 6.0
1950s 1 credit
1950
TV ★ 7.0
s 1 credit