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Dominic Chianese
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Dominic Chianese

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Born 1931 · Бронкс, Нью-Йорк · Active 1972–2024

Born in 1931, Dominic Chianese is an American actor known for his compelling performances in both film and television. In Firepower (1979), he brings depth to his role, blending the gritty elements of action with his signature style. Chianese's career spans decades, but it was his portrayal of complex characters in projects like Firepower that solidified his place in cult cinema. His ability to navigate the nuances of crime and drama resonates with fans of exploitation and grindhouse films.

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Firepower

Firepower

1979 ★ 5.3
as Orlov

A mercenary is hired by the FBI to track down a powerful recluse criminal, a woman is also trying to track him down for her own personal vendetta.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The Godfather Part II
1974
The Sopranos (1999)
The Sopranos
1999
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Dog Day Afternoon
1975
Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
Mr. Popper's Penguins
2011
The Family (2013)
The Family
2013
All the President's Men (1976)
All the President's Men
1976

Filmography

53 credits
2020s 2 credits
2024
Positively Porco: The Untold Story of Folk City’s Golden Era
Movie
2020
Talking Sopranos as Self
TV ★ 10.0
2010s 9 credits
2019
The Village as Enzo Napolitano
TV ★ 7.1
2017
Active Adults as Bart
Movie
2016
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 as Johnny Ola
Movie ★ 8.8
2013
The Family as Vinnie Caprese
Movie ★ 6.4
2013
James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend as Self
Movie ★ 7.4
2011
Mr. Popper's Penguins as Reader
Movie ★ 6.0
2010
The Last New Yorker as Lenny Sugarman
Movie ★ 7.3
2010
Blue Bloods as Happy Jack
TV ★ 7.8
2010
Boardwalk Empire as Leander Cephas Whitlock
TV ★ 8.0
2000s 13 credits
2009
The Good Wife as Judge Michael Marx
TV ★ 7.6
2008
Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies
Movie ★ 7.0
2008
Mayne Street as Dominic Chianese
TV ★ 7.0
2008
The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Vic
TV ★ 6.9
2007
Adrift in Manhattan as Tommaso Pensara
Movie ★ 5.7
2007
Damages as Stuart Zedeck
TV ★ 7.5
2004
Crimes of Fashion as George
Movie ★ 4.6
2004
When Will I Be Loved as Count Tommaso Lupo
Movie ★ 4.1
2004
King of the Corner as Stan Marshak
Movie ★ 5.9
2004
The Tony Danza Show as Self
TV ★ 6.4
2003
Hope & Faith as Irv Miller
TV ★ 5.4
2002
Unfaithful as Frank Wilson
Movie ★ 6.7
2000
Under Hellgate Bridge as Father Nichols
Movie ★ 5.0
1990s 15 credits
1999
Cradle Will Rock as Silvano - Papa
Movie ★ 6.5
1999
The Sopranos as Corrado 'Junior' Soprano
TV ★ 8.7
1999
Inspector Montalbano as John Zuck
TV ★ 8.4
1998
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five as Mickey (The Photographer)
Movie ★ 4.8
1997
Night Falls on Manhattan as Judge Impelliteri
Movie ★ 6.3
1996
If Lucy Fell as Al
Movie ★ 5.4
1996
Gotti as Joe Armone
Movie ★ 6.5
1996
Looking for Richard as Self
Movie ★ 6.8
1993
The Night We Never Met as Lion's Den Nosy Neighbor
Movie ★ 5.5
1992
The Public Eye as Spoleto
Movie ★ 6.2
1991
Out for Justice as Mr. Madano
Movie ★ 6.2
1990
The Lost Capone as Gabriel Capone
Movie ★ 4.8
1990
Q & A as Larry Pesch
Movie ★ 5.9
1990
Law & Order as Dan Rubell
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Paul Kaylin
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 4 credits
1984
Tales from the Darkside as Correlli's Father
TV ★ 7.2
1982
Hit and Run as Sal DeGrazio
Movie ★ 4.5
1981
Fort Apache, the Bronx as Corelli's Father
Movie ★ 6.5
1980
A Time for Miracles as Promoter
Movie ★ 8.0
1970s 10 credits
1979
...And Justice for All as Carl Travers
Movie ★ 7.1
1979
Firepower● as Orlov
Movie ★ 5.0
1978
On the Yard as Mendoza (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1978
Fingers as Arthur Fox
Movie ★ 6.4
1977
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television as Johnny Ola
TV ★ 8.6
1976
All the President's Men as Eugenio R. Martinez
Movie ★ 7.7
1975
Dog Day Afternoon as Father
Movie ★ 7.8
1974
The Godfather Part II as Johnny Ola
Movie ★ 8.6
1973
Kojak as George Mallick
TV ★ 7.1
1972
Fuzz as Panhandler
Movie ★ 5.5