Quick Facts
Born:
1950-12-29
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
179 Total Roles
Jon Polito
Acting
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Biography
Jon Polito (born December 29, 1950 — September 1, 2016) was an American actor. In a career spanning 35 years and over 220 film and television credits, he became best known for his work with the Coen Brothers, most notably as the Italian gangster Johnny Caspar in Miller's Crossing. He also appeared in the first two seasons of Homicide: Life on the Street and on the first season of Crime Story.
Known For
The Big Lebowski
Private Snoop
American Gangster
Rossi
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Chief Arnook (voice)
Stuart Little
Officer Sherman
The Crow
Gideon
Gangster Squad
Dragna
The Mentalist
Bertram Duesterberg
Two and a Half Men
Mr. Sharipa
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Maestro MOVIE | Herbert Englehart |
| 2014 | Big Eyes MOVIE | Enrico Banducci |
| 2014 | Locker 13 MOVIE | Don Dillon |
| 2013 | Gangster Squad MOVIE | Dragna |
| 2012 | Major Crimes TV | Dino Kotero |
| 2012 | Robot and Monster TV | Sir Cranklin (voice) |
| 2011 | Batman: Year One MOVIE | Commissioner Loeb (voice) |
| 2011 | ThunderCats TV | Conquedor (voice) |
| 2011 | From the Head MOVIE | Vinnie |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash TV | 'Lucky' Louie Gianelli |