Ed Setrakian | |
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Born | Anawalt, West Virginia, U.S. [1] | October 1, 1928
Occupation(s) | Film, television and theatre actor |
Ed Setrakian (born October 1, 1928) [2] is an American film, television and theatre actor. He is known for appearing in the films Tough Guys Don't Dance and Zodiac and the television programs The Sopranos (in the episode Where's Johnny? ) [3] and Person of Interest (in two episodes as Grifoni). [4] He has also played four different roles in the Law & Order franchise.[ citation needed ]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1971 | The Pursuit of Happiness | Policeman | |
1975 | Three Days of the Condor | Customer | |
1976 | Dragonfly | Contractor | |
1976 | The Next Man | U.N. Reporter | |
1984 | The Pope of Greenwich Village | 1st Inspector | |
1987 | Tough Guys Don't Dance | Lawyer | |
1989 | Cookie | Mike Fusco | |
1989 | The Plot Against Harry | Vitale | |
1990 | Men of Respect | Dr. Edwards | |
1991 | The Hard Way | Chief Villain | |
2000 | Astoria | Demos | |
2005 | The Great New Wonderful | Henry Hillerman | (segment "Judy's Story") |
2007 | Zodiac | Al Hyman | |
2009 | Tickling Leo | Oscar Szoras | |
2009 | Under New Management | Msgr. Paulie Bono | |
2009 | A Secret Promise | Mr. Olivetti | |
2012 | Blue Collar Boys | Gene |
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