Ed Setrakian

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Ed Setrakian
Born (1928-10-01) October 1, 1928 (age 95)
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 ]

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Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1971 The Pursuit of Happiness Policeman
1975 Three Days of the Condor Customer
1976DragonflyContractor
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
2009Under New ManagementMsgr. Paulie Bono
2009A Secret PromiseMr. Olivetti
2012 Blue Collar Boys Gene

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References

  1. "Ed Setrakian". Internet Broadway Database . Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  2. Willis, John (1996). Theatre World 1993-1994. Applause Theatre Book Publishers. p. 232. ISBN   9781557832351 via Google Books.
  3. "The Sopranos - Season 5 Episode 3: Where's Johnny?". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  4. "Ed Setrakian". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved November 28, 2021.