Biography
Joe Spinell (October 28, 1936 – January 13, 1989) was an American actor who appeared in films in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as various stage productions. He played supporting roles in film including The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974), Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), Taxi Driver (1976), Sorcerer (1977) and Cruising (1980).
Acted in 66
2000s
- 2001
The Joe Spinell Story
(archive footage)
1990s
- 1995
Thriller Zone
Vinny Durand (segment "Fanatical Extremes") (archive footage)
- 1992
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
Will Cicci
1980s
- 1989
Rapid Fire
Hansen
- 1988
The Undertaker
Uncle Roscoe
Operation Warzone
Brig. Gen. George Delevane
- 1987
Deadly Illusion
Crazy Man in Gun Bureau
- 1986
Blood Ties
Joey, New York Goon #1
The Messenger
Rico
Maniac II: Mr. Robbie
Mr. Robbie
Hollywood Harry
Max Caldwell
The Whoopee Boys
Guido Antonucci
- 1985
Out of the Darkness
Jim Halsey
Walking the Edge
Brusstar
- 1983
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Escobar
- 1982
Monsignor
Bride's Father
- 1981
Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter
Door Guard
- 1980
The First Deadly Sin
Charles Lipsky
Melvin and Howard
Go-Go Club Owner #2 (uncredited)
Nightside
Michael Vincent
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The One Man Jury
Mike Abatino
Big Wednesday
Psychologist
Nunzio
Angelo
- 1977
- 1976
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Cop
- 1975
The Ransom of Red Chief
Bill
92 in the Shade
Ollie Slatt
Strike Force
Sol Terranova
- 1974
- 1973
The Seven-Ups
Toredano
Cops and Robbers
Marty
- 1972
Wrote 3
2010s
- 2012
1980s
- 1986
Maniac II: Mr. Robbie
Story
- 1980
Produced 2
1980s
- 1986
Maniac II: Mr. Robbie
Producer
- 1980
Appearances4
2020s
- 2020
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2007
Exorcising 'Cruising'
Self (archive footage)
The History of 'Cruising'
Self (archive footage)
- 2000
The American Nightmare
Self