8.0
TV
Acting
Sam Coppola
- Born
- Died
- (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
- Credits
- 60 titles
Biography
Sam Coppola was born on July 31, 1935 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Saturday Night Fever (1977), Fatal Attraction (1987) and Jacob's Ladder (1990). He was married to Helen Shinnick. He died on February 5, 2012 in Leonia, New Jersey.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
TV
8.7
TV
The Sopranos
8.6
TV
The Wire
6.7
Movie
Saturday Night Fever
7.4
Movie
Jacob's Ladder
6.8
Movie
Fatal Attraction
7.3
TV
Law & Order
7.6
TV
The Good Wife
5.8
Movie
Blue Steel
7.6
TV
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.5
TV
Damages
6.1
Movie
The Anderson Tapes
5.6
Movie
A Kiss Before Dying
6.2
Movie
Empire
7.6
TV
The Practice
7.6
TV
Due South
5.6
Movie
Money for Nothing
7.2
TV
The Equalizer
Acting credits 60
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Run It Film | Vinny |
| 2013 | Over/Under Film | Vinnie |
| 2012 | Driving Me Crazy Film | Larry Petterson |
| 2009 | Mercy TV | (1 ep) |
| 2009 | The Good Wife TV | Merrick (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Reunion Film | Max |
| 2008 | House of Satisfaction Film | Barry |
| 2007 | Heavy Petting Film | Old Codger #1 |
| 2007 | Damages TV | Judge Timothy Haring (1 ep) |
| 2007 | The Warrior Class Film | Abe Rosencranz |
| 2004 | The Jury TV | (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Nola Film | Gus |
| 2002 | Empire Film | Bobby Gold |
| 2002 | The Wire TV | Former Mayor 'Young Tony' (2 ep) |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | Neal Dornan (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Friends and Family Film | Carlo Ricci |
| 2001 | The Big Heist Film | Paul Castellano |
| 2000 | Sally Film | Dr. Felch |
| 2000 | Wonderland TV | (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Blue Moon Film | Bill |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Uncle Sammy (1 ep) |
| 1999 | The Sopranos TV | Dr. Reis (1 ep) |
| 1997 | The Deli Film | Mr. Bishop |
| 1997 | The Practice TV | Carl Malzone (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Palookaville Film | Mr. Kott, Money Truck Driver |
| 1996 | Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions Film | Jan Kaplovitz |
| 1994 | Due South TV | Cabrini (1 ep) |
| 1994 | The Counterfeit Contessa Film | Mel Nardino |
| 1993 | Money for Nothing Film | Bartender Lindey |
| 1993 | Joey Breaker Film | Sid Kramer |
| 1992 | Citizen Cohn Film | Carmine Galante |
| 1991 | Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace Film | Albie Carbone |
| 1991 | A Kiss Before Dying Film | Detective Michaelson |
| 1990 | Street Hunter Film | Jannelli |
| 1990 | Jacob's Ladder Film | Taxi Driver |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Federal Judge Vance, Bartender (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Blue Steel Film | PBA Representative |
| 1990 | Murder in Black and White Film | Dave |
| 1989 | She's Back Film | Det. Brophy |
| 1988 | Internal Affairs Film | Dave |
| 1988 | Zits Film | Principal |
| 1987 | Leg Work TV | Neil (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Fatal Attraction Film | Fuselli |
| 1987 | Cat & Mousse Film | Bernie |
| 1985 | The Equalizer TV | Leo Barnes (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Without a Trace Film | Schoyer |
| 1982 | A Question of Honor Film | John |
| 1980 | King Crab Film | Otto |
| 1980 | Hardhat & Legs Film | Aldo |
| 1980 | The $5.20 an Hour Dream Film | Harry |
| 1977 | Saturday Night Fever Film | Fusco |
| 1976 | Death Journey Film | Detective Johnson |
| 1974 | The Super Cops Film | Detective (uncredited) |
| 1974 | Crazy Joe Film | Chick |
| 1973 | Serpico Film | Cop (uncredited) |
| 1973 | Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside Film | Cop #1 |
| 1971 | The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight Film | Julie |
| 1971 | Interplay Film | Mel |
| 1971 | Primus TV | (1 ep) |
| 1971 | The Anderson Tapes Film | Private Detective |