8.6
Movie
Acting
Joe Spinell
- Born
- Died
- (aged 52)
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York
- Credits
- 72 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
8.6
Movie
8.1
Movie
Taxi Driver
7.8
Movie
Rocky
7.3
Movie
Rocky II
6.0
Movie
Maniac
7.5
Movie
Sorcerer
6.6
Movie
Cruising
7.1
Movie
Brubaker
6.4
Movie
Nighthawks
6.4
Movie
Maniac
6.0
Movie
Married to the Mob
6.1
Movie
Night Shift
4.3
Movie
Starcrash
5.6
Movie
The Pick-up Artist
6.9
Movie
Big Wednesday
6.7
Movie
Farewell, My Lovely
8.9
Movie
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
6.4
Movie
The Ninth Configuration
Acting credits 71
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2016 | FantastiCozzi Film | Count Zarth Arn (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Exorcising 'Cruising' Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | The History of 'Cruising' Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | The Joe Spinell Story Film | (archive footage) |
| 2000 | The American Nightmare Film | Self |
| 1995 | Thriller Zone Film | Vinny Durand (segment "Fanatical Extremes") (archive footage) |
| 1992 | The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 Film | Will Cicci |
| 1989 | Rapid Fire Film | Hansen |
| 1988 | The Undertaker Film | Uncle Roscoe |
| 1988 | Married to the Mob Film | Leonard 'Tiptoes' Mazzilli |
| 1988 | K.O. Kippers Film | Tony Larosa |
| 1988 | Operation Warzone Film | Brig. Gen. George Delevane |
| 1987 | Deadly Illusion Film | Crazy Man in Gun Bureau |
| 1987 | The Pick-up Artist Film | Eddie |
| 1986 | Blood Ties Film | Joey, New York Goon #1 |
| 1986 | The Messenger Film | Rico |
| 1986 | Maniac II: Mr. Robbie Film | Mr. Robbie |
| 1986 | Hollywood Harry Film | Max Caldwell |
| 1986 | The Whoopee Boys Film | Guido Antonucci |
| 1986 | The Children of Times Square Film | Street Vendor |
| 1985 | Out of the Darkness Film | Jim Halsey |
| 1985 | The Equalizer TV | Mob Boss (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Walking the Edge Film | Brusstar |
| 1983 | Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer Film | Escobar |
| 1983 | The Last Fight Film | Angelo |
| 1983 | Eureka Film | Pete |
| 1983 | Losin' It Film | Border Patrolman |
| 1983 | The Big Score Film | Mayfield |
| 1983 | Vigilante Film | Eisenberg |
| 1982 | One Down, Two to Go Film | Joe Spangler |
| 1982 | Monsignor Film | Bride's Father |
| 1982 | The Last Horror Film Film | Vinny Durand |
| 1982 | Night Shift Film | Manetti |
| 1982 | A Question of Honor Film | Masked witness (uncredited) |
| 1982 | National Lampoon's Movie Madness Film | Agent / M.C. ("Success Wanters") |
| 1982 | Forbidden Zone Film | Drunken Sailor |
| 1981 | Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter Film | Door Guard |
| 1981 | Nighthawks Film | Lt. Munafo |
| 1980 | Maniac Film | Frank Zito |
| 1980 | The First Deadly Sin Film | Charles Lipsky |
| 1980 | Melvin and Howard Film | Go-Go Club Owner #2 (uncredited) |
| 1980 | The Little Dragons Film | Yancey |
| 1980 | Brubaker Film | Birdwell |
| 1980 | Nightside Film | Michael Vincent |
| 1980 | The Ninth Configuration Film | Lt. Spinell |
| 1980 | Cruising Film | Patrolman DiSimone |
| 1979 | Vampire Film | Capt. Desher |
| 1979 | Rocky II Film | Tony Gazzo |
| 1979 | Winter Kills Film | Arthur Fletcher |
| 1979 | Last Embrace Film | Man in Cantina |
| 1978 | Starcrash Film | Count Zartharn |
| 1978 | The One Man Jury Film | Mike Abatino |
| 1978 | Paradise Alley Film | Burp |
| 1978 | Big Wednesday Film | Psychologist |
| 1978 | Nunzio Film | Angelo |
| 1977 | Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television TV | William "Willie" Cicci (4 ep) |
| 1977 | Sorcerer Film | Spider |
| 1976 | Rocky Film | Tony Gazzo |
| 1976 | Stay Hungry Film | Jabo |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Maniac Film | Original Film Writer |
| 1986 | Maniac II: Mr. Robbie Film | Story, Producer |
| 1980 | Maniac Film | Screenplay, Executive Producer, Story |