Val Bisoglio
American character actor (1926–2021)
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Italo Valentino Bisoglio (May 7, 1926 – October 18, 2021) was an American character actor primarily known for his work on television.[2]
May 7, 1926
Val Bisoglio | |
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Val Bisoglio in Saturday Night Fever (1977) | |
| Born | Italo Valentino Bisoglio[1] May 7, 1926 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 2021 (aged 95) Los Olivos, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–2002 |
| Spouse | Bonnie Bisoglio[1] |
| Children | 3[1] |
Biography
Bisoglio was born in New York City, New York,[3] on May 7, 1926.[3][2]
Bisoglio may be best known for his recurring role as restaurateur "Danny Tovo" in the popular medical drama television series Quincy, M.E. from 1976 to 1983.[1][3] During his television acting career, Bisoglio appeared in numerous television programs during the 1960s and 1970s including The Doctors, McCloud, M*A*S*H (three episodes),[4] All in the Family,[3] Barney Miller, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Roll Out, Kojak, Baretta, McMillan & Wife, and The Rockford Files.[3] In 1986, Bisoglio appeared on Miami Vice (season 3, episode 11) in an episode titled "Forgive Us our Debts".[5]
In 2002, he appeared in his final television role as Murf Lupo in The Sopranos,[1] appearing in three episodes.[4]
From his work in film, Bisoglio is perhaps best known for his role as "Frank Manero Sr.", the volatile father of "Tony Manero" (John Travolta) in the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever.[6]
His other film credits include an uncredited role in Serpico (1973), as well as roles in No Way to Treat a Lady (1968), The Brotherhood (1968), The Don Is Dead (1973), Linda Lovelace for President (1975), The Hindenburg (1975), St. Ives (1976), and The Frisco Kid (1979).[3]
Bisoglio died of Lewy body dementia at the age of 95 at his home in Los Olivos, California, on October 18, 2021.[1][7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Hot Rod Hullabaloo | ||
| 1968 | No Way to Treat a Lady | Detective Monaghan | |
| 1968 | The Brotherhood | Cheech | |
| 1973 | The Don Is Dead | Pete Lazatti | |
| 1973 | Serpico | Weapons Storage Officer | Uncredited |
| 1975 | Linda Lovelace for President | Rev. Billy Easter | |
| 1975 | The Hindenburg | Lieutenant Lombardi | |
| 1976 | St. Ives | Finley Cummins | |
| 1977 | Saturday Night Fever | Frank Manero Sr. | |
| 1979 | The Frisco Kid | Chief Gray Cloud | |
| 1999 | Diamonds | Tarzan LeCompte |