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Abe Vigoda: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Abe Vigoda? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Abraham Vigoda (February 24, 1921 – January 26, 2016) was an American actor, known for his portrayals of Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather (1972) and Phil Fish in both Barney Miller (1975–1977, 1982) and Fish (1977–1978). His career as an actor began in 1947 performing with the American Theatre Wing and continued in Broadway productions throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

Quick facts about Abe Vigoda

  • Full name: Abe Vigoda
  • Born: 1921-02-24
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q318220

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Who is Abe Vigoda?

Abraham Vigoda (February 24, 1921 – January 26, 2016) was an American actor, known for his portrayals of Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather (1972) and Phil Fish in both Barney Miller (1975–1977, 1982) and Fish (1977–1978).

What nationality is Abe Vigoda?

Abe Vigoda is United States.

When was Abe Vigoda born?

Abe Vigoda was born on 1921-02-24.

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