Val Bisoglio

Val Bisoglio
Val Bisoglio in Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Born
Italo Valentino Bisoglio[1]

(1926-05-07)May 7, 1926
New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 2021(2021-10-18) (aged 95)
Los Olivos, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1956–2002
SpouseBonnie Bisoglio[1]
Children3[1]

Italo Valentino Bisoglio (May 7, 1926 – October 18, 2021) was an American character actor primarily known for his work on television.[2]

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

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Song, Katie (October 23, 2021). "Val Bisoglio, Actor in 'Saturday Night Fever' and 'M*A*S*H', Dies at 95". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Ortiz, Andi (October 24, 2021). "Val Bisoglio, 'Sopranos' and 'Saturday Night Fever' Actor, Dies at 95". TheWrap. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Val Bisoglio Filmography". Fandango. Archived from the original on October 24, 2007. Retrieved July 20, 2021 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ a b D'Angelo, Bob (October 24, 2021). "Val Bisoglio, actor in 'Saturday Night Fever,' 'Quincy M.E.', dead at 95". Boston 25 News. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "Miami Vice - Season 3 Episode 11: Forgive Us our Debts (December 12, 1986)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  6. ^ Stolworthy, Jacob (October 24, 2021). "Val Bisoglio death: Saturday Night Fever and Sopranos actor dies, aged 95". The Independent. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  7. ^ Pedersen, Erik. "Val Bisoglio Dies: Character Actor Who Played Father In 'Saturday Night Fever', Appeared On 'Quincy, M.E.' & 'Sopranos' Was 95". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2021.