Dennis
Farina, veteran actor of television and film, has passed away at the age of 69.
Having never
taken an acting class, Dennis Farina was well into his career as a Chicago
policeman when he was asked to consult on director Michael Mann’s THIEF (1981),
and wound up with a small part in the film…a small part which would launch a
long and successful career in both film and television. His many film roles
included Mann’s MANHUNTER (1991), MIDNIGHT RUN (1988), STRIKING DISTANCE
(1993), LITTLE BIG LEAGUE (1994), GET SHORTY (1995), EDDIE (1996), OUT OF SIGHT (1998), SAVING
PRIVATE RYAN (1998), THE MOD SQUAD (1999), and SNATCH (2001).
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A tough-guy
character actor, he was often cast as a mobster or a policeman, but had enough
versatility to draw a few laughs when needed. He was one of those guys who
instantly made a movie a little bit better when he showed up. Everybody liked
him, and his absence will be felt.
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