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).

Joe Spinell

Acting Born October 28, 1936 – Died January 13, 1989 Manhattan, New York

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).

Known For

The Godfather

Willi Cicci (uncredited)

The Godfather Part II

William 'Willie' Cicci

The Equalizer

Mob Boss

Taxi Driver

Personnel Officer

Rocky

Tony Gazzo

Rocky II

Tony Gazzo

Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television

William "Willie" Cicci

Married to the Mob

Leonard 'Tiptoes' Mazzilli

Nighthawks

Lt. Munafo

Sorcerer

Spider

Cruising

Patrolman DiSimone

Paradise Alley

Burp