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1976
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Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac. Joe Spinell died in his apartment on January 13, 1989 at the age of 52. The cause of his untimely death is arguable to this day.
Joe Spinell was an American actor who worked in several movies and Broadway plays. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, and achievements.
Friends and colleagues from movie industry pay a tribute to the great late character actor Joe Spinell, known for his appearances in classics such as The Godfather (Part I and II), Rocky, Taxi Driver and the lead role in the slasher film Maniac.
Oct 8, 2020 · Joe Spinell, the underrated cult legend was born on Oct. 28. At 1428 Elm, we decided to celebrate his birthday with an ode to our favorite Maniac. Joe Spinell starred in the horror cult...
Joe Spinell. Husky character player, usually in tough Italian roles ranging from petty mobsters to police officers. Spinell wrote, produced and starred in "Maniac" (1980), an unrelenting...
From his first film appearance in The Godfather (1972) onward, the powerfully built Spinell thrived in roles calling for heavy-breathing menace and brute strength. As such, he was the ideal "opposite" for the musclebound Sylvester Stallone in such films as Rocky (1975) and Paradise Alley (1978).
Husky character player, usually in tough Italian roles ranging from petty mobsters to police officers. Spinell wrote, produced and starred in "Maniac" (1980), an unrelenting portrait of a psychopathic killer and the first of two films in which he appeared opposite Caroline Munro.
