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Abraham Charles Vigoda [1] (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).
Abe Vigoda. 3 nominations. Primetime Emmy Awards. 1978 Nominee Primetime Emmy. Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series. Barney Miller. For playing: "Phil Fish". For episode "Goodbye, Mr. Fish", part II. 1977 Nominee Primetime Emmy. Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
- February 24, 1921
- January 26, 2016
Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Abe Vigoda (1921-2016) Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:01. Good Burger (1997) 12 Videos. 55 Photos. Tall, dour-faced and slouch-shouldered character actor Abe Vigoda proved himself in both gritty dramatic roles and as an actor with wonderful comedic timing.
- January 1, 1
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Woodland Park, New Jersey, USA
Jan 26, 2016 · Abe Vigoda was an actor best known for his role as Detective Phil Fish on the TV series Barney Miller. He earned three Emmy Award nominations — in 1976, 1977 and 1978 — for his supporting role on the ABC sitcom, which followed the captain (played by Hal Linden) of a New York City police station staff, as he and his team handled the daily ...
Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Biography. Abe Vigoda. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. February 24, 1921 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Died. January 26, 2016 · Woodland Park, New Jersey, USA (natural causes) Birth name. Abraham Charles Vigoda. Height. 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) Mini Bio.
- February 24, 1921
- January 26, 2016
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Jan 26, 2016 · Courtesy of Photofest. Abe Vigoda had some of the most iconic lines and moments in what critics maintain is one the the greatest films ever made: The Godfather . Playing Salvatore Tessio ,...
Jan 26, 2016 · Character actor Abe Vigoda, whose leathery, sad-eyed face made him ideal for playing the over-the-hill detective Phil Fish in the 1970s TV series “Barney Miller” and the doomed Mafia soldier in...
