Movies (Acting Roles)
Endgame
Joe Grifasi was 78 in Endgame as 'Nagg'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2023
Me To Play
Joe Grifasi was 76 in Me To Play as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 2021
Radium Girls
Joe Grifasi was 76 in Radium Girls as 'Grandpa'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 2020
Baked in Brooklyn
Joe Grifasi was 72 in Baked in Brooklyn as 'David's Dad'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2016
The American Side
Joe Grifasi was 71 in The American Side as 'The Serb'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 2016
The Front
Joe Grifasi was 65 in The Front as 'Mr. Zeffirelli'.Movie Released: Wed, May 26 2010
The Last New Yorker
Joe Grifasi was 65 in The Last New Yorker as 'Jerry'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2010
A Crime
Joe Grifasi was 62 in A Crime as 'Bill'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 11 2006
Slow Burn
Joe Grifasi was 61 in Slow Burn as 'Desk Sgt. Drown'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 2005
A Jersey Tale
Joe Grifasi was 60 in A Jersey Tale as 'Alphonso "Chunks" Colon'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 2004
13 Going on 30
Joe Grifasi was 59 in 13 Going on 30 as 'Mr. Flamhaff'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 13 2004
Auto Focus
Joe Grifasi was 58 in Auto Focus as 'Strip Club M.C.'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2002
Changing Lanes
Joe Grifasi was 57 in Changing Lanes as 'Judge Cosell'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 2002
Queenie in Love
Joe Grifasi was 57 in Queenie in Love as 'Berthold'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 2001
61*
Joe Grifasi was 56 in 61* as 'Phil Rizzuto'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 2001
Looking for an Echo
Joe Grifasi was 56 in Looking for an Echo as 'Vic'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2000
The Other Me
Joe Grifasi was 56 in The Other Me as 'Conrad'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 2000
Switching Goals
Joe Grifasi was 55 in Switching Goals as 'Dave'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1999
The Out-of-Towners
Joe Grifasi was 54 in The Out-of-Towners as 'Arresting Cop'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1999
The Naked Man
Joe Grifasi was 54 in The Naked Man as 'Koski'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 1998
The Deal
Joe Grifasi was 53 in The Deal as 'Boular'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Sunday
Joe Grifasi was 52 in Sunday as 'Scottie Elster'.Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1997
One Fine Day
Joe Grifasi was 52 in One Fine Day as 'Manny Feldstein'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1996
Shadow of a Doubt
Joe Grifasi was 52 in Shadow of a Doubt as 'Sidney Sherman'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 1996
Undue Influence
Joe Grifasi was 52 in Undue Influence as 'Clem'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1996
Heavy
Joe Grifasi was 51 in Heavy as 'Leo'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1995
Money Train
Joe Grifasi was 51 in Money Train as 'Riley'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 1995
Two Bits
Joe Grifasi was 51 in Two Bits as 'Uncle Joe'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 1995
Batman Forever
Joe Grifasi was 51 in Batman Forever as 'Bank Guard'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1995
Natural Born Killers
Joe Grifasi was 50 in Natural Born Killers as 'Deputy Sheriff Duncan Homolka'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1994
The Hudsucker Proxy
Joe Grifasi was 49 in The Hudsucker Proxy as 'Lou'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1994
Household Saints
Joe Grifasi was 49 in Household Saints as 'Frank Manzone'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1993
Taking the Heat
Joe Grifasi was 48 in Taking the Heat as 'Lou Valentine'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1993
Benny & Joon
Joe Grifasi was 48 in Benny & Joon as 'Mike'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1993
Citizen Cohn
Joe Grifasi was 48 in Citizen Cohn as 'Gerald Walpin'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1992
Primary Motive
Joe Grifasi was 48 in Primary Motive as 'Paul Melton'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 1992
City of Hope
Joe Grifasi was 47 in City of Hope as 'Pauly'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Presumed Innocent
Joe Grifasi was 46 in Presumed Innocent as 'Tommy Molto'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1990
Kojak: Ariana
Joe Grifasi was 45 in Kojak: Ariana as 'Lieutenant Rastelli'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1989
Perfect Witness
Joe Grifasi was 45 in Perfect Witness as 'Breeze'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1989
The Feud
Joe Grifasi was 45 in The Feud as 'Bud Bullard'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1989
Chances Are
Joe Grifasi was 44 in Chances Are as 'Omar'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1989
Big Business
Joe Grifasi was 43 in Big Business as 'Desk Clerk'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1988
Ironweed
Joe Grifasi was 43 in Ironweed as 'Jack'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1987
Moonstruck
Joe Grifasi was 43 in Moonstruck as 'Shy Waiter'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1987
Matewan
Joe Grifasi was 43 in Matewan as 'Fausto'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1987
One Police Plaza
Joe Grifasi was 42 in One Police Plaza as 'Insp. Nicolas Zambrano'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 1986
F/X
Joe Grifasi was 41 in F/X as 'Mickey'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1986
Bad Medicine
Joe Grifasi was 41 in Bad Medicine as 'Gómez'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1985
Brewster's Millions
Joe Grifasi was 40 in Brewster's Millions as 'J.B. Donaldo'.Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1985
The Flamingo Kid
Joe Grifasi was 40 in The Flamingo Kid as 'Mario Minetta'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1984
Splash
Joe Grifasi was 39 in Splash as 'Manny'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1984
Still of the Night
Joe Grifasi was 38 in Still of the Night as 'Joseph Vitucci'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1982
The Elephant Man
Joe Grifasi was 37 in The Elephant Man as 'Pinhead Manager'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 04 1982
Honky Tonk Freeway
Joe Grifasi was 37 in Honky Tonk Freeway as 'Osvaldo'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981
The Gentleman Bandit
Joe Grifasi was 36 in The Gentleman Bandit as 'Det. Esposito'.Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1981
Hide in Plain Sight
Joe Grifasi was 35 in Hide in Plain Sight as 'Matty Stanek'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1980
The Deer Hunter
Joe Grifasi was 34 in The Deer Hunter as 'Bandleader'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1978
On the Yard
Joe Grifasi was 34 in On the Yard as 'Morris'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1978
Secret Service
Joe Grifasi was 32 in Secret Service as 'Cpl. Matson'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 1977
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate agesI Know This Much Is True
Joe Grifasi was 75+ in I Know This Much Is True as 'Steve Falice'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 09 2020
Evil
Joe Grifasi was 75+ in Evil as 'Lombino'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
New Amsterdam
Joe Grifasi was 74+ in New Amsterdam as 'Lilo Steinhauser'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Lodge 49
Joe Grifasi was 74+ in Lodge 49 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 06 2018
The Good Fight
Joe Grifasi was 72+ in The Good Fight as 'Judge John Mata'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Bull
Joe Grifasi was 72+ in Bull as 'Judge Arlen Rand, Judge Rand'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Elementary
Joe Grifasi was 68+ in Elementary as 'Captain Moretti'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
The Good Wife
Joe Grifasi was 65+ in The Good Wife as 'Judge John Mata'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Canterbury's Law
Joe Grifasi was 63+ in Canterbury's Law TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 2008
The Bronx Is Burning
Joe Grifasi was 63+ in The Bronx Is Burning as 'Yogi Berra'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 09 2007
Conviction
Joe Grifasi was 61+ in Conviction as 'Judge Harrigan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 03 2006
Tarzan
Joe Grifasi was 59+ in Tarzan as 'Lieutenant Scott Connor'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 2003
Hope & Faith
Joe Grifasi was 59+ in Hope & Faith as 'Leo'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Some of My Best Friends
Joe Grifasi was 56+ in Some of My Best Friends as 'Joe Zito'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 28 2001
Deadline
Joe Grifasi was 56+ in Deadline TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
The Beat
Joe Grifasi was 55+ in The Beat as 'Vince Marinelli'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 21 2000
Early Edition
Joe Grifasi was 52+ in Early Edition TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
ER
Joe Grifasi was 50+ in ER as 'Tom Williams'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Chicago Hope
Joe Grifasi was 50+ in Chicago Hope TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Moon Over Miami
Joe Grifasi was 49+ in Moon Over Miami TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1993
Class of '96
Joe Grifasi was 48+ in Class of '96 as 'Joe Morrisey'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1993
Sinatra
Joe Grifasi was 48+ in Sinatra as 'George Evans'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1992
WIOU
Joe Grifasi was 46+ in WIOU as 'Tony Pro'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1990
Law & Order
Joe Grifasi was 46+ in Law & Order as 'Ezra Gould, Defense Attorney James Linde'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Capital News
Joe Grifasi was 45+ in Capital News TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 09 1990
Roseanne
Joe Grifasi was 44+ in Roseanne as 'IRS Office Supervisor'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 18 1988
L.A. Law
Joe Grifasi was 42+ in L.A. Law as 'Dominic Nuzzi'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
The Equalizer
Joe Grifasi was 41+ in The Equalizer as 'Lt. Vocek'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Moonlighting
Joe Grifasi was 40+ in Moonlighting as 'Kapatkin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Hill Street Blues
Joe Grifasi was 36+ in Hill Street Blues TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Great Performances
Joe Grifasi was 26+ in Great Performances as 'Cpl. Matson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971