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 ages
I 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