George DiCenzo

Biography

George Ralph DiCenzo (April 21, 1940 – August 9, 2010) was an American actor, and one-time associate producer for Dark Shadows. He was in the show business for over 30 years, with extensive film, TV, stage, and commercial credits. DiCenzo notably played Marty's grandfather Sam Baines in the film Back to the Future. He also had a minor role in William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist III.

DiCenzo died on August 9, 2010, as a result of sepsis.

Known for

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It Had to Be You

2000 ⭐ 6.1

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Down, Out and Dangerous

1995 ⭐ 6.3

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Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion

1991 ⭐ 7.3

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The Exorcist III

1990 ⭐ 6.3

Career timeline

2004

Hustle

Bartlett Giamatti · 2004

⭐ 5.0

2001

Hotel

Boris · 2001

⭐ 3.4

Tempted

Byron Blades · 2001

⭐ 4.7

2000

It Had to Be You

Mel · 2000

⭐ 6.1

1998

Illuminata

Jailor · 1998

⭐ 5.5

1997

Lesser Prophets

Jerry · 1997

⭐ 5.6

1995

Down, Out and Dangerous

Lance Fredericks · 1995

⭐ 6.3

1993

Gypsy Eyes

Wyden Burrows · 1993

⭐ 4.3

1991

Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion Notable

Albert Nardone · 1991

⭐ 7.3

1990

The Exorcist III

Stedman · 1990

⭐ 6.3

1989

Sing

Mr. Marowitz · 1989

⭐ 5.7

Memories of Manon Notable

Dorgan · 1989

⭐ 8.0

Face of the Enemy Notable

James Wald · 1989

⭐ 7.0

1988

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

Mr. Dan Blackheart · 1988

⭐ 5.9

1987

Walk Like a Man

Bob (Bub) Downs · 1987

⭐ 4.9

Warm Hearts, Cold Feet

Scotty · 1987

⭐ 5.3

1986

Omega Syndrome

Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton · 1986

⭐ 4.8

About Last Night...

Mr. Favio · 1986

⭐ 6.0

Joshua and the Battle of Jericho Notable

(voice) · 1986

⭐ 8.2

1985

He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special

Hordak / Bow (voice) · 1985

⭐ 6.7

Back to the Future Notable

Sam Baines · 1985

⭐ 8.3

He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword

Bow / Hordak (voice) · 1985

⭐ 6.9

1983

Cowboy

Davis Bentlow · 1983

Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land

Bowdish · 1983

⭐ 5.0

1982

Breach of Contract Notable

1982

⭐ 8.0

1981

Killing at Hell's Gate

Sam Caldwell · 1981

⭐ 6.3

Rivkin: Bounty Hunter Notable

Tony Caruso · 1981

⭐ 9.0

Gangster Wars Notable

Arnold Rothstein · 1981

⭐ 8.3

1980

The Night the City Screamed

Cliff Barrankos · 1980

⭐ 6.0

Reunion Notable

Vincent Scozzola · 1980

⭐ 8.0

The Ninth Configuration

Capt. Fairbanks · 1980

⭐ 6.4

1979

High Midnight Notable

Bennett · 1979

⭐ 7.0

The Frisco Kid

Darryl Diggs · 1979

⭐ 6.1

1978

The Jordan Chance Notable

Sheriff DeVega · 1978

⭐ 7.0

To Kill a Cop

Capt. Cornworth · 1978

Frequently appears with

Natasha Henstridge

Anna Penn

Michael Vartan

Charlie Hudson

Michael Rispoli

Henry Taylor

Olivia D'Abo

Tracey Meltempi

Faith Prince

Madelaine at Bergdorf Goo

Richard Thomas

Tim Willows

Bruce Davison

Brad Harrington

Steve Hytner

Grant Cromwell

Christine Cavanaugh

Leslie McCoy

Full filmography

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Hustle

2004 ⭐ 5.0

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Hotel

2001 ⭐ 3.4

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Tempted

2001 ⭐ 4.7

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It Had to Be You

2000 ⭐ 6.1

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Illuminata

1998 ⭐ 5.5

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Lesser Prophets

1997 ⭐ 5.6

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Down, Out and Dangerous

1995 ⭐ 6.3

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Gypsy Eyes

1993 ⭐ 4.3

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Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion

1991 ⭐ 7.3

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The Exorcist III

1990 ⭐ 6.3

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Sing

1989 ⭐ 5.7

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Memories of Manon

1989 ⭐ 8.0

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Face of the Enemy

1989 ⭐ 7.0

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The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

1988 ⭐ 5.9

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Walk Like a Man

1987 ⭐ 4.9

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Warm Hearts, Cold Feet

1987 ⭐ 5.3

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Omega Syndrome

1986 ⭐ 4.8

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About Last Night...

1986 ⭐ 6.0

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Joshua and the Battle of Jericho

1986 ⭐ 8.2

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He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special

1985 ⭐ 6.7