Val Bisoglio | |
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Born |
New York City, New York, U.S. |
May 7, 1926
Occupation | Character actor |
Years active | 1956-2002 |
Val Bisoglio (born May 7, 1926) is an American character actor primarily known for his work on television.
Bisoglio was born in New York City, New York. He may be best known for his recurring role as restaurateur Danny Tovo in the popular series Quincy, M.E. (1976–83). Bisoglio performed in numerous TV series in the 1970s including McCloud, M*A*S*H, All in the Family, Barney Miller, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Roll Out, Kojak, Baretta and The Rockford Files. He also appeared as Murf Lupo in The Sopranos. Perhaps his best known film role is that of Frank Manero, Sr., the volatile father of Tony Manero (John Travolta) in the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever. His other film credits include roles in No Way to Treat a Lady (1968), The Brotherhood (1968), The Don Is Dead (1973), Linda Lovelace for President (1975), The Hindenburg (1975), St. Ives (1976) and The Frisco Kid (1979).