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George DiCenzo

George DiCenzo

Acting·1940–2010·50 films

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.

Filmography

Back to the Future
Back to the Future (1985)Sam Baines
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)Major Benchley
The Exorcist III
The Exorcist III (1990)Stedman
About Last Night...
About Last Night... (1986)Mr. Favio
The Ninth Configuration
The Ninth Configuration (1980)Capt. Fairbanks
The Frisco Kid
The Frisco Kid (1979)Darryl Diggs
Across 110th Street
Across 110th Street (1972)Patrolman
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985)Bow / Hordak (voice)
House of Dark Shadows
House of Dark Shadows (1970)Deputy (uncredited)
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988)Mr. Dan Blackheart
The Night Strangler
The Night Strangler (1973)Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)
Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter (1976)Vincent Bugliosi
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985)Hordak / Bow (voice)
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land (1983)Bowdish
It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You (2000)Mel
The Choirboys
The Choirboys (1977)Lt. Grimsley
The Norliss Tapes
The Norliss Tapes (1973)Man in Langdon Gallery
Walk Like a Man
Walk Like a Man (1987)Bob (Bub) Downs
Hotel
Hotel (2001)Boris
Illuminata
Illuminata (1998)Jailor
Tempted
Tempted (2001)Byron Blades
Going Home
Going Home (1971)Sergeant
The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight (1973)Zoot Lafferty
Las Vegas Lady
Las Vegas Lady (1975)Eversull
Gypsy Eyes
Gypsy Eyes (1993)Wyden Burrows
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion (1991)Albert Nardone
Sing
Sing (1989)Mr. Marowitz
Hustle
Hustle (2004)Bartlett Giamatti
Omega Syndrome
Omega Syndrome (1986)Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton
The Invasion of Carol Enders
The Invasion of Carol Enders (1974)Dr. Palmer
Lesser Prophets
Lesser Prophets (1997)Jerry
Down, Out and Dangerous
Down, Out and Dangerous (1995)Lance Fredericks
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho (1986)(voice)
The Night the City Screamed
The Night the City Screamed (1980)Cliff Barrankos
Killing at Hell's Gate
Killing at Hell's Gate (1981)Sam Caldwell
Memories of Manon
Memories of Manon (1989)Dorgan
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet (1987)Scotty
Gangster Wars
Gangster Wars (1981)Arnold Rothstein
The Swiss Family Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson (1975)Suramin
Face of the Enemy
Face of the Enemy (1989)James Wald
Last Hours Before Morning
Last Hours Before Morning (1975)Owings
High Midnight
High Midnight (1979)Bennett
The Hostage Heart
The Hostage Heart (1977)Chief George Reinhold
Breach of Contract
Breach of Contract (1982)
Reunion
Reunion (1980)Vincent Scozzola
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter (1981)Tony Caruso
The Jordan Chance
The Jordan Chance (1978)Sheriff DeVega
To Kill a Cop
To Kill a Cop (1978)Capt. Cornworth
Cowboy
Cowboy (1983)Davis Bentlow
Murder Works Overtime
Murder Works Overtime (1974)Pacciardi