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

Back to the Future

Sam Baines

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Major Benchley

The Exorcist III

Stedman

A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

Uncle George

About Last Night...

Mr. Favio

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

Mr. Dan Blackheart

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

Bow / Hordak (voice)

The Ninth Configuration

Capt. Fairbanks