Biography

Joe Spinell (October 28, 1936 – January 13, 1989) was an American actor who appeared in films in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as various stage productions. He played supporting roles in film including The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974), Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), Taxi Driver (1976), Sorcerer (1977) and Cruising (1980).

Known For

The Godfather

Willi Cicci (uncredited)

The Godfather Part II

William 'Willie' Cicci

Taxi Driver

Personnel Officer

Rocky

Tony Gazzo

Rocky II

Tony Gazzo

Married to the Mob

Leonard 'Tiptoes' Mazzilli

Cruising

Patrolman DiSimone

Sorcerer

Spider