Vincent Gardenia
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Vincent Gardenia (January 7, 1920 – December 9, 1992) was an Italian American stage, film, and television actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Vincent Gardenia, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Vincent Gardenia Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Vincent Gardenia reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Vincent Gardenia's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Vincent Gardenia's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Vincent Gardenia Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vincent Gardenia's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Vincent Gardenia has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Howard | Mr. Mushnik (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family | Self (archival footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Super | Big Lou Kritski | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Coney Island | Self - Actor | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story | Harry Pizer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Age-Old Friends | Michael Aylott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Skin Deep | Barney | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cavalli si nasce | Principe napoletano | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Moonstruck | Cosmo Castorini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors | Mushnik | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Deadheat | Tassi, the Commissioner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dark Mirror | Detective Al Church | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Muggable Mary: Street Cop | Maggio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Death Wish II | Det. Frank Ochoa | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Odd Squad | General Briggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Thornwell | Traeger | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Last Flight of Noah's Ark | Stoney | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Home Movies | Doctor Byrd | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Goldie and the Boxer | Sam Diamond | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The House by the Edge of the Lake | Old Painter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Firepower | Frank Hull | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Heaven Can Wait | Krim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Greased Lightning | Sheriff Cotton | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Fire Sale | Benny Fikus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Big Racket | Uncle Pepe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | La banca di Monate | Santino Paleari | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Honeymoon For Three | Frankie, the journalist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | House of Pleasure for Women | Mr. Chips | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery | Big Daddy Jessup | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Front Page | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Death Wish | Frank Ochoa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Lucky Luciano | Colonel Charles Poletti | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Bang the Drum Slowly | Dutch Schnell | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Screaming Skull | Ollie | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hickey & Boggs | Papadakis | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Cold Turkey | Mayor Wappler | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Little Murders | Carol Newquist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Where’s Poppa? | Coach Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Jenny | Mr. Marsh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob | Vito Lugana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Third Day | Preston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | A View from the Bridge | Lipari | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Hustler | Bartender | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mad Dog Coll | Dutch Schultz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Parrish | Bit part (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Murder, Inc. | Lazlo | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Cop Hater | Danny the Gimp | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Night America Trembled | Dick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Twelve Angry Men | Bailiff | Super Hit | Similar → |
Vincent Gardenia - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vincent Gardenia?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vincent Gardenia is "Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Vincent Gardenia acted in?
Vincent Gardenia has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vincent Gardenia?
Other notable films include "Twelve Angry Men", "Night of 100 Stars II", and "Age-Old Friends".