Dennis Farina
American actor (1944–2013)
1944 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (1944–2013)
Born
February 29, 1944
Died
2013 (age ~69)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, character actor, film actor
United StatesBorn in ChicagoDied in Scottsdale
1944
Born in Chicago (1944-02-29)
2013
Died in Scottsdale
About
Donaldo Gugliermo "Dennis" Farina was an American actor and Chicago police detective. Known for his roles as mobsters or police officers, his involvement in the entertainment industry began through his association with filmmaker Michael Mann, who employed Farina as an actor and technical advisor. After supporting parts in Mann's films Thief (1981) and Manhunter (1986), he was cast in the lead role of Lieutenant Mike Torello on the NBC television series Crime Story, produced by Mann.
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Who is Dennis Farina?+
Donaldo Gugliermo "Dennis" Farina was an American actor and Chicago police detective. Known for his roles as mobsters or police officers, his involvement in the entertainment industry began through his association with filmmaker Michael Mann, who employed Farina as an actor and technical advisor. Af
What does the name Dennis mean?+
The name Dennis means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is of English origin.
When was Dennis Farina born?+
Dennis Farina was born on February 29, 1944.
When did Dennis Farina die?+
Dennis Farina died in 2013, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.
The name Dennis is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Dennis — February 29, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
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