George DiCenzo
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Back to the Future
as Sam Baines
1985
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as Major Benchley
1977
The Exorcist III
as Stedman
1990
Breach of Contract
1982
Lesser Prophets
as Jerry
1997
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
as Bowdish
1983
Sing
as Mr. Marowitz
1989
The Frisco Kid
as Darryl Diggs
1979
Helter Skelter
as Vincent Bugliosi
1976
About Last Night...
as Mr. Favio
1986
The Ninth Configuration
as Capt. Fairbanks
1980
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
as Bow / Hordak (voice)
1985
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
as Hordak / Bow (voice)
1985
Tempted
as Byron Blades
2001
Illuminata
as Jailor
1998
Las Vegas Lady
as Eversull
1975
Omega Syndrome
as Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton
1986
The Hostage Heart
as Chief George Reinhold
1977
Hustle
as Bartlett Giamatti
2004
It Had to Be You
as Mel
2000
TV Appearances
Murder, She Wrote
as Johnny Blaze
1984
Space Sentinels
1977
Law & Order
as Eddie Palmieri
1990
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
1983
Kung Fu
as Jess
1972
The F.B.I.
as Dave
1965
Judging Amy
as Atty. Barr
1999
Hawaii Five-O
as Len Jessup
1968
Baretta
1975
Batman: The Animated Series
as Ubu (voice)
1992
Dynasty
as Charles Dalton
1981
Kojak
as Harry Ferguson
1973