Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina Movies and TV Shows

​Dennis Farina was one of Hollywood's busiest actors and a familiar face to moviegoers and television viewers alike. Recently, he appeared in the feature films, "The Grand," a comedy about a Vegas poker tournament with Woody Harrelson, Cheryl Hines and Ray Romano; "Bottle Shock," also starring Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman and Bradley Whitford; and Fox's "What Happens in Vegas," in which Dennis starred as Cameron Diaz's boss. Farina also appeared on the NBC series "Law and Order" and in the HBO miniseries, "Empire Falls," for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Mini-Series. Farina is well remembered for his role in memorable features such as Steven Soderbergh's "Out of Sight," in which he played the retired lawman father of Jennifer Lopez's character. This was Farina's second outing in an Elmore Leonard best seller, the previous one being "Get Shorty," directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and co-starring John Travolta, Rene Russo and Gene Hackman. Farina received an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Male for his performance as "Ray 'Bones' Barboni." In 1998's "Saving Private Ryan," directed by Steven Spielberg, Farina played "Col. Anderson," a pivotal role in the film. It is this character who convinces Tom Hanks character to lead a squad deep into Nazi territory to rescue "Pvt. Ryan." He also co-starred with Brad Pitt and Oscar-winner Benicio Del Toro in the darkly comedic crime drama "Snatch," directed by Guy Ritchie. Farina's numerous other screen credits include John Frankenheimer's "Reindeer Games," "Paparazzi," Martin Brest's "Midnight Run," the Michael Mann film "Manhunter", among many other feature films. Farina is also recognized for his role in the critically acclaimed television series, NBC's "Crime Story". A veteran of the Chicago theater, Farina has appeared in Joseph Mantegna's "Bleacher Bums," and "A Prayer For My Daughter," directed by John Malkovich, and many others. He died on July 22, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona at age 69.

Personal info

  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: 2/29/1944 (80 years old)
  • Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • nationality: American
  • height: 1.87 m
  • Net worth: $8,000,000
Year
Genre
IMDB
TMDB
Available on the following streaming services in the United States
Authors Anonymous
IMDB 4.4
TMDB 45%
role:
John K. Butzin
2014

Comedy

4.4
45%
2012

Drama

7.4
70%
The Last Rites of Joe May
IMDB 6.8
TMDB 60%
role:
Joe May
Not available
2011

Drama

6.8
60%
Not available
Knucklehead
IMDB 5.1
TMDB 55%
role:
Memphis Earl
2010

Comedy

Drama

5.1
55%
Bottle Shock
IMDB 6.8
TMDB 63%
role:
Maurice Cantavale
2008

Comedy

Drama

6.8
63%
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What Happens in Vegas
IMDB 6.1
TMDB 61%
role:
Richard Banger
2008

Comedy

Romance

6.1
61%
Bag Boy
IMDB 4.4
TMDB 38%
role:
Marty Engstrom
2007

Comedy

Drama

4.4
38%
The Grand
IMDB 5.9
TMDB 60%
role:
L.B.J. Deuce Fairbanks
2007

Comedy

5.9
60%
You Kill Me
IMDB 6.4
TMDB 62%
role:
Edward O'Leary
2007

Comedy

Crime

Romance

Thriller

6.4
62%
Paparazzi
IMDB 5.7
TMDB 54%
role:
Detective Burton
2004

Action

Drama

Thriller

5.7
54%
Stealing Harvard
IMDB 5.1
TMDB 48%
role:
Mr. Warner
2002

Action

Comedy

Drama

5.1
48%
Big Trouble
IMDB 6.4
TMDB 62%
role:
Henry Desalvo
2002

Action

Comedy

Mystery

Thriller

6.4
62%
Snatch
IMDB 8.2
TMDB 78%
role:
Cousin Avi
2000

Comedy

Crime

8.2
78%
Reindeer Games
IMDB 5.8
TMDB 56%
role:
Jack Banks
2000

Action

Crime

Drama

Thriller

5.8
56%
The Mod Squad
IMDB 4.3
TMDB 44%
role:
Captain Adam Greer
1999

Action

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

4.3
44%
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Saving Private Ryan
IMDB 8.6
TMDB 82%
role:
Lieutenant Colonel Walter Anderson
1998

Drama

History

War & Politics

8.6
82%
Out of Sight
IMDB 7.0
TMDB 67%
role:
Marshall Sisco
1998

Comedy

Crime

Romance

7.0
67%
Eddie
IMDB 5.2
TMDB 56%
role:
John Bailey
Not available
1996

Action

Comedy

5.2
56%
Not available
Get Shorty
IMDB 6.9
TMDB 65%
role:
Ray 'Bones' Barboni
1995

Comedy

Crime

Thriller

6.9
65%
Little Big League
IMDB 6.2
TMDB 58%
role:
George O'Farrell
1994

Comedy

Family

6.2
58%
Striking Distance
IMDB 5.8
TMDB 58%
role:
Capt. Nick Detillo
1993

Action

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

5.8
58%
Romeo Is Bleeding
IMDB 6.6
TMDB 61%
role:
Nick Gazzara (uncredited)
1993

Crime

6.6
61%
Another Stakeout
IMDB 5.6
TMDB 55%
role:
Brian O'Hara
1993

Action

Comedy

Crime

5.6
55%
Havana
IMDB 6.1
TMDB 58%
role:
Not available
1990

Drama

Romance

6.1
58%
Not available
Midnight Run
IMDB 7.5
TMDB 72%
role:
Jimmy Serrano
1988

Adventure

Comedy

Crime

7.5
72%
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Manhunter
IMDB 7.2
TMDB 70%
role:
Jack Crawford
1986

Crime

Horror

Thriller

7.2
70%
Code of Silence
IMDB 6.0
TMDB 59%
role:
Det. Dorato
1985

Action

Crime

6.0
59%
Thief
IMDB 7.4
TMDB 72%
role:
Carl
1981

Action

Crime

Thriller

7.4
72%

FAQs

Some movies or TV shows available in the United States starring or involving Dennis Farina are, for example, Authors Anonymous, Luck and Knucklehead.
The streaming services with the largest selection are Prime Video, Amazon and iTunes.
The best Anystream ratings are Saving Private Ryan (8.4), Snatch (8.0) and Midnight Run (7.4).
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