Vito Giusto Scozzari (January 26, 1918 – June 5, 1996), also known as Vito Scotti, was an American character actor who played both dramatic and comedy roles on Broadway, in films, and later on television, primarily from the late 1930s to the mid-1990s. He was known as a man of a thousand faces for his ability to assume so many divergent roles in more than 200 screen appearances in a career spanning 50 years and for his resourceful portrayals of various ethnic types. Of Italian heritage, he played everything from a Mexican bandit, to a Russian doctor, to a Japanese sailor, to an Indian travel agent.

Early life and career

Vito Giusto Scozzari was born 26 Jan 1918 in San Francisco, California. He was the son of Giusto and Virginia Ambroselli Scozzari. His family spent the early 1920s in

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. The family returned to the United States on 4 July 1924 and lived briefly at 802 South 8th Street in Philadelphia before moving to New York City the following year. In 1925, after the Scozzari family had returned to the United States, his mother became a diva in

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theater circles and his father an impresario. Scotti worked the night club circuit as a stand-up magician and

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mainly following the

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style. He made his debut on Broadway in ''Pinocchio'', where he played a small role.

Film

After serving in

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, Scotti entered movies and television in the late 1940s. He made his film debut with a trio of uncredited roles in 1949. By 1953, Scotti replaced J. Carrol Naish as Luigi Basco, an Italian immigrant who ran a Chicago antique store, on the television version of the radio show '' Life with Luigi''. Five years later, he portrayed another "ethnic" character, Rama from India (among other characters) in the live-action segment "Gunga Ram" on the Andy Devine children's show, ''

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'', where he also played a foil to the trickster

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. He was cast as French Duclos in the 1959 episode "Deadly Tintype" of the NBC Western series, '' The Californians''. In 1955, Scotti was reportedly injured while filming with an

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named Emma. Emma was reportedly spooked by the faux flora used to dress the set. The elephant shook Scotti and fellow actor Nino Marcel from her back. Scotti suffered a concussion and broken arm. Scotti would work successfully with animals later in his career. In 1963, Scotti was cast as the Italian farmer

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in the episode "The Tenth Mona Lisa" of the CBS anthology series, '' General Electric True'', hosted by

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. In the episode set in the year 1911, Peruggia steals the ''

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'' from the

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museum in Paris but is apprehended by a French detective when he attempts to unload the painting on an art dealer. He also appeared in television series, such as ''

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'' (as Jules in the 1958 episode "Loco and the Gambler"), in four episodes of ''

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'', '' Rescue 8'' (1959), ''

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'' (1959), '' Sugarfoot'' (1959), '' The Texan'' (1959), ''

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'' (1960), ''

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'' (

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), (1960), The Twilight Zone (The Gift), (1962), '' The Investigators'' (1961), '' Target: The Corruptors!'' (1962), ''

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'', '' Stoney Burke'' (1963), '' The Wide Country'' (1963), '' Dr. Kildare'' (1963), '' Going My Way'' (1963), '' Breaking Point'' (1963), ''

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'' (1963), and '' The Addams Family'' (1964–1965). Scotti appeared in two episodes of ''

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'', in ''

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'' (1965–1970), '' The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'' (1965 and 1967), ''

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'', '' Ironside'', '' The Monkees'', '' The Flying Nun'', '' Get Smart'', ''

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'', as one of The Penguin's henchmen in two episodes of ''

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'', two episodes of '' The Bionic Woman'' (1976), and two episodes of ''

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'' (1988-1989). He played Geppetto in "Geppetto's Workshop" in the 1980s. He appeared four times on ''

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'' in the 1960s: in season one, episode 15 (1964–65) as a Japanese sailor who did not know World War II was over, later in season one, episode 31, as the same sailor in scenes where Ginger, the skipper, and Mister Howell reflect in diaries on their versions of how a rescue transpired in the above-mentioned episode 15, and twice as Dr. Boris Balinkoff, a mad scientist, in seasons two and three. He appeared in 5 episodes (1973-1975) of the original ''

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'', as a befuddled maître d’, a snobbish clothing store salesman, a soliciting undertaker, an erudite street bum, and a soybean wholesaler, and in one episode (1989) as Vito when the series was revived. Scotti was cast as a Mexican bandit in two one-hour episodes of '' Zorro'' titled "El Bandido" and "Adios El Cuchillo" alongside Gilbert Roland, and an Italian restaurant owner in episode 35 of season one of ''

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''. The actor appeared in hundreds of film and television roles, including a prominent role as the "Italian Train Engineer" in '' Von Ryan's Express'' who leads the escaped prisoners to Switzerland, as Nazorine in ''

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'' (1972), as Vittorio in ''

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'' (1981), and most notably as the scene-stealing cook in '' How Sweet It Is!'' (1968). In the pivotal scene, Scotti grabs a flustered

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and plants a kiss on her midriff. He portrayed Colonel Enrico Ferrucci in ''

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'' (1968) and later appeared in the Academy Award-winning comedy '' Cactus Flower'' (1969), as Señor Arturo Sánchez, who unsuccessfully tries to seduce

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's character. He voiced the Italian Cat in the Walt Disney animated film '' The Aristocats'' (1970), and appeared with Lindsay Wagner on her television special, ''Another Side of Me'' (1977). His last screen performance was as the manager at Vesuvio's in the criminal comedy '' Get Shorty'' (1995).

Death

Scotti died of

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at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California, on June 5, 1996. He was interred at

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, with his first wife Irene, in the Abbey of the Psalms Mausoleum.

Personal life

In addition to his accomplishments as an actor, Scotti was highly regarded as a cook. He loved cooking, especially the recipes of his beloved mother and grandmother. Two generations of Hollywood's top names always left his dinner parties raving about the food and wine. Scotti also enjoyed painting in his spare time. Scotti was married to former Peruvian Flamenco dancer Irene A. Scozzari from 1949 until her death at age 54 on April 15, 1979. They had two children together; Carmen Antoinette (born 1953) and Ricardo Antonio (born 1956). After Irene's death, Vito married Beverly Scotti. They were together until his death. Scotti was a dedicated fundraiser for the "Carmen Fund", set up by the Joaquin Miller High School Parents Guild, to assist the school's special-needs students. The fund was named after the Scotti's daughter, one of the first patients to undergo pioneering spinal implant surgery.

Filmography

* '' Criss Cross'' (1949) as Track Usher (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1949) as Mexican Youth (uncredited) * '' East Side, West Side'' (1949) as Sistina Son (uncredited) * '' The Capture'' (1950) as Truck Driver (uncredited) * '' Deported'' (1950) as Guido's Henchman (uncredited) * '' Up Front'' (1951) as Sergeant Clerk (uncredited) * ''Stop That Cab'' (1951) as Henry (uncredited) * '' The Light Touch'' (1951) as Hotel Clerk (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1952) as Esteban Gonzales * '' Bal Tabarin'' (1952) as Police Secretary (uncredited) * '' The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima'' (1952) as Villager (uncredited) * '' Assignment – Paris!'' (1952) as Italian Reporter (uncredited) * '' Shield for Murder'' (1954) as Joe—Bartender (uncredited) * '' Sabaka'' (1954) as Rama * ''

Conquest of Space ''Conquest of Space'' is a 1955 American Technicolor science fiction film from Paramount Pictures, produced by George Pal, directed by Byron Haskin, that stars Walter Brooke, Eric Fleming, and Mickey Shaughnessy. The film's storyline concer ...

'' (1955) as Sanella * ''

The Broken Star ''The Broken Star'' is a 1956 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and written by John C. Higgins. The film stars Howard Duff, Lita Baron, Bill Williams, Douglas Fowley, Henry Calvin, Addison Richards, Joel Ashley and John ...

'' (1956) as Pepe (uncredited) * '' The Black Orchid'' (1958) as Paul Gallo (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1958) as Hotel Clerk (uncredited) * '' Pay or Die'' (1960) as Officer Simonetti * '' The Facts of Life'' (1960) as Fishing Boat Driver (uncredited) * '' Where the Boys Are'' (1960) as Maitre D' of The Tropical Isle (uncredited) * ''

Gold of the Seven Saints ''Gold of the Seven Saints'' is a 1961 American Western film adaptation of a 1957 Steve Frazee novel titled ''Desert Guns''. Released by Warner Brothers, the 88-minute film starred Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton, a ...

'' (1961) as Gondara's Cook (uncredited) * '' Master of the World'' (1961) as Topage * ''

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'' (1961) as H.S. - Custodian * ''

Pocketful of Miracles ''Pocketful of Miracles'' is a 1961 American comedy film starring Glenn Ford and Bette Davis, produced and directed by Frank Capra, filmed in Panavision. The screenplay by Hal Kanter and Harry Tugend was based on Robert Riskin's screenplay fo ...

'' (1961) as Priest (uncredited) * ''Saint of Devil's Island'' (1961) as Louis * '' Two Weeks in Another Town'' (1962) as Assistant Director * ''

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'' (1963) as Rick - Flute Player (uncredited) * '' Dime with a Halo'' (1963) as Doorman * ''

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'' (1963) as Maj. Alfredo Fortuno * ''

Wild and Wonderful ''Wild and Wonderful'' is a 1964 comedy film directed by Michael Anderson and starring Tony Curtis and Christine Kaufmann. The screenplay concerns a clever French poodle named Monsieur Cognac, and the dog's effect on the newly married couple p ...

'' (1964) as Andre * '' Honeymoon Hotel'' (1964) as Waiter (uncredited) * '' Rio Conchos'' (1964) as Mexican Bandit * '' The Pleasure Seekers'' (1964) as Neighborhood Man * '' Von Ryan's Express'' (1965) as Italian Train Engineer * ''

Made in Paris ''Made in Paris'' is a 1966 American romantic comedy film starring Louis Jourdan, Ann-Margret, Richard Crenna, Edie Adams, and Chad Everett. The film was written by Stanley Roberts and directed by Boris Sagal. Plot A redheaded American girl fr ...

'' (1966) as Fedya (uncredited) * '' Blindfold'' (1966) as Michaelangelo Vincenti * ''

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'' (1966) as Frederico * ''

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'' (1967) as Designer * '' The Caper of the Golden Bulls'' (1967) as François Morel * '' The Perils of Pauline'' (1967) as Frandisi * ''

'' (1968) as Col. Enrico Ferrucci * '' How Sweet It Is!'' (1968) as Cook * ''

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'' (1968) as I. Vitteloni * '' Cactus Flower'' (1969) as Señor Arturo Sánchez * ''

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'' (1970) as Pepe Galindo * '' The Aristocats'' (1970) as Peppo - Italian Cat (voice) * ''

'' (1972) as Nazorine * '' Napoleon and Samantha'' (1972) as The Clown * ''

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'' (1972) as Meo (Dillon's caretaker) * ''The Bull of the West'' (1972) * '' The World's Greatest Athlete'' (1973) as Games spectator * ''

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'' (1974) as Bill * '' Herbie Rides Again'' (1974) as Taxi Driver * '' The Wild McCullochs'' (1975) as Tony, the Bartender * '' I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?'' (1976) as Col. Guido Ameche * '' The Big Bus'' (1976) as Barber * ''Paesano: A Voice in the Night'' (1977) as Al Lozio * '' Zero to Sixty'' (1978) as Benny * '' The One Man Jury'' (1978) as Poker Player #9 * ''

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'' (1980) as Italian Delegate * '' Herbie Goes Bananas'' (1980) as Armando Moccia * ''

'' (1981) aa Vittorio * '' Stewardess School'' (1986) as Carl Stromboli * ''Side Roads'' (1988) * ''

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'' (1989) as Jerry * '' Loaded Weapon 1'' (1993) as Tailor * '' Get Shorty'' (1995) as Manager at Vesuvio's

Television

* ''

'' (1955-1957) * ''

'' (1958) as Jules * ''

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'' (1958) as Shop Owner * '' Rescue 8'' (1959) as Dal Singh * '' Perry Mason'' (1959) as Joseph D'Amato * '' Sugarfoot'' (1959) as Ramon Acquistapace * ''

'' (1959) as Reggie Sorbin * ''

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'' (1959) as Cabinet Minister * ''

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'' (1959) as Pete's Guest / Herman Klip / Joe * ''

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'' (1959) as Tony * ''

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'' (1959-1961) as Joe Caboose / Abner Dabler / Mr. Mute * ''

'' (1960) as Carlos Lascaratti * ''

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'' (1960 episode "Counterfeit Gun") as Julio * '' Zorro'' (1960) as Chato * ''

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'' (1960-1961) as Pablo / Carlos * ''

'' (1961, 2 episodes) as Pooch / Leon Flores * '' The Investigators'' (1961, episode "A Man of Means") * '' Rawhide'' (1962) as Manuel * '' Target: The Corruptors!'' (1962) as Garcia * ''

'' (1960-1962) as Rudolpho / Peddler * ''

'' (1962) as Magico the Great * '' The Dick Powell Show'' (1961-1963) as Karam / Dolpho * '' Stoney Burke'' (1963) as Polo * ''

'' (1963) as Vito Giotto * '' Breaking Point'' (1963) as Tony * '' Going My Way'' (1963) as Mr. Molletti * '' The Wide Country'' (1963) as Carlos Grijalves * ''

'' (1962-1963) as Alphonso / Marcello Ciabini / Soto * '' The Joey Bishop Show'' (1963) as Supermarket Manager / Frank the Barber * ''

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'' (1963-1964) as Waiter / Junkyard Manager * '' Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre'' (1963-1964) as The Lieutenant / Harry * ''

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'' (1964) as The Tailor * ''

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'' (1964) as Prince Georgivani * '' Dr. Kildare'' (1962-1964) as Signore Fortuno / Jesus Munoz / Grocer * '' The Jack Benny Program'' (1961-1965) as Mexican Captain / Mexican cafeteria employee * ''

'' (1965) as Mario * '' Laredo'' (1965) as Chicho * '' The Virginian'' (1965) as Gilly * '' The Addams Family'' (1964-1965) as Sam Picasso / Professor Altshuler / Miri Haan * '' The Farmer's Daughter'' (1964-1965) as Llewellyn / Ambassador Cortez * ''

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'' (1966) as Murrillos * ''

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'' (1962-1966) as Sam Boscovitch / Fencing Instructor * '' The Munsters'' (1965-1966) as Roman Broadcaster / Man on Radio * ''The John Forsythe Show'' (1966) as Gonzales * ''

'' (1965-1966) as Japanese Sailor / Dr. Boris Balinkoff * ''

'' (1966) as Matey Dee * ''

'' (1966) as Cefalu * '' Rango'' (1967) as El Carnicero (Episode: "Viva Rango") * '' The Monkees'' (1967) as Dr. Marcovich * ''

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'' (1967) as Dr. Igor Gork * '' The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'' (1965-1967) as Beirut / Charles Chikhli * ''

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'' (1967) as Priest * '' The Flying Nun'' (1967-1969) as Capt. Gaspar Fomento / Captain Dominic Lopez * ''

'' (1969) as Major Bonacelli * '' Ironside'' (1969) as Manuel Rodriguez Sr. * '' Get Smart'' (1965-1970) as Gino Columbus / Dante * ''

'' (1965-1970) as The Indian / Indiana / Savrin / Torreon * '' To Rome with Love (TV series)'' (1969-1971) as Nico * '' Barefoot in the Park'' (1970) as Victor Velasquez * '' The Odd Couple'' (1971) as Pepe * '' The Brady Bunch'' (1971) as Cooking Show Host (voice, uncredited) * ''

The Six Million Dollar Man ''The Six Million Dollar Man'' is an American science fiction and action television series, running from 1973 to 1978, about a former astronaut, USAF Colonel Steve Austin, portrayed by Lee Majors. After a NASA test flight accident, Austin ...

'' (1973) as 2nd Taxi Driver * '' McMillan & Wife'' (1971-1974) as Sykes / Alonzo / Guido Barteloni * '' Get Christie Love!'' (1974) as Emilio * ''

Adam-12 ''Adam-12'' is an American television police procedural crime drama television series created by Robert A. Cinader and Jack Webb. The series follows Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed as they patrol the st ...

'' (1974) as Charley Prender * Shaft (1974) Murder One / The Killing * '' The Bionic Woman'' (1976) as Romero * '' Monster Squad'' (1976) as Albert/Alberta * '' Police Woman'' (1977) as Luigi * ''

C.P.O. Sharkey ''C.P.O. Sharkey'' is an American sitcom television series, created by Aaron Ruben, that aired on NBC from December 1, 1976, to April 28, 1978. The series starred Don Rickles in the title role, with Peter Isacksen, Elizabeth Allen, Harrison Pa ...

'' (1977) as Vito * '' Baretta'' (1977) as Franco * '' Happy Days'' (1979) as Otto * ''

Charlie's Angels ''Charlie's Angels'' is an American crime drama television series that aired on ABC from September 22, 1976, to June 24, 1981, producing five seasons and 115 episodes. The series was created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts and was produced by ...

'' (1980) as Tyrone * '' Hawaii Five-O'' (1980) as Bill Baskin * '' Vega$'' (1980-1981) as Casino Manager / Valeria Viceria * '' Hart to Hart'' (1981) as Vito * ''

Fantasy Island ''Fantasy Island'' is an American fantasy drama television series created by Gene Levitt. It aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke and Hervé Villechaize as his assistant, Tatto ...

'' (1979-1982) as Vito Orsotti / Antoine de Vouvray * '' CHiPs'' (1977-1983) as Charles / Emilio * '' Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color'' (1975-1983) as Games Spectator / Taxi Driver / Pepe Galindo * ''

Trapper John, M.D. ''Trapper John, M.D.'' is an American medical drama television series and spin-off of the film ''M*A*S*H'' (1970). Pernell Roberts portrayed the title character, a lovable surgeon who became a mentor and father figure in San Francisco, Californ ...

'' (1984) * '' Who's the Boss?'' (1985 & 1988) as Uncle Aldo Micelli * ''

Charles in Charge ''Charles in Charge'' is an American sitcom television series that premiered on October 3, 1984, on CBS. The series was a production of Al Burton Productions and Scholastic Productions in association with Universal Television and starred Scott ...

'' (1988) as Dino Firenzi * ''

'' (1988-1989) as Dominic Bosco / Vincenzo * ''

'' (1973-1989) as Vito / Salvatore Defonte / Thomas Dolan / Mr. Grindell / Chadwick / Maitre d' * ''

The Fanelli Boys ''The Fanelli Boys'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from September 8, 1990 to February 16, 1991, as part of its 1990–91 prime time schedule. The series was created by the team of Barry Fanaro, Mort Nathan, Kathy Speer ...

'' (1990) as Sicilian #1 * ''

Northern Exposure ''Northern Exposure'' is an American Northern comedy-drama television series about the eccentric residents of a fictional small town in Alaska that ran on CBS from July 12, 1990, to July 26, 1995, with a total of 110 episodes. It received 57 ...

'' (1992) as Godfather * '' Empty Nest'' (1994) as Mr. Tartaglia * '' Mad About You'' (1995) as Antonio

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* * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Scotti, Vito 1918 births 1996 deaths 20th-century American male actors Male actors from California American male film actors American people of Italian descent American male stage actors American male television actors Burials at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Deaths from lung cancer in California Male actors from San Francisco