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George DiCenzo

George DiCenzo

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.

Born

Apr 21, 1940

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Died

Aug 09, 2010

Known For

Acting

Movies

51 acting

1 crew

Popularity

1.1

Known For

Back to the Future
Back to the Future
1985 • as Sam Baines
★ 8.3
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977 • as Major Benchley
★ 7.4
The Exorcist III
The Exorcist III
1990 • as Stedman
★ 6.3
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
2006 • as Uncle George
★ 6.5
About Last Night...
About Last Night...
1986 • as Mr. Favio
★ 6.1
Tempted
Tempted
2001 • as Byron Blades
★ 4.8
The Ninth Configuration
The Ninth Configuration
1980 • as Capt. Fairbanks
★ 6.4
It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You
2000 • as Mel
★ 6.1
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
1988 • as Mr. Dan Blackheart
★ 5.9
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
1985 • as Bow / Hordak (voice)
★ 7.0
The Invasion of Carol Enders
The Invasion of Carol Enders
1974 • as Dr. Palmer
★ 4.9
House of Dark Shadows
House of Dark Shadows
1970 • as Deputy (uncredited)
★ 6.6
The Night Strangler
The Night Strangler
1973 • as Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)
★ 6.7
Across 110th Street
Across 110th Street
1972 • as Patrolman
★ 6.7
The Frisco Kid
The Frisco Kid
1979 • as Darryl Diggs
★ 6.1
The Norliss Tapes
The Norliss Tapes
1973 • as Man in Langdon Gallery
★ 6.2
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
★ 5.0
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
1985 • as Hordak / Bow (voice)
★ 6.8
Las Vegas Lady
Las Vegas Lady
1975 • as Eversull
★ 4.2
Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter
1976 • as Vincent Bugliosi
★ 6.9
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
★ 7.3
Hotel
Hotel
2001 • as Boris
★ 3.3
To Kill a Cop
To Kill a Cop
1978 • as Capt. Cornworth
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
1987 • as Scotty
★ 5.2
Gypsy Eyes
Gypsy Eyes
1993 • as Wyden Burrows
★ 4.4
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
★ 8.2
Hustle
Hustle
2004 • as Bartlett Giamatti
★ 5.0
Going Home
Going Home
1971 • as Sergeant
★ 6.4
Down, Out and Dangerous
Down, Out and Dangerous
1995 • as Lance Fredericks
★ 5.7
The Choirboys
The Choirboys
1977 • as Lt. Grimsley
★ 5.4
Illuminata
Illuminata
1998 • as Jailor
★ 5.4
Walk Like a Man
Walk Like a Man
1987 • as Bob (Bub) Downs
★ 4.7
The Night the City Screamed
The Night the City Screamed
1980 • as Cliff Barrankos
★ 6.0
The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight
1973 • as Zoot Lafferty
★ 5.5
The Swiss Family Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson
1975 • as Suramin
★ 6.5
Face of the Enemy
Face of the Enemy
1989 • as James Wald
★ 7.0
Last Hours Before Morning
Last Hours Before Morning
1975 • as Owings
★ 4.5
Lesser Prophets
Lesser Prophets
1997 • as Jerry
★ 5.6
Omega Syndrome
Omega Syndrome
1986 • as Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton
★ 4.8
Killing at Hell's Gate
Killing at Hell's Gate
1981 • as Sam Caldwell
★ 6.2
Sing
Sing
1989 • as Mr. Marowitz
★ 5.4
Gangster Wars
Gangster Wars
1981 • as Arnold Rothstein
★ 8.3
Memories of Manon
Memories of Manon
1989 • as Dorgan
★ 8.0
The Jordan Chance
The Jordan Chance
1978 • as Sheriff DeVega
★ 7.0
High Midnight
High Midnight
1979 • as Bennett
★ 7.0
Cowboy
Cowboy
1983 • as Davis Bentlow
Reunion
Reunion
1980 • as Vincent Scozzola
★ 8.0
Murder Works Overtime
Murder Works Overtime
1974 • as Pacciardi
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
1981 • as Tony Caruso
★ 9.0
The Hostage Heart
The Hostage Heart
1977 • as Chief George Reinhold
★ 8.0