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.
Known For
| Birth Location | New Haven, Connecticut, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1940-04-21 |
| Died | 2010-08-09 |
Movies
Hustle
as Bartlett Giamatti
2004
Hotel
as Boris
2001
Tempted
as Byron Blades
2001
It Had to Be You
as Mel
2000
Illuminata
as Jailor
1998
Lesser Prophets
as Jerry
1997
Down, Out and Dangerous
as Lance Fredericks
1995
Gypsy Eyes
as Wyden Burrows
1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
as Albert Nardone
1991
The Exorcist III
as Stedman
1990
Sing
as Mr. Marowitz
1989
Memories of Manon
as Dorgan
1989
Face of the Enemy
as James Wald
1989
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
as Mr. Dan Blackheart
1988
Walk Like a Man
as Bob (Bub) Downs
1987
Warm Hearts, Cold Feet
as Scotty
1987
Omega Syndrome
as Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton
1986
About Last Night...
as Mr. Favio
1986
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
as (voice)
1986
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
as Hordak / Bow (voice)
1985
Back to the Future
as Sam Baines
1985
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
as Bow / Hordak (voice)
1985
Cowboy
as Davis Bentlow
1983
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
as Bowdish
1983
1982
Killing at Hell's Gate
as Sam Caldwell
1981
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
as Tony Caruso
1981
Gangster Wars
as Arnold Rothstein
1981
The Night the City Screamed
as Cliff Barrankos
1980
Reunion
as Vincent Scozzola
1980
The Ninth Configuration
as Capt. Fairbanks
1980
High Midnight
as Bennett
1979
The Frisco Kid
as Darryl Diggs
1979
The Jordan Chance
as Sheriff DeVega
1978
To Kill a Cop
as Capt. Cornworth
1978
The Choirboys
as Lt. Grimsley
1977
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as Major Benchley
1977
The Hostage Heart
as Chief George Reinhold
1977
Helter Skelter
as Vincent Bugliosi
1976
Las Vegas Lady
as Eversull
1975
Last Hours Before Morning
as Owings
1975
The Swiss Family Robinson
as Suramin
1975
Murder Works Overtime
as Pacciardi
1974
The Blue Knight
as Zoot Lafferty
1973
The Invasion of Carol Enders
as Dr. Palmer
1973
The Norliss Tapes
as Man in Langdon Gallery
1973
The Night Strangler
as Underground Tour Guide (uncredited)
1973
Going Home
as Sergeant
1971
House of Dark Shadows
as Deputy (uncredited)
1970
Movies
Dead of Night: A Darkness at Blaisedon
Producer's Assistant
1969