Jon Polito

Acting • 1950-12-29 • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Jon Polito (born December 29, 1950 — September 1, 2016) was an American actor. In a career spanning 35 years and over 220 film and television credits, he became best known for his work with the Coen Brothers, most notably as the Italian gangster Johnny Caspar in Miller's Crossing. He also appeared in the first two seasons of Homicide: Life on the Street and on the first season of Crime Story.

Known For

7.9

Modern Family

2009

7.9

Gilmore Girls

2000

8.1

Homicide: Life on the Street

1993

8.8

Avatar: The Last Airbender

2005

7.0

Big Eyes

2014

7.4

Miller's Crossing

1990

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Filmography

2018
The MaestroFilm
Herbert Englehart
★ 6.1
2014
Big EyesFilm
Enrico Banducci
★ 7.0
2014
Locker 13Film
Don Dillon
★ 5.7
2013
Gangster SquadFilm
Dragna
★ 6.4
2012
Major CrimesTV
Dino Kotero • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2012
Robot and MonsterTV
Sir Cranklin (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 5.8
2011
Batman: Year OneFilm
Commissioner Loeb (voice)
★ 7.3
2011
ThunderCatsTV
Conquedor (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2011
Franklin & BashTV
'Lucky' Louie Gianelli • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2011
Atlas Shrugged: Part IFilm
Orren Boyle
★ 5.5
2011
Son of MorningFilm
Mr. Bordasche
★ 3.0
2011
From the HeadFilm
Vinnie
★ 5.0
2010
Ben 10: Ultimate AlienTV
Mizaru (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2010
DC Showcase: The SpectreFilm
Police Captain (voice)
★ 6.9
2010
Burning PalmsFilm
The Phamacist
★ 5.2
2010
DC Showcase Original Shorts CollectionFilm
Police Captain (segment "The Spectre") (voice)
★ 7.0
2010
Venus & VegasFilm
Frank
★ 4.0
2010
The Last GodfatherFilm
Don Bonfante
★ 4.0
2010
StiffsFilm
John "The Prince" Monaco
★ 6.0
2009
Modern FamilyTV
Earl Chambers • 3 episodes
★ 7.9
2009
CastleTV
Harold Metzger • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
2009
Glenn Martin, DDSTV
★ 6.9
2009
Super CapersFilm
Captain Sludge
★ 3.3
2008
The MentalistTV
Bertram Duesterberg • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2008
Bart Got a RoomFilm
Bob
★ 5.6
2008
Raising the BarTV
Judge Dominick Ventimiglia • 10 episodes
★ 6.3
2008
Rock MonsterFilm
The Colonel
★ 5.0
2008
Animated AmericanFilm
Max Rabbit
★ 9.0
2008
Do Not DisturbTV
★ 5.0
2007
American GangsterFilm
Rossi
★ 7.6
2007
ChowderTV
Funjl (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2007
Happily N'Ever AfterFilm
Wolf #1 (voice)
★ 5.1
2007
El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny RiveraTV
★ 7.8
2007
Cougar ClubFilm
Mr. Archibald
★ 3.9
2006
Flags of Our FathersFilm
Borough President
★ 6.9
2006
Big NothingFilm
Agent Hymes
★ 6.5
2006
The AlibiFilm
Jimmy the Photographer
★ 5.7
2006
GrilledFilm
Leon Waterman
★ 4.9
2006
Haeckel's TaleFilm
Montesquino
★ 5.7
2006
Cutting RoomFilm
Sandy
★ 4.7
2005
American Dad!TV
Dr. Kalgary (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2005
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaTV
Gino • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
MediumTV
Vincent Discala • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2005
Ghost WhispererTV
Joe Grimaldi • 2 episodes
★ 8.1
2005
Avatar: The Last AirbenderTV
Chief Arnook (voice) • 3 episodes
★ 8.8
2005
Masters of HorrorTV
Montesquino • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2005
ThresholdTV
Nicky Frost • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2005
The HoneymoonersFilm
Kirby
★ 4.1
2005
Family PlanFilm
Gold
★ 6.1
2005
Gone but Not ForgottenFilm
Sam Oberhurst
★ 4.8
2005
Short OrderFilm
Tony
★ 5.1
2004
Desperate HousewivesTV
Charles Skouras • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2004
The Last ShotFilm
Wally Kamin
★ 5.7
2004
The JuryTV
★ 9.0
2004
Charlie the OxFilm
Freddy Boon
★ 10.0
2003
Two and a Half MenTV
Mr. Sharipa • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2003
Las VegasTV
The Cleaner • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2003
View from the TopFilm
Roy Roby
★ 5.6
2003
The Singing DetectiveFilm
Second Hood
★ 5.1
2003
Oliver BeeneTV
Mr. Rayfield • 2 episodes
★ 8.2
2003
10-8: Officers on DutyTV
Enzo Fontana • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2003
The Lyon's DenTV
★ 8.8
2003
The BoxFilm
Michael Dickerson
★ 4.4
2002
MonkTV
George Gionopolis • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2002
Without a TraceTV
Jimmy Fusco • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2002
She SpiesTV
Edward Malloy • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2002
Black Mask 2: City of MasksFilm
King
★ 4.6
2002
29 PalmsFilm
The Security Guard
★ 4.7
2002
Push, NevadaTV
★ 5.4
2002
A Film by KirkFilm
Father
2001
ScrubsTV
Mr. Summers • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2001
Crossing JordanTV
Dick • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2001
The Man Who Wasn't ThereFilm
Creighton Tolliver
★ 7.5
2001
The Tailor of PanamaFilm
Ramon Rudd
★ 6.0
2001
Mimic 2Film
Morrie Deaver
★ 5.3
2001
The Shrink Is InFilm
Judge Bob
★ 4.8
2001
The ChronicleTV
Donald Stern • 22 episodes
★ 8.2
2000
Gilmore GirlsTV
Pete • 3 episodes
★ 7.9
2000
The Adventures of Rocky & BullwinkleFilm
Schoentell
★ 4.3
2000
The Invisible ManTV
Eddie The Mammoth • 2 episodes
★ 7.1
2000
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!Film
Virgil (voice)
★ 6.7
2000
Homicide: The MovieFilm
Steve Crosetti
★ 6.9
2000
After SexFilm
Naldo (as John Polito)
★ 4.9
2000
Boys Life 3Film
★ 5.1
2000
Flies on CupidFilm
Giorgio Gagantano
★ 7.5
2000
The Invisible ManFilm
Eddie The Mammoth
★ 7.0
2000
The Dancing PumpkinFilm
Finkgrinder The Ogre
★ 5.0
1999
Stuart LittleFilm
Officer Sherman
★ 6.1
1999
Batman BeyondTV
Major (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1999
Judging AmyTV
D.A. Gerald Abner • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1999
PopularTV
Caesar Croutons • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1999
Angel's DanceFilm
Uncle Vinnie
★ 6.1
1999
The Apartment ComplexFilm
Dr Caligari
★ 5.8
1999
Road KillFilm
Jelly
★ 6.0
1999
Carlo's WakeFilm
Uncle Gus
★ 10.0
1998
The Big LebowskiFilm
Private Snoop
★ 7.9
1998
BeckerTV
Leonard Nagle • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1998
Tale of the MummyFilm
Parsons
★ 4.7
1998
Music from Another RoomFilm
Lorenzo Palmieri
★ 5.6
1998
Money Play$Film
Lou Spano
★ 4.8
1998
The Defenders: Choice of EvilsFilm
D.A. Al Orsini
★ 4.5
1998
Nowhere LandFilm
Frank
★ 4.2
1998
With Friends Like TheseFilm
Rudy Ptak
★ 6.5
1997
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowTV
★ 5.9
1997
Veronica's ClosetTV
Mr. Lehman • 1 episodes
★ 5.3
1997
InvasionTV
Detective Kemper • 2 episodes
★ 5.7
1997
Inside OutFilm
Paparazzi Man
★ 5.5
1997
Fired UpTV
Sam Harris • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1997
Over the TopTV
★ 7.5
1997
JennyTV
Sid Bouchie • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1997
The Corporate LadderFilm
Mr. Deacon
★ 3.0
1996
The PretenderTV
Ben Hansel • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1996
The PretenderTV
Constantin Falzone • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1996
MillenniumTV
Eddie Scarpino Giannini • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1996
Early EditionTV
Cliff Mourning • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1996
Early EditionTV
Louie DeFozio • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1996
Nash BridgesTV
Roland Margolis • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1996
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoFilm
Ashcan (voice)
★ 6.6
1996
Swift JusticeTV
Tom Luddy • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1996
Just Your LuckFilm
Nick
★ 4.3
1995
The Drew Carey ShowTV
The Baby (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1995
The Drew Carey ShowTV
Stansfield • 2 episodes
★ 6.5
1995
FlukeFilm
Boss
★ 7.0
1995
BushwhackedFilm
Agent Palmer
★ 5.4
1995
High SocietyTV
Alvin • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1995
The InvadersTV
Whitley • 2 episodes
★ 5.0
1994
The CrowFilm
Gideon
★ 7.5
1994
Chicago HopeTV
Bill Ranford • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1994
The Hudsucker ProxyFilm
Mr. Bumstead
★ 7.1
1994
New York UndercoverTV
★ 7.3
1994
BlankmanFilm
Michael "The Suit" Minelli
★ 5.4
1994
ViperTV
Councilman Strand • 2 episodes
★ 6.2
1994
The Shaggy DogFilm
Detective Al
★ 5.0
1994
Girls in PrisonFilm
Boss Johnson
★ 4.6
1994
Bad BloodFilm
Councilman Strand
★ 4.5
1994
Burke's LawTV
Tony Renaldo • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1994
Rebel HighwayTV
Boss Ed Johnson • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1994
ViperFilm
Councilman Strand
★ 7.0
1993
NYPD BlueTV
Paul Biaggi • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1993
Homicide: Life on the StreetTV
Steve Crosetti • 13 episodes
★ 8.1
1993
Fallen AngelsTV
Al Reseck • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1993
The ContendersFilm
Pedro Perusia
1992
Mad About YouTV
Ralphy • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1992
Flodder Does Manhattan!Film
Larry Rosenbaum
★ 5.7
1992
Leather JacketsFilm
Fat Jack
★ 4.9
1992
Hearts Are WildTV
★ 6.0
1991
DinosaursTV
Ty Warner (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1991
Barton FinkFilm
Lou Breeze
★ 7.5
1991
The RocketeerFilm
Bigelow
★ 6.5
1990
Miller's CrossingFilm
Johnny Caspar
★ 7.4
1990
The FreshmanFilm
Chuck Greenwald
★ 6.3
1990
Dream OnTV
Louie • 4 episodes
★ 6.9
1989
SeinfeldTV
Silvio • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1989
Tales from the CryptTV
Nikos Stano • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
Memories of ManonFilm
Carmack
★ 8.0
1988
HomeboyFilm
Moe Fingers
★ 5.1
1988
Alone in the Neon JungleFilm
Brad Stakowski
★ 4.3
1987
Critical ConditionFilm
Kline
★ 5.5
1987
OharaTV
★ 7.2
1986
HighlanderFilm
Det. Walter Bedsoe
★ 6.9
1986
Crime StoryTV
Phil Bartoli • 35 episodes
★ 8.0
1986
Fire with FireFilm
Boss Duchard
★ 6.2
1986
Crime Story: PilotFilm
Phil Bartoli
★ 8.0
1986
Dream LoverFilm
Dr. James
★ 4.3
1986
The Princess and the Call GirlFilm
Private Detective
★ 4.2
1986
A Deadly BusinessFilm
Vitola
★ 6.0
1985
The EqualizerTV
Gianni • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
The EqualizerTV
Carmack • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
The EqualizerTV
Gene Carmack • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
The EqualizerTV
David Pfieffer • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
Remo Williams: The Adventure BeginsFilm
Zack
★ 6.3
1985
Death of a SalesmanFilm
Howard
★ 6.9
1985
Compromising PositionsFilm
1st Cop
★ 5.3
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
Lieutenant Peter DiMartini • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
Miami ViceTV
El Gato • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
1984
C.H.U.D.Film
Newscaster
★ 5.6
1984
A Good SportFilm
Man in Taxi
★ 9.0
1983
Running OutFilm
Joe Poswalsky
★ 10.0
1982
The ClairvoyantFilm
Detective Sporaco
★ 5.7
1981
The Gangster ChroniclesTV
Tommy Lucchese • 13 episodes
★ 7.6
1981
Gangster WarsFilm
Thomas "Three Fingers Brown" Lucchese
★ 8.3