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Al Ruscio(1924-2013)

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Al Ruscio
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Showgirls (1995)
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Al Ruscio was born on 2 June 1924 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Showgirls (1995), The Phantom (1996) and The Godfather Part III (1990). He was previously married to Kate Williamson. He died on 12 November 2013 in Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJune 2, 1924
DiedNovember 12, 2013(89)
BornJune 2, 1924
DiedNovember 12, 2013(89)
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Al Ruscio in McCloud (1970)
Jeannie Linero and Al Ruscio in Steambath (1984)
Loni Anderson, Al Ruscio, and Lee Weaver in Easy Street (1986)
Victor French and Al Ruscio in Highway to Heaven (1984)
Janine Turner, Wings Hauser, and Al Ruscio in The A-Team (1983)
Al Ruscio in Cagney & Lacey (1981)
Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Mickey Knox, Gianluca Petrazzi, Angelo Ragusa, Al Ruscio, and Claudio Zucchet in The Godfather Part III (1990)
Robert Picardo, Al Ruscio, Neil J. Schwartz, Patrick Spohn, and Janis Ward in Steambath (1984)

Known for

Elizabeth Berkley in Showgirls (1995)
Showgirls
5.0
  • Mr. Karlman
  • 1995
Billy Zane in The Phantom (1996)
The Phantom
5.0
  • Police Commissioner Farley
  • 1996
Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Sofia Coppola, and Talia Shire in The Godfather Part III (1990)
The Godfather Part III
7.6
  • Leo Cuneo
  • 1990
Jeff Bridges and Glenn Close in Jagged Edge (1985)
Jagged Edge
6.5
  • Carl Siegal
  • 1985

Credits

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Actor

  • Goy (2018)
    Goy
    • Donal Ritter
    • 2018
  • Medium Rare (2010)
    Medium Rare
    • Detective Hill
    • TV Series
    • 2010
  • Kate Beckinsale, Guy Pearce, Forest Whitaker, and Dakota Fanning in Winged Creatures (2008)
    Winged Creatures
    • Angelo
    • 2008
  • The Gift: At Risk (2007)
    The Gift: At Risk
    • Hank
    • 2007
  • Joely Fisher, Brad Garrett, and J.B. Smoove in 'Til Death (2006)
    'Til Death
    • Len
    • TV Series
    • 2007
  • Complete Guide to Guys (2005)
    Complete Guide to Guys
    • Senior Husband
    • 2005
  • Jessica Biel, Beverley Mitchell, Barry Watson, David Gallagher, Catherine Hicks, Mackenzie Rosman, and Happy in 7th Heaven (1996)
    7th Heaven
    • Fred Fleming
    • TV Series
    • 2003–2004
  • The Guardian (2001)
    The Guardian
    • Albert 'Sparky' Walters
    • TV Series
    • 2002
  • First Monday (2002)
    First Monday
    • Uncle Willie
    • TV Series
    • 2002
  • Sammy (2000)
    Sammy
    • (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2001
  • Chazz Palminteri in Boss of Bosses (2001)
    Boss of Bosses
    • Carlo Gambino
    • TV Movie
    • 2001
  • Mary Stuart Masterson, Hector Elizondo, and Rhea Perlman in Kate Brasher (2001)
    Kate Brasher
    • Edgar Rosen
    • TV Series
    • 2001
  • Vincent Berry, Chad Everett, and Brian McNamara in Manhattan, AZ (2000)
    Manhattan, AZ
    • Mo
    • TV Series
    • 2000
  • Kirstie Alley, Kathy Najimy, Dan Cortese, Wallace Langham, Daryl Mitchell, and Ron Silver in Veronica's Closet (1997)
    Veronica's Closet
    • Phil
    • TV Series
    • 2000
  • Artie Lange, Norm MacDonald, Nikki Cox, Ian Gomez, and Laurie Metcalf in Norm (1999)
    Norm
    • Father O'Flaherty
    • TV Series
    • 1999

Soundtrack

  • Lee Marvin in M Squad (1957)
    M Squad
    • performer: "Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel)"
    • TV Series
    • 1960

Videos1

Showgirls: 15th Anniversary Sinsational Edition
Trailer 1:28
Showgirls: 15th Anniversary Sinsational Edition

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • June 2, 1924
    • Salem, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • November 12, 2013
    • Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Kate WilliamsonJune 26, 1954 - November 12, 2013 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Nina Ruscio

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    He died only 24 days before his wife of 59 years, Kate Williamson.

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