Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina (1944-2013) was an American stage and film actor, known for his roles in movies like Midnight Run, Get Shorty, and Snatch. He was often typecast as a mobster or police officer due to his rugged looks and tough demeanor. Before his acting career, Farina worked as a Chicago police detective, bringing authenticity to his roles. On television, he starred as Lieutenant Mike Torello on Crime Story and as NYPD Detective Joe Fontana on Law & Order. Farina also hosted and narrated the television program Unsolved Mysteries from 2008 to 2010. He was born on February 29, 1944, in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood to Joseph and Yolanda Farina.