Joe Grifasi

Joe Grifasi is an American character actor known for his work in film, stage, and television. Born on June 14, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, Grifasi developed a passion for acting during his high school years. He has portrayed notable figures in baseball history, including Phil Rizzuto in '61*' and Yogi Berra in 'The Bronx Is Burning.' Grifasi is also recognized for his role as defense attorney and later Superior Court Judge Hashi Horowitz on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' from 2005 to 2018. With a diverse filmography, he has appeared in movies such as 'The Deer Hunter' and 'Splash.'