Sam Coppola

Biography

Sam Coppola was born on July 31, 1935 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Saturday Night Fever (1977), Fatal Attraction (1987) and Jacob's Ladder (1990). He was married to Helen Shinnick. He died on February 5, 2012 in Leonia, New Jersey.

Career Overview

Sam Coppola has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Cagney & Lacey Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Run It, House of Satisfaction, Cat & Mousse. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

55

Birth Date

1935-07-31 00:00:00

Birth Place

Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Known For

• Run It
• 

  House of Satisfaction
• Cat & Mousse
• 

  Saturday Night Fever
• 

  Reunion
• 

  Heavy Petting

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Cagney & Lacey Collection (1 titles)
• Tony Manero Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Louis Zorich (1 collaborations)
• Armen Garo (1 collaborations)
• Christina Zorich (1 collaborations)
• Christian Navarro (1 collaborations)
• George Giovanis (1 collaborations)
• Evangelos Giovanis (1 collaborations)
• Doug Eldridge (1 collaborations)
• Raquel Almazan (1 collaborations)
• Jess Beveridge (1 collaborations)
• Mark Doherty (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (55 credits)

  • Run It

    Vinny

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Over/Under

    Vinnie

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Driving Me Crazy

    Larry Petterson

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Reunion

    Max

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Good Wife

    - Great Firewall (2011) ... Merrick actor actors
    2009
  • House of Satisfaction

    Barry

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Heavy Petting

    Old Codger #1

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Warrior Class

    Abe Rosencranz

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Damages

    - Have You Met the Eel Yet? (2012) ... Judge Timothy Haring actor actors
    2007
  • Nola

    Gus

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Empire

    Bobby Gold

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Wire

    - Unto Others (2006) ... Former Mayor 'Young Tony' actor actors

    - Boys of Summer (2006) ... Former Mayor 'Young Tony' actor actors
    2002
  • Friends and Family

    Carlo Ricci

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Big Heist

    Paul Castellano

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent

    - The Pilgrim (2002) ... Neal Dornan actor actors
    2001
  • Sally

    Dr. Felch

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Blue Moon

    Bill

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Paranoia (2001) ... Uncle Sammy actor actors
    1999
  • The Sopranos

    - The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti (1999) ... Dr. Reis actor actors
    1999
  • The Deli

    Mr. Bishop

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - The Blessing (1997) ... Carl Malzone actor actors
    1997
  • Palookaville

    Mr. Kott, Money Truck Driver

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions

    Jan Kaplovitz

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Counterfeit Contessa

    Mel Nardino

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Due South

    - The Deal (1995) ... Cabrini actor actors
    1994
  • Money for Nothing

    Bartender Lindey

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Joey Breaker

    Sid Kramer

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Citizen Cohn

    Carmine Galante

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace

    Albie Carbone

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • A Kiss Before Dying

    Detective Michaelson

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Street Hunter

    Jannelli

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Jacob's Ladder

    Taxi Driver

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Blue Steel

    PBA Representative

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Murder in Black and White

    Dave

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - City Hall (2004) ... Federal Judge Vance actor actors

    - Renunciation (1991) ... Bartender actor actors
    1990
  • She's Back

    Det. Brophy

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Internal Affairs

    Dave

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Zits

    Principal

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Fatal Attraction

    Fuselli

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Cat & Mousse

    Bernie

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Equalizer

    - Shades of Darkness (1986) ... Leo Barnes actor actors
    1985
  • Without a Trace

    Schoyer

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • A Question of Honor

    John

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • King Crab

    Otto

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Hardhat & Legs

    Aldo

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • The $5.20 an Hour Dream

    Harry

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Saturday Night Fever

    Fusco

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Death Journey

    Detective Johnson

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • The Super Cops

    Detective (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Crazy Joe

    Chick

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Serpico

    Cop (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside

    Cop #1

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

    Julie

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Interplay

    Mel

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • The Anderson Tapes

    Private Detective

    actor

    actors
    1971