Joe Spano

Biography

Joseph Peter "Joe" Spano (born July 7, 1946) is an American actor who came to prominence through his role as Lt. Henry Goldblume on Hill Street Blues and is now well known for his work on NCIS as FBI Special Agent Tobias Fornell. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Career Overview

Joe Spano has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Dirty Harry with 1 titles. Signature works include Hill Street Blues, Primal Fear, Logan's War: Bound by Honor. 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

60

Birth Date

1946-07-07 00:00:00

Birth Place

San Francisco, California, USA

Known For

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  Hill Street Blues
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  Primal Fear
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  Logan's War: Bound by Honor
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  The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children?
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  The Brotherhood of Justice
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  Terminal Choice

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Dirty Harry (1 titles)
• American Graffiti Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Chuck Norris (3 collaborations)
• David J. Kinghorn (3 collaborations)
• Steven Bochco (2 collaborations)
• Gregory Hoblit (2 collaborations)
• Michael Kozoll (2 collaborations)
• Aaron Norris (2 collaborations)
• Walter Klenhard (2 collaborations)
• Julie Fehl (2 collaborations)
• Noah Jubelirer (2 collaborations)
• Walon Green (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (60 credits)

  • Hoppers

    Ancient Beavertonian (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Pearson

    - The Rival (2019) ... Mr. Allen actor actors
    2019
  • Skeletons

    Harvey Diedrich

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • NCIS: New Orleans

    - It Happened Last Night (2014) ... T.C. Fornell actor actors
    2014
  • Frost/Nixon

    Network Executive

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Mentalist

    - War of the Roses (2012) ... Greg Relin actor actors
    2008
  • In Plain Sight

    - A Priest Walks Into a Bar (2010) ... Gabe Andrews / Gabe Marion actor actors
    2008
  • Fracture

    Judge Joseph Pincus

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Hollywoodland

    Howard Strickling

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Closer

    - Mom Duty (2006) ... Dr. Rose actor actors
    2005
  • Hart's War

    Col. J.M. Lange

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Boomtown

    - Home Invasion (2003) ... Henry Stein actor actors
    2002
  • Texas Rangers

    Mr. Dunnison

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Ticker

    Captain Winters

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Crossing Jordan

    - Blame Game (2006) ... Captain Innis actor actors
    2001
  • A Question of Faith

    Duncan

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The Invisible Man

    - Possessed (2002) ... Father Tom Moore actor actors
    2000
  • Strong Medicine

    - Brainchild (2000) ... Jonathan Freid actor actors
    2000
  • ATF

    Senator at Hearing (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Providence

    - Rule Number One (2001) ... Dr. Carroll actor actors

    - Trial & Error (2001) ... Dr. Carroll actor actors

    - Meet Joe Connelly (2001) ... Dr. Carroll actor actors
    1999
  • Batman Beyond

    - Plague (2000) ... Bennet (voice) actor actors

    - Zeta (2000) ... Bennet (voice) actor actors

    - Eyewitness (2000) ... Boss (voice) actor actors

    - Meltdown (1999) ... Sniper / Doctor #2 (voice) actor actors
    1999
  • Logan's War: Bound by Honor

    Special Agent John Downing

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Break Up

    Priest

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • In Quiet Night

    Gold

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • From the Earth to the Moon

    - Apollo 1 (1998) ... George Mueller actor actors
    1998
  • A Call to Remember

    Dr. Green

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Her Costly Affair

    Carl Weston

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Primal Fear

    Stenner

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Nash Bridges

    - Mystery Dance (1998) ... FBI Agent Langdon actor actors
    1996
  • Rave Review

    Lou

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Apollo 13

    NASA Director

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • JAG

    - Clipped Wings (1998) ... Jack Murphy actor actors
    1995
  • Fever

    Junkman

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Touched by an Angel

    - Such A Time As This (1999) ... James Cooper actor actors
    1994
  • The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children?

    Richard Koons

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Bloodlines: Murder in the Family

    Hal Leventhal

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • NYPD Blue

    - Half-Ashed (2002) ... John Clark Sr. actor actors

    - Oh, Mama (2002) ... John Clark Sr. actor actors

    - Hit the Road, Clark (2001) ... John Clark Sr. actor actors

    - Two Clarks in a Bar (2001) ... John Clark Sr. actor actors
    1993
  • The X-Files

    - Max (2) (1997) ... Mike Millar actor actors

    - Tempus Fugit (1) (1997) ... Mike Millar actor actors
    1993
  • For the Very First Time

    Mr. Allen

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Summer My Father Grew Up

    Louis

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

    Chad Spaulding

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Girl Who Came Between Them

    Jim

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Easter Story

    Jesus (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Cast the First Stone

    Bill Spencer

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Disaster at Silo 7

    Sgt. Swofford

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Intimate Betrayal

    Eric Lloyd

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Brotherhood of Justice

    Principal Bob Grootemat

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • L.A. Law

    - Hey, Lick Me Over (1988) ... George Ripley actor actors
    1986
  • Terminal Choice

    Dr. Frank Holt

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Night of 100 Stars II

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Incredible Shrinking Woman

    Guard

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Hill Street Blues

    Henry Goldblume

    actor

    actors

    - It Ain't Over Till It's Over (1987) ... Henry Goldblume actor actors

    - A Pound of Flesh (1987) ... Henry Goldblume actor actors

    - The Runner Falls on His Kisser (1987) ... Henry Goldblume actor actors

    - Days of Swine and Roses (1987) ... Henry Goldblume actor actors

    - Dogsbreath Afternoon (1987) ... Henry Goldblume actor actors
    1981
  • Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier

    Captain Murphy

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Roadie

    Ace

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Over-Under Sideways-Down

    Bit (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Lou Grant

    - Bomb (1979) ... Jack Ridgeway actor actors
    1977
  • The Enforcer

    Mitch, Robber (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Warlock Moon

    John Devers

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • American Graffiti

    Vic

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • One Is a Lonely Number

    Earl of Kent

    actor

    actors
    1972