Al Ruscio

Characters played by Al Ruscio

Leo Cuneo — The Godfather Part III (1990)

Associate in Vatican banking operations.

Mr. Karlman — Showgirls (1995)

Stardust executive overseeing production budgets.

Tony Paoli Sr. — Any Which Way You Can (1980)

Local figure involved in the second film's fight promotion and underworld connections.

Costello — Cage (1989)

Mafioso associate or enforcer involved in organizing the illegal fights.

Career Overview

Al Ruscio has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Xtro Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Naked Flame, Future Kick, Lady Mobster. 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: 80
Birth Date: 1924-06-02
Birth Place: Salem, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Xtro Collection (1 titles)
Showgirls Collection (1 titles)
The Godfather (1 titles)
Cage Collection (1 titles)
Philo & Clyde Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Dennis O'Keefe (1 collaborations)
Kasey Rogers (1 collaborations)
Linda Bennett (1 collaborations)
Barton Heyman (1 collaborations)
Mort Van Ostrand (1 collaborations)
Colin Hamilton (1 collaborations)
Bruce McInnes (1 collaborations)
Althea Currier (1 collaborations)
Don Wilson (1 collaborations)
Meg Foster (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (80 credits)
- Zoot Suit L.A. Theatre Works
  Judge F.W. Charles
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Winged Creatures
  Angelo
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- 'Til Death
  
  - The Anniversary Party (2007) ... Len actor actors
  
  2006
- Boss of Bosses
  Carlo Gambino
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- The Guardian
  
  - The Dark (2002) ... Albert 'Sparky' Walters actor actors
  
  2001
- The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
  Pop
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- The Phantom
  Police Commissioner Farley
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Xtro 3: Watch the Skies
  The General (1955)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Showgirls
  Mr. Karlman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- The Silence of the Hams
  Phillip Morris
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- ER
  
  - Fevers of Unknown Origin (1996) ... Mr. Dellanova actor actors
  
  1994
- The X-Files
  
  - One Son (2) (1999) ... Elder #4 actor actors
  
  - Two Fathers (1) (1999) ... Elder #4 actor actors
  
  1993
- Diagnosis: Murder
  
  - Sister Michael Wants You (1994) ... John Strega actor actors
  
  1993
- I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
  Uncle Dominic
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Mad About You
  
  - The Apartment (1992) ... Uncle Jules actor actors
  
  1992
- Stop at Nothing
  Judge Quentin
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Future Kick
  Kraner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- The Heroes of Desert Storm
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Dead Silence
  Reducci
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Guilty by Suspicion
  Ben Saltman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- The Godfather Part III
  Leo Cuneo
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Beverly Hills, 90210
  
  - A Fling in Palm Springs (1991) ... Henry Silver actor actors
  
  1990
- Ferris Bueller
  
  - A Night in the Life (1991) ... Tony actor actors
  
  1990
- Cage
  Costello
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Blood Red
  Antonio Segestra
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Romero
  Bishop Estrada
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Seinfeld
  
  - The Pilot (2) (1993) ... Manager actor actors
  
  - The Pilot (1) (1993) ... Manager actor actors
  
  1989
- Lady Mobster
  Tony D'Angelo
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Home Free
  Mr. Avidisian
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- The Wonder Years
  
  - The Hardware Store (1991) ... Mr. Harris actor actors
  
  1988
- Medium Rare
  Detective Hill
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- Sledge Hammer!
  
  - Witless (1986) ... Don Phililp Souza actor actors
  
  1986
- Matlock
  
  - Diary of a Perfect Murder (1986) ... Ernie 'The Tailor' Marzell actor actors
  
  1986
- Jagged Edge
  Carl Siegal
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Growing Pains
  
  - Mike and Julie's Wedding (1989) ... Stranger actor actors
  
  1985
- MacGyver
  
  - Back From the Dead (1987) ... Paul Webber actor actors
  
  1985
- Amazing Stories
  
  - One For the Road (1986) ... Tony Maroni actor actors
  
  1985
- Murder, She Wrote
  
  - Dead Eye (1993) ... Santo Angelini actor actors
  
  1984
- Hunter
  
  - The Incident (1990) ... Sam Miller actor actors
  
  - Legacy (1984) ... Carmine Santorro actor actors
  
  1984
- Night Court
  
  - Her Honor (2) (1987) ... Mr. Fetty actor actors
  
  - The Eye Of The Beholder (1984) ... Ralph Foley actor actors
  
  1984
- Who's the Boss?
  
  - Thanksgiving at Mrs. Rossini's (1985) ... actor actors
  
  1984
- Highway to Heaven
  
  - Help Wanted: Angel (1984) ... actor actors
  
  1984
- Deadly Force
  Sam Goodwin
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- The A-Team
  
  - The Big Squeeze (1985) ... Gino Gianni actor actors
  
  1983
- Farrell: For the People
  Judge Portugal
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- Fame
  
  - The Inheritance (1986) ... actor actors
  
  1982
- St. Elsewhere
  
  - Bang the Eardrum Slowly (1985) ... Raleigh actor actors
  
  - Breathless (1984) ... Raleigh actor actors
  
  - Vanity (1984) ... Mr. Morlin actor actors
  
  1982
- Remington Steele
  
  - Love Among the Steele (1983) ... Joseph Berkholtzer actor actors
  
  1982
- T. J. Hooker
  
  - Second Chance (1982) ... Gino Minelli actor actors
  
  1982
- Police Squad!
  
  - Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood) (1982) ... actor actors
  
  1982
- People vs. Jean Harris
  Det. Siciliano
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Hill Street Blues
  
  - Say Uncle (1986) ... actor actors
  
  - Zen and the Art of Law Enforcement (1982) ... actor actors
  
  - Of Mouse and Man (1982) ... actor actors
  
  1981
- Simon & Simon
  
  - The Last Big Break (1986) ... actor actors
  
  1981
- Falcon Crest
  
  - Queen's Gambit (1984) ... Simon Whittaker actor actors
  
  - Sport of Kings (1984) ... Simon Whittaker actor actors
  
  1981
- The Fall Guy
  
  - Ready, Aim, Die (1982) ... actor actors
  
  1981
- Any Which Way You Can
  Tony Paoli Sr.
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- The Hunter
  Mr. Bernardo (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Hart to Hart
  
  - Murder Is a Drag (1981) ... actor actors
  
  1979
- Mrs. Columbo
  
  - A Riddle for Puppets (1979) ... Victor March actor actors
  
  1979
- Ruby and Oswald
  Nat Ryan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1978
- Taxi
  
  - Out of Commission (1981) ... Dr. Webster actor actors
  
  1978
- Lou Grant
  
  - Influence (1980) ... actor actors
  
  1977
- The Incredible Hulk
  
  - Final Round (1978) ... Mr. Sariego actor actors
  
  1977
- Barney Miller
  
  - Landmark (2) (1982) ... Jack Norrell actor actors
  
  - Landmark (1) (1982) ... Jack Norrell actor actors
  
  - Homicide (1) (1980) ... Leonard Roth actor actors
  
  - The Counterfeiter (1979) ... Mr. Becker actor actors
  
  - Atomic Bomb (1977) ... Mr. Seldiz actor actors
  
  1975
- Starsky & Hutch
  
  - The Plague (2) (1977) ... Roper actor actors
  
  - The Plague (1) (1977) ... Roper actor actors
  
  1975
- One Day at a Time
  
  - A Visit from Dad (1976) ... actor actors
  
  1975
- Baretta
  
  - The Good-Bye Orphan Annie Blues (1975) ... actor actors
  
  1975
- The Rockford Files
  
  - The Dog and Pony Show (1977) ... Vic Cassell actor actors
  
  - Foul on the First Play (1976) ... Tom Corell actor actors
  
  1974
- The Six Million Dollar Man
  
  - The Return of the Bionic Woman (1) (1975) ... Chester Goddard actor actors
  
  1974
- Police Woman
  
  - Pattern for Evil (1975) ... actor actors
  
  1974
- Kojak
  
  - Cry for the Kids (1977) ... Jonas Vukich actor actors
  
  - A Wind from Corsica (1976) ... Joe Travino actor actors
  
  1973
- Fever Heat
  Al Demarco
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1968
- The Naked Flame
  Walter Sorkin
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1964
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
  
  - Diagnosis: Danger (1963) ... Dr. Taylor actor actors
  
  1962
- Dr. Kildare
  
  - Gift Of Koodjanuk (1963) ... Ed Rutherford actor actors
  
  1961
- The Killers of Mussolini
  Vittorio
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1959
- Al Capone
  Tony Genaro
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1959
- Have Gun, Will Travel
  
  - Unforgiving Minute (1963) ... actor actors
  
  1957
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
  
  - Guns for Garibaldi (1960) ... Pietro Poli actor actors
  
  1956
- Gunsmoke
  
  - Letter of the Law (1958) ... Haley actor actors
  
  1955

Content sources

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