What is Vincent Gardenia's full name?
Vincenzo Scognamiglio
Vincent Gardenia nickname(s):
King of Brooklyn
Vincent Gardenia date of birth:
January 7, 1922
How old was Vincent Gardenia when died?
70
Where was Vincent Gardenia born?
Naples, Italy
When did Vincent Gardenia die?
December 9, 1992
Where did Vincent Gardenia die?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Why did Vincent Gardenia die?
Heart Attack
How tall is Vincent Gardenia?
5' 3" (160 cm)
Vincent Gardenia body shape:
Average
What color is Vincent Gardenia's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Vincent Gardenia gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Vincent Gardenia?
Roman Catholic
What is Vincent Gardenia's ethnicity?
White
What is Vincent Gardenia nationality?
American
What is Vincent Gardenia's occupation?
Actor
Vincent Gardenia claim to fame:
Death Wish
Vincent Gardenia commercials and brand endorsements:
TV commercial for Mennen Skin Bracer (1960s or 1970s)
Short Biography
Vincent Gardenia (born Vincenzo Scognamiglio; January 7, 1920 – December 9, 1992) was an Italian-American stage, film, and television actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor two times for Bang the Drum Slowly (1973) and Moonstruck (1987). He also portrayed Det. Frank Ochoa in Death Wish (1974) and its 1982 sequel and Mr. Mushnik in the 1986 musical film version of Little Shop of Horrors.