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By Euler Leaks

Updated 18 March 2023

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American actor

Dennis Farina is ...

Dead

Born	29 February 1944 in Chicago
Died	22 July 2013 in Scottsdale
Age	69 years, 5 months
Cause	pulmonary embolism

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Manner of death	natural causes
Occupation	actor, police officer, character actor, television actor and film actor

About Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina was a tough guy with a heart of gold. Born in Chicago on February 29, 1944, he grew up in a working-class family and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he worked as a police officer for 18 years before turning to acting.

Farina's big break came when he was cast as a mobster in Michael Mann's 1981 film "Thief." Mann was so impressed with Farina's performance that he cast him in his TV series "Miami Vice" as Detective Joe Fontana. Farina went on to star in numerous films and TV shows, including "Get Shorty," "Snatch," "Law & Order," and "New Girl."

Despite his tough-guy persona, Farina was known for his kindness and generosity. He was a devoted family man and a loyal friend to many in the entertainment industry. He was also a passionate sports fan, particularly of the Chicago Cubs and Bears.

Farina passed away on July 22, 2013, at the age of 69. He was remembered by his colleagues and fans as a talented actor and a beloved friend. As Michael Mann said in a statement after Farina's death, "Dennis was my friend and I loved him. He was a master actor and a wonderful human being."

References:

- "Dennis Farina, Detective and Actor, Dies at 69" by Bruce Weber, The New York Times

- "Dennis Farina: A Life in Pictures" by The Guardian

- "Dennis Farina: 1944-2013" by Rolling Stone

About Death

Farina died on July 22, 2013, in a hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona, after suffering a pulmonary embolism. Farina is buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.

Films - which cast members have died?

Dennis Farina has been a part of these films.

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Saving Private Ryan

1998 American epic war film

Manhunter

1986 film by Michael Mann, Thomas Harris

Snatch

2000 thriller movie

Midnight Run

1988 film by Martin Brest

Out of Sight

1998 film by Steven Soderbergh

Get Shorty

1995 comedy film

What Happens in Vegas

2008 romantic comedy movie directed by Tom Vaughan

Thief

1981 film by Michael Mann

Code of Silence

1985 film by Andrew Davis

Striking Distance

1993 film by Rowdy Herrington

Big Trouble

2002 American comedy film

Knucklehead

2010 film by Michael W. Watkins

Paparazzi

2004 film by Paul Abascal

Reindeer Games

2000 film by John Frankenheimer

Little Big League

1994 film by Andrew Scheinman

Bottle Shock

2008 film by Randall Miller

Romeo Is Bleeding

1993 film by Peter Medak

Sidewalks of New York

2001 film by Edward Burns

Eddie

1996 film by Steve Rash

Stealing Harvard

2002 American crime comedy film directed by Bruce McCulloch

The Grand

2007 film by Zak Penn

Another Stakeout

1993 film by John Badham

The Mod Squad

1999 film by Scott Silver

That Old Feeling

1997 film by Carl Reiner

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

1986 film by Richard Pryor

Purple Violets

2007 film by Edward Burns

You Kill Me

2007 film by John Dahl

Mac

1992 film co-written and directed by John Turturro

We're Talking Serious Money

1991 film by James Lemmo

The Last Rites of Joe May

National Lampoon's Bag Boy

2007 film by Mort Nathan

Television - which cast members have died?

Dennis Farina has been a part of these shows.

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Family Guy

American adult animated sitcom

Miami Vice

1984–1989 American crime drama television series

New Girl

American sitcom

Crime Story

television series

Doc McStuffins

American-Irish animated children's television series

miniseries

television program with few episodes

Hunter

1984–1991 American police drama television series

Remington Steele

television series

Luck

TV series

Lady Blue

television program

Tales from the Crypt

American horror anthology television series

Unsolved Mysteries

Justice League Unlimited

American animated television series

The Looney Tunes Show

China Beach

television series

American Playhouse

anthology television series

Empire Falls

Hardcastle and McCormick

Blind Faith

1990 film directed by Paul Wendkos