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Vincent Gardenia
1922–1992Bari, ItalyFirst-generation immigrantHistoric
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Why Included
Moonstruck
Biography
Moonstruck; Damn Yankees; born Vincenzo Scognamiglio; beloved character actor. Two Academy Award nominations (Bang the Drum Slowly 1973 and Moonstruck 1987)
Notable For
- Moonstruck
- Damn Yankees
- born Vincenzo Scognamiglio
- beloved character actor
Honors & Recognition
- Two Academy Award nominations (Bang the Drum Slowly 1973 and Moonstruck 1987)
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Film & Television
- Specialty
- Acting
- Years
- 1922–1992
- Birth Place
- Bari, Italy
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Puglia
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