Joe Grifasi

Joe Grifasi
Born (1944-06-14) June 14, 1944
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Other names Joseph Grifasi
Alma mater Canisius College
Yale University
Occupation Actor
Years active 1977–present
Spouse(s) Jane Ira Bloom

Joseph G. Grifasi (born June 14, 1944) is an American character actor of film, stage and television.[1]

Grifasi was born in Buffalo, New York, the son of Patricia (née Gaglione) and Joseph J. Grifasi, a skilled laborer.[1] Grifasi graduated from Bishop Fallon High School, a now-defunct Roman Catholic high school in Buffalo, when he made the decision that he wanted to be, not just any old actor, but a character actor.[2] He played football and acted in many of the school's plays. Grifasi briefly attended Canisius College in Buffalo before joining the United States Army. He went on to study at the Yale School of Drama. While at the Yale School of Drama, he met his future wife, jazz soprano-saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom; they were married in 1974.[3]

Grifasi has played two New York Yankees elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame: Phil Rizzuto in 61*, set in 1961; and Yogi Berra in The Bronx Is Burning, set in 1977. Grifasi has played defense attorney, later Superior Court Judge, Hashi Horowitz on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 2005.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Joe Grifasi Biography (1944–)". Film Reference. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
  2. ↑ Joe Grifasi on The Deer Hunter and No Pay, and nudity
  3. ↑ Joe Grifasi


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