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Acting
Jon Polito
Jon Polito is best known for Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Mentalist, Two and a Half Men and Modern Family. Jon Polito was born on December 29, 1950. Jon Polito died on September 1, 2016 at the age of 65.
- Born
- December 29, 1950
- Place of birth
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- September 1, 2016 (65 years old)
Biography
Jon Polito (born December 29, 1950 — September 1, 2016) was an American actor. In a career spanning 35 years and over 220 film and television credits, he became best known for his work with the Coen Brothers, most notably as the Italian gangster Johnny Caspar in Miller's Crossing. He also appeared in the first two seasons of Homicide: Life on the Street and on the first season of Crime Story.
Known for
Filmography
- 2012Robot and MonsterSir Cranklin (voice)
- 2012Major CrimesDino Kotero
- 2011Franklin & Bash'Lucky' Louie Gianelli
- 2011ThunderCatsConquedor (voice)
- 2010Ben 10: Ultimate AlienMizaru (voice)
- 2009Glenn Martin, DDS
- 2009CastleHarold Metzger
- 2009Modern FamilyEarl Chambers
- 2008Do Not Disturb
- 2008Raising the BarJudge Dominick Ventimiglia
- 2008The MentalistBertram Duesterberg
- 2007El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera
- 2007ChowderFunjl (voice)
- 2005MediumVincent Discala
- 2005ThresholdNicky Frost
- 2005Ghost WhispererJoe Grimaldi
- 2005Masters of HorrorMontesquino
- 2005Avatar: The Last AirbenderChief Arnook (voice)
- 2005American Dad!Dr. Kalgary (voice)
- 2005It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaGino
- 2004Desperate HousewivesCharles Skouras
- 2004The Jury
- 2003Las VegasThe Cleaner
- 2003Two and a Half MenMr. Sharipa
- 2003Oliver BeeneMr. Rayfield
- 2003The Lyon's Den
- 200310-8: Officers on DutyEnzo Fontana
- 2002MonkGeorge Gionopolis
- 2002Without a TraceJimmy Fusco
- 2002Push, Nevada
- 2002She SpiesEdward Malloy
- 2001The ChronicleDonald Stern
- 2001Crossing JordanDick
- 2001ScrubsMr. Summers
- 2000The Invisible ManEddie The Mammoth
- 2000Gilmore GirlsPete
- 1999Batman BeyondMajor (voice)
- 1999Judging AmyD.A. Gerald Abner
- 1999PopularCaesar Croutons
- 1998BeckerLeonard Nagle
- 1997Over the Top
- 1997InvasionDetective Kemper
- 1997JennySid Bouchie
- 1997Fired UpSam Harris
- 1997Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
- 1997Veronica's ClosetMr. Lehman
- 1996The PretenderBen Hansel
- 1996Early EditionCliff Mourning
- 1996MillenniumEddie Scarpino Giannini
- 1996Nash BridgesRoland Margolis
- 1996Swift JusticeTom Luddy
- 1995High SocietyAlvin
- 1995The Drew Carey ShowThe Baby (voice)
- 1995The InvadersWhitley
- 1994New York Undercover
- 1994Chicago HopeBill Ranford
- 1994ViperCouncilman Strand
- 1994Burke's LawTony Renaldo
- 1994Rebel HighwayBoss Ed Johnson
- 1993Homicide: Life on the StreetSteve Crosetti
- 1993Fallen AngelsAl Reseck
- 1993NYPD BluePaul Biaggi
- 1992Hearts Are Wild
- 1992Mad About YouRalphy
- 1991DinosaursTy Warner (voice)
- 1990Dream OnLouie
- 1989SeinfeldSilvio
- 1989Tales from the CryptNikos Stano
- 1987Ohara
- 1986Crime StoryPhil Bartoli
- 1985The EqualizerGianni
- 1984Murder, She WroteLieutenant Peter DiMartini
- 1984Miami ViceEl Gato
- 1981The Gangster ChroniclesTommy Lucchese
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jon Polito been in?
Jon Polito is best known for Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Mentalist, Two and a Half Men and Modern Family.
When was Jon Polito born?
Jon Polito was born on December 29, 1950. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
How old is Jon Polito?
Jon Polito died on September 1, 2016 at the age of 65.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·