★ 7.4 
Acting
John Cassisi
John Cassisi is best known for Barney Miller and Fish. John Cassisi was born on September 5, 1962. John Cassisi is 64 years old (born September 5, 1962).
- Born
- September 5, 1962 (64 years old)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Biography
John Cassisi (born September 5, 1962) is a former American child actor who starred in the 1976 movie Bugsy Malone as "Fat Sam" and subsequently in the television series Fish.
He was "discovered" by Bugsy Malone director Alan Parker, when Parker visited a Brooklyn classroom and asked students to nominate the "naughtiest" boy in class.
In 1982, he played the role of Herschel in the broad-way film "Gemini" alongside former Bugsy Malone star Scott Baio.
After retiring from acting in 1982, Cassisi became involved in construction work.[4] From 2012 to 2014, he served as the Director of Global Construction for Citigroup. In 2015, he pled guilty to a bribery scheme and was sentenced to two to six years in prison plus a $500,000 forfeiture.
Cassisi is married and has had three children. His eldest son, Robert, died after suffering from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 26.
He was "discovered" by Bugsy Malone director Alan Parker, when Parker visited a Brooklyn classroom and asked students to nominate the "naughtiest" boy in class.
In 1982, he played the role of Herschel in the broad-way film "Gemini" alongside former Bugsy Malone star Scott Baio.
After retiring from acting in 1982, Cassisi became involved in construction work.[4] From 2012 to 2014, he served as the Director of Global Construction for Citigroup. In 2015, he pled guilty to a bribery scheme and was sentenced to two to six years in prison plus a $500,000 forfeiture.
Cassisi is married and has had three children. His eldest son, Robert, died after suffering from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 26.
Known for
★ 7.4 
★ 6.6 Fish
Filmography
- 1977FishVictor Kreutzer
- 1975Barney MillerVictor Kreutzer
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Cassisi been in?
John Cassisi is best known for Barney Miller and Fish.
When was John Cassisi born?
John Cassisi was born on September 5, 1962. (Brooklyn, New York, U.S.)
How old is John Cassisi?
John Cassisi is 64 years old (born September 5, 1962).
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·