Jon Polito

Acting · Born 1950-12-29 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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

• The Maestro (2018)
• Locker 13 (2014)
• Big Eyes (2014)
• Gangster Squad (2013)
• Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011)
• From the Head (2011)
• Son of Morning (2011)
• Burning Palms (2010)
• Venus & Vegas (2010)
• The Last Godfather (2010)
• Stiffs (2010)
• Super Capers (2009)
• Bart Got a Room (2008)
• Rock Monster (2008)
• American Gangster (2007)
• Cougar Club (2007)
• Big Nothing (2006)
• The Alibi (2006)
• Grilled (2006)
• Cutting Room (2006)
• Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
• Haeckel's Tale (2006)
• The Honeymooners (2005)
• Family Plan (2005)