Where is Abe Vigoda now? Father, Death, Measurements, Nationality



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Abe Vigoda was born on February 24, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York. His parents, Samuel and Lena Vigoda, were Jewish immigrants from Russia. He had two older brothers, Meyer and Jack. Abe attended New York City public schools and graduated from high school in 1939.

Abe began his acting career in the late 1940s, appearing in several Off-Broadway productions. He made his Broadway debut in 1951 in the play “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” His performance earned him a Tony Award nomination.

Abe’s breakout role came in 1972 when he was cast as Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in “The Godfather.” The film was a critical and commercial success, and Abe’s performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Abe continued to work steadily in film and television throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He appeared in such films as “Dog Day Afternoon” (1975), “Cannonball Run” (1981), and “Look Who’s Talking” (1989). He also had a recurring role on the television series “Barney Miller” from 1975 to 1982.

Abe’s career slowed down in the 1990s, but he continued to make occasional appearances in film and television. His most notable role during this time was as Phil Fish on the television series “Fish” from 1977 to 1978.

Abe Vigoda died on January 26, 2016, at the age of 94.

Abe Vigoda was a successful character actor who appeared in both film and television. He was best known for his roles in “The Godfather” and “Barney Miller.” Abe Vigoda earned a Tony Award nomination for his work on Broadway and an Academy Award nomination for his role in “The Godfather.” At the time of his death, Abe Vigoda’s net worth was estimated to be $10 million.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia