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Photo Coverage: Remembering Dennis Farina
By: Walter McBride Jul. 23, 2013
As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Dennis Farina, best known for his role on NBC's 'Law & Order,' has died at the age of 69. According to his representative Lori De Waal, the actor passed away in a Scottsdale, AZ hospital where he was being treated for a blood clot to his lung. BroadwayWorld remembers the actor below.
Farina was born on a leap year, February 29, 1944, in Chicago. He began his career as a police officer before becoming an actor. Among his many film credits are "Get Shorty," 'Saving Private Ryan" and "Midnight Run."
On TV, he portrayed Det. Joe Fontana on NBC's long running crime drama "Law & Order." He also appeared in the 1980s cult favorite, "Crime Story" and most recently starred in the HBO drama series "Luck."Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Dennis Farina photographed in New York City in 1990.
Dennis Farina Attending a private party at LQ in New York City to honor the NBC TV Network and the Upfront Announcements for 2004-2005. May 17, 2004
Dennis Farina Attending the Opening Night Celebration for the New Broadway Musical JERSEY BOYS at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City. The Evening is inspired by the the Lives and Musical Journey of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. November 6, 2005
Dennis Farina arriving for the Opening Night Performance of Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City. October 16, 2008
Dennis Farina & Jamie deRoy arriving for the Opening Night Performance of Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City. October 16, 2008
Dennis Farina arriving for the Opening Night Performance of Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City. October 16, 2008
Dennis Farina arriving for the Opening Night Performance of Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City. October 16, 2008
Dennis Farina arriving for the Opening Night Performance of Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City. October 16, 2008
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