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[[Image:LOTBJ 02.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Dennis Farina holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] as Det. Joe Fontana in ''[[Law & Order: Trial by Jury]]''.]] | [[Image:LOTBJ 02.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Dennis Farina holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] as Det. Joe Fontana in ''[[Law & Order: Trial by Jury]]''.]] | ||
| − | Dennis Farina was a Chicago Police officer who became friends with director [[Michael Mann]] and subsequently | + | Dennis Farina was a Chicago Police officer who became friends with director [[Michael Mann]] and subsequently enjoying a lengthy acting career playing law enforcement officers, notably as the tough police lieutenant Mike Torello in the series as ''[[Crime Story (TV Series)|Crime Story]]'' and NYPD Detective Joe Fontana through several seasons of the original ''[[Law & Order]]''. He also had notably roles as gangsters in the films ''[[Midnight Run]]'' and ''[[Get Shorty]]''. Sadly, Farina passed away on July 22, 2013 after suffering a pulmonary embolism. |
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Revision as of 22:27, 29 April 2014
Dennis Farina (1944–2013) as Capt. Detillo in Striking Distance, wielding a nickel SIG-Sauer P226.
Dennis Farina with a nickel SIG-Sauer P226 as Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty.
Dennis Farina was a Chicago Police officer who became friends with director Michael Mann and subsequently enjoying a lengthy acting career playing law enforcement officers, notably as the tough police lieutenant Mike Torello in the series as Crime Story and NYPD Detective Joe Fontana through several seasons of the original Law & Order. He also had notably roles as gangsters in the films Midnight Run and Get Shorty. Sadly, Farina passed away on July 22, 2013 after suffering a pulmonary embolism.
Dennis Farina can be seen using the following weapons in the following films and television series:
Film
| Gun | Character | Film | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Standard Model 10 | Carl | Thief | 1981 | |
| Mossberg 500 | Dorato | Code of Silence | pistol grip | 1985 |
| Astra 357 | Dorato | Code of Silence | 1985 | |
| Smith & Wesson 469 | Jack Crawford | Manhunter | 1986 | |
| SIG-Sauer P226 | Capt. Nick Detillo | Striking Distance | Nickel-plated | 1993 |
| Smith & Wesson Model 36 | Capt. Nick Detillo | Striking Distance | 1993 | |
| Smith & Wesson Model 60 | Capt. Nick Detillo | Striking Distance | 1993 | |
| Walther PPK | Ray "Bones" Barboni | Get Shorty | 1995 | |
| AMT Backup | Ray "Bones" Barboni | Get Shorty | 1995 | |
| SIG-Sauer P226 | Ray "Bones" Barboni | Get Shorty | 1995 | |
| Smith & Wesson Model 36 | Capt. Adam Greer | The Mod Squad | 1999 | |
| Desert Eagle | Avi | Snatch | 2000 | |
| Olympic Arms K23B | Jack Bangs | Reindeer Games | 2000 | |
| Cobray M11/9 | Jack Bangs | Reindeer Games | 2000 | |
| Uzi | Jack Bangs | Reindeer Games | 2000 | |
| Beretta 92FS Centurion | Edward O'Leary | You Kill Me | 2007 |
Television
| Gun | Character | Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Model 1897 | Lt. Mike Torello | Crime Story | 1986-1988 | |
| M1911A1 | Lt. Mike Torello | Crime Story | 1986-1988 | |
| Colt Python | Lt. Mike Torello | Crime Story | Snub Nose version | 1986-1988 |
| M1 Carbine | Lt. Mike Torello | Crime Story | . | 1986-1988 |
| Smith & Wesson Model 19 | Det. Joe Fontana | Law & Order | .357 snub | 2004-2006 |
| Smith & Wesson Model 19 | Det. Joe Fontana | Law & Order: Trial by Jury | .357 snub, "Skeleton" (S1E08) | 2006 |