Val Bisoglio

Val Bisoglio

Italo Valentino "Val" Bisoglio (born May 7, 1926) is an American character actor primarily known for his work on television. Bisoglio was born in New York City, New York. He may be best known for his recurring role as restaurateur Danny Tovo in the popular series Quincy, M. E. (1976–83). Bisoglio also appeared in numerous TV series during the 1960s and 1970s including McCloud, M*A*S*H, All in the Family, Barney Miller, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Roll Out, Kojak, Baretta, McMillan & Wife and The Rockford Files. In 2002, he appeared as Murf Lupo in The Sopranos. Perhaps his best known film role is that of Frank Manero Sr., the volatile father of Tony Manero (John Travolta) in the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever. His other film credits include an uncredited role in Serpico (1973), as well as roles in No Way to Treat a Lady (1968), The Brotherhood (1968), The Don Is Dead (1973), Linda Lovelace for President (1975), The Hindenburg (1975), St. Ives (1976) and The Frisco Kid (1979).

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