Robert Loggia, the veteran actor best known for his appearances in “Scarface” and “Big,” died Friday in Los Angeles. He was 85.
The actor was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 1986’s “Jagged Edge.” He also received Primetime Emmy nominations for his lead role on “Mancuse, FBI” in 1989, and for his guest role on “Malcolm in the Middle” in 2000.
Loggia’s prolific film and television career extends back to his role on “Studio One in Hollywood” in 1957, and included roles on TV series such as “The Rockford Files,” “Magnum P.I.” and “Hawaii Five-0.”
He also appeared in four episodes of HBO’s “The Sopranos” as Feech La Manna, an Italian mobster who clashes with James Gandolfini‘s Tony Soprano after being released from prison.
The actor’s film credits include 1982’s “An Officer and a Gentleman,” “Necessary Roughness” in 1991 and “Independence Day” in 1996.
Loggia was born on Staten Island on January 3, 1930 to Italian-American parents from Sicily.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Audrey, who says he had been battling Alzheimer’s for the past five years.
James Gandolfini's Most Memorable Roles (Photos)
"The Sopranos"
Though Tony Soprano wasn't Gandolfini's first role, it certainly catapulted him into the national consciousness; he forced audiences to find the good in a guy who did bad, bad things, whether they wanted to sympathize with him or not.
"Killing Them Softly"
In the 2012 crime thriller "Killing Them Softly," Gandolfini played New York hitman Mickey Fallon.
"In the Loop"
Though often cast as anti-authority characters, the satirical black comedy "In the Loop" found him playing Lieutenant General Miller, senior military assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
"The Mexican"
Gandolfini starred alongside Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts in "The Mexican," about the pursuit of an antique gun.
"Get Shorty"
Gandolfini was among the heavy-duty cast of the 1995 crime caper "Get Shorty," starring alongside John Travolta, Gene Hackman and Danny DeVito.
"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone"
"The Incredible Burt Wonderstone," released earlier this year, found Gandolfini working his comedic chops.
"Crimson Tide"
The submarine thriller "Crimson Tide" found Gandolfini acting alongside Hackman again, as Lt. Bobby Dougherty.
"The Man Who Wasn't There"
The Coen Brothers film "The Man Who Wasn't There" paired Gandolfini with Billy Bob Thornton and Frances McDormand.
"The Last Castle"
Gandolfini once again played an authority figure in "The Last Castle," as a prison commandant.
"Zero Dark Thirty"
Tony Soprano, CIA Director? "Zero Dark Thirty" found Gandolfini as a head of the spy agency in the 2012 film about the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
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James Gandolfiini was best known for playing gruff but likeable mob figure Tony Soprano on "The Sopranos," but he was more than just a wiseguy with a surprisingly cuddly interior
"The Sopranos"
Though Tony Soprano wasn't Gandolfini's first role, it certainly catapulted him into the national consciousness; he forced audiences to find the good in a guy who did bad, bad things, whether they wanted to sympathize with him or not.
