Abe Vigoda: Fish and The Godfather Actor Dies at 94

Abe Vigoda was an American actor. Born on February 24, 1921, in New York City, he began in theater.

He played Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather (1972), Detective Phil Fish on Barney Miller, and his own spin-off Fish. He was a late-night joke because of a false death report in 1982, and he was famous for his deadpan sense of humor.

He appeared in commercials, including a famous Snickers ad, in his 90s. Vigoda died in his sleep in Woodland Park, New Jersey, on January 26, 2016, at age 94.

Achievements: Emmy nomination, Tessio in The Godfather.

Birth: February 24, 1921 - New York City.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: People falsely reported him dead for years.