Dennis Farina (1944-2013) contributed to his country as a police officer before working in the film industry. He was an American actor, TV presenter, and former police officer. During his active years, the actor was famous for his roles in Manhunter, Luck, Get Shorty, and Snatch.
When Did Dennis Farina Die?
Dennis Farina was born on February 29, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. By nationality, he was an Italian-American.
His father, Joseph was a Chicago-area doctor while the mother, Yolanda was a homemaker. He was the fourth son and youngest of seven kids of his parents. He along with his siblings spent their childhood in a North Avenue home in Old Time.
At the time of his death, Farina was 69 years old while his height was 6 feet 1-inch or 187 cm tall. He died from a blood clot in his lung, in Scottsdale, Arizona hospital on July 22, 2013. His dead body was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery at Hillside, Illinois.
Life Before & After Success In Film Industry
Initially, Dennis worked in the US Army during Vietnam Era for 3 years. Following that, he also contributed 18 years of his life to the Chicago Police Department (1967-1985), advancing in rank.
Eventually, Farina earned a small role in the 1981 film Thief after working as a police consultant for the director Michael Mann. He then acted in Code of Silence, Crime Story, Miami Vice, Midnight Run, and Get Shorty.
CAPTION: Police Officer Turned Actor Dennis Farina SOURCE: Instagram @fullcastandcrew Finally, the man of all seasons came to the limelight as FBI Agent Jack Crawford in the crime movie Manhunter starring William Petersen, Kim Greist, Joan Allen, Brian Cox, Stephen Lang, and Tom Noonan. His other movie credits include Eddie, That Old Feeling, Out of Sight, Reindeer Games, Snatch, Big Trouble, The Grand, Bottle Shock, What Happens in Vegas, The Last Rites of Joe May, and Authors Anonymous.
Furthermore, Manhunter actor is also a part of television series like Cruel Doubt, Blind Faith, Tales from the Crypt, The Disappearance of Nora, The Corpse Had a Familiar Face, In-Laws, Law & Order, Justice League Unlimited, Unsolved Mysteries, Luck, Doc McStuffins, and The Looney Tunes Show. Back in 2014, Dennis' had final roles in the posthumous release film Lucky Stiff and the series, Family Guy.
How Rich Dennis Farina At The Time Of His Death?
During his active years, Farina was one of the busiest actors in the Hollywood film industry. He served in the entertainment field (1981–2013) and the Chicago Police Department (1967-1985).
As of the Celebrity Net Worth, the late actor Dennis had an estimated net worth of $8 million at the time of his demise.
Relationship History: Was He Married?
The millionaire Farina was married to Patricia Farina. The couple exchanged the wedding rings in 1970, in a secret ceremony.
Dennis along with his wife had three children, sons, Dennis Farina Jr., Michael Farina, and Joe Farina (actor). After a decade, the duo divorced in 1980, however, the reason is yet not revealed.
by samikshya, 28 May, 2021
