George DiCenzo was an American actor known for his roles in Back to the Future, The Exorcist III, and Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling. His career spanned approximately 30 years, during which he gained recognition as both a voice and character actor.
Personal and Family Life
George DiCenzo was born on April 21, 1940, in New Haven, Connecticut. He was married three times, with his last wife being Donna Artz, whom he married in 1999. He also had three stepchildren from his previous marriage.
Career Highlights
DiCenzo began his career as an associate producer for the Gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. He was well-known for his voice roles, particularly as Hordak in She-Ra: Princess of Power and John Blackstar in Blackstar. In addition, he taught acting in New York and Philadelphia, sharing his passion for the craft with aspiring actors.
Death and Legacy
George DiCenzo passed away on August 9, 2010, at the age of 70 due to sepsis. He was buried in Churchville, Pennsylvania. His contributions to television and voice acting have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered fondly for his distinctive voice and memorable performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Back to the Future | 1985-07-03 | Sam Baines |
| Close Encounters of the Third Kind | 1977-12-14 | Major Benchley |
| The Exorcist III | 1990-08-17 | Stedman |
| Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling | 1985-09-14 | Lou Albano |
| She-Ra: Princess of Power | 1985-09-09 | Bow / Hordak (voice) |
| Mafia | 2002-08-28 | Ennio Salieri (voice) |
| A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints | 2006-09-29 | Various |
| Batman: The Animated Series | 1992-09-05 | Ubu (voice) |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Eddie Palmieri |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | Various Characters |