Joseph Della Sorte was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Godfather Part II, Toma, and Airwolf.
Personal and Family Life
Joseph was born on May 5, 1934, in Yonkers, New York. He was married to Oleta until his death on July 20, 2003. In addition to acting, Joseph was a licensed teacher for the Unity Church and directed a play about its founders.
Death and Legacy
Joseph Della Sorte passed away from pancreatic cancer on July 20, 2003, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to both acting and the Unity Church have left a lasting impact on his community and audience.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The 4th Tenor | 2002 | Conductor |
| The Man from Elysian Fields | 2001 | Valet (uncredited) |
| Baywatch | 1999 | Ervin |
| Brimstone | 1998 | Gardener |
| Shades of LA | 1991 | Guest Role |
| 83 Hours ‘Til Dawn | 1990 | Larwin |
| The New Adam-12 | 1990 | Man #2 |
| Jake Spanner, Private Eye | 1989 | The short man |
| Family Ties | 1988 | Mr. Parsons |
| Cagney & Lacey | 1988 | Tommy Karp |
| Corelli | 1985–1987 | Various |
| Tales from the Darkside | 1987 | Minion |
| A Masterpiece of Murder | 1986 | Ugarti Van Meer |
| Airwolf | 1985–1986 | Skeet Thrower |
| Starchaser: The Legend of Orin | 1985 | Voice Role |
| Berrenger’s | 1985 | Lucky |
