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“My father was an American who could cuss in Italian and make an aria out of it. It was wonderful to watch. But then again, he was a Gemini. I believe in that stuff.”

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Dominic Chianese

Dominic Chianese is an American film actor born on February 24, 1931. He is best known for his role as Tom Hagen in the television series 'The Godfather', which brought him widespread recognition. more

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