8 Memorable Abe Vigoda Photos — On Screen and Off
Graphic by Angelie Zaslavsky
The Godfather: The Doomed Tessio. Image by Wikimedia Commons
Abe Vigoda knew how to act, and to have fun, as evidenced in these silver screen, small screen, and red carpet shots.
The beloved Jewish character actor died Tuesday of, his daughter says, old age. He was 94.
READ: The Forward’s Look at His Long Career
Vigoda with Meredith Viera. Image by Wikimedia Commons
Vigoda with Don King. Image by Getty Images
Abe Vigoda With Cloris Leachman at the TV Land Awards. Image by Getty Images
The Godfather. Image by Wikimedia Commons
Abe Vigoda with Al Franken and Freddie Roman in 2011. Image by Getty Images
Vigoda (Fish) with Hal Linden (Barney Miller). Image by Wikimedia Commons
Officer Fish in drag. Image by Wikimedia Commons
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