Washington: Actor Abe Vigoda, known for his work on 'The Godfather' and on the television series 'Barney Miller', has died. He was 94.
<img title="Abe Vigoda" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/jan/27-Abe-Vigoda.jpg" alt="Abe Vigoda" />Abe Vigoda. Pic /AFP
Vigoda, who earned Emmy Award nominations in three straight years for his portrayal of the world-weary Detective Phil Fish on the 1970s ABC sitcom 'Barney Miller', died at his home in Washington on Tuesday, reports hollywoodreporter.com.
Vigoda essayed the role of a mafia soldier, Sal Tessio in director Francis Ford Coppola&rsquo;s first two parts of 'The Godfather'.
Earlier, Coppola had hired Vigoda during an open call audition (for actors without an agent). 'The Godfather' (1972) was Vigoda&rsquo;s first movie.
"It was great working with Abe in 'The Godfather' and wonderful to have him among us. We had some great memories together, and he will really be missed,&rdquo; said actor Robert Duvall who co-starred with Vigoda in &ldquo;The Godfather".
Vigoda also appeared in films like 'The Don Is Dead' (1973), 'Prancer' (1989), 'Joe Versus the Volcano' (1990), 'Sugar Hill' (1993), 'Jury Duty' (1995) and 'Crime Spree' (2003).

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Actor Abe Vigoda, known for his work on 'The Godfather' and on the television series 'Barney Miller', has died. He was 94

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