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George DiCenzo was a television actor, film actor and stage actor. Born on April 21, 1940, George DiCenzo was from New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Death is recorded on August 9, 2010, at the age of 70. Schooling on record includes Union College.
My Take
George DiCenzo is the actor whose face you know even when his name escapes you, and that is the highest compliment for a character man. As Marty's grandfather in Back to the Future and across more than thirty years of film, TV, stage, and voice work, he was the connective tissue that makes scenes feel real. I have a deep fondness for performers like him who never chased the spotlight yet quietly held productions together. His passing in 2010 closed a long, dependable career, and I think such reliable craftsmen deserve to be remembered far more than they usually are.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George DiCenzo
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・ディセンゾ
- Reading
- じょーじ・でぃせんぞ
- Born
- April 21, 1940 – August 9, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / voice actor
2. Background
- University
- Union College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was George DiCenzo born?
Born April 21, 1940.
When did George DiCenzo die?
Died August 9, 2010, aged 70.
Where was George DiCenzo from?
George DiCenzo was from New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
What did George DiCenzo do?
George DiCenzo worked as television actor, film actor, stage actor, voice actor.
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