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My Take
George Dzundza is one of those actors who makes every scene he's in feel lived-in and real, even when the role is small. Born in Germany and raised in New York, he brought a rough, working-class authenticity that Hollywood kept calling on for decades. His early turn in The Deer Hunter stands out — sharing space with De Niro and Walken and holding his own is no small thing. Then he popped up in Basic Instinct, Crimson Tide, Dangerous Minds, and a bunch of other big-ticket films of the '80s and '90s, always as the guy who grounds the story. He's the kind of character actor who deserves more recognition than he usually gets, and I'm glad his career spanned long enough to rack up a genuinely impressive résumé.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Dzundza
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・ズンザ
- Reading
- じょーじ・ずんざ
- Born
- July 19, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rooster
- Origin
- Rosenheim, Germany
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Cardinal Hayes High School
- University
- St. John's University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was George Dzundza born?
Born July 19, 1945 (age 81).
Where is George Dzundza from?
George Dzundza is from Rosenheim, Germany.
What does George Dzundza do?
George Dzundza works as television actor, film actor, actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.