---
name: "Carmen Argenziano"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/carmen-argenziano"
fi1m_id: "carmen-argenziano"
imdb_id: "nm0034492"
tmdb_id: 28413
wikidata_id: "Q83694"
roles: []
born: "27 October 1943"
died: "10 February 2019"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 76
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-09-23T11:48:47.014157+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Carmen Argenziano

## Identity

Carmen Argenziano

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/carmen-argenziano
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** carmen-argenziano
- **IMDb ID:** nm0034492
- **TMDB ID:** 28413
- **Wikidata ID:** Q83694
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_Argenziano, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q83694, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0034492/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/28413

Actor. Born 27 October 1943 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA. Died 10 February 2019.

## Details

- **Born:** 27 October 1943, Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA
- **Died:** 10 February 2019
- **Active:** 1974–2009
- **Also known as:** Carmen Antimo Argenziano 
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1970s 92 (1), 1980s 88 (1), 1990s 74 (2), 2000s 64 (2)
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 4, Crime 2, Action & Adventure 1, Comedy 1, Horror 1, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 1
- **Screen time:** 5 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $103m across 1 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_Argenziano, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q83694, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0034492/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/28413

## Biography

Carmen Argenziano (also credited as Carmen Antimo Argenziano) was an American actor. Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, he trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and was a lifetime member of the Actors Studio. He appeared in over 70 films and around 100 television productions between 1969 and 2019.

Argenziano is known for roles including Michael's Buttonman #2 in *The Godfather Part II* (1974), Captain in *Hellraiser: Inferno* (2000), Detective Mayhew in *Gone in Sixty Seconds* (2000), the Defense Lawyer in *Identity* (2003), Father Paul Silvano in *Criminal Minds* (2005), Henry Dobson in *House* (2007), Father Silvano Bentivoglio in *Angels & Demons* (2009), and Vice Principal DeSouza in *The Mentalist* (2008). He had a recurring role as Jacob Carter on *Stargate SG-1* and received the Los Angeles Drama Critics' Circle Award for his stage performance in *A Prayer for My Daughter*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *Castle* (2009), Fi1m 73, as Mario Rivera — [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md)
- *Hellraiser: Inferno* (2000), Fi1m 54, as Captain — [page](https://film.one/film/hellraiser-inferno.md)
- *Babylon 5* (1994), Fi1m 74, as Urza Jaddo — [page](https://film.one/tv/babylon-5.md)
- *Party of Five* (1994), Fi1m 73, as INS Agent Lawrence — [page](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md)
- *Cheers* (1982), Fi1m 88, as Marvin — [page](https://film.one/tv/cheers.md)
- *The Godfather Part II* (1974), Fi1m 92, as Michael's Buttonman #2 — [page](https://film.one/film/the-godfather-part-ii.md)

## Complete filmography (169)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Mercenary* (2020), as Father Elias
- *Where We Disappear* (2019), Actor
- *Future World* (2018), as Grandfather
- *Singularity* (2017), as Damien Walsh
- *The Mad Whale* (2017), as Dr. Withers
- *Actors Anonymous* (2017), as Mr. Smithson
- *The Institute* (2017), as Apothecary
- *The Labyrinth* (2016), as Vincent
- *A Winter Rose* (2016), as Joe
- *Shooter* (2016), series, as Charles Broadwell
- *Mafiosa* (2016), as Sebastian Lombardo
- *Singularity* (2016), as Damien Walsh
- *Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha* (2015), as Don Quixote
- *The Single Moms Club* (2014), as Ollie
- *Duke* (2013), as Lt. Brannigan
- *Amber Lake* (2011), as Patrick Thomas
- *Hawaii Five-0* (2010), series, as Albert Bagosa — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/hawaii-five-0.md)
- *Meteor* (2009), series, as Commander Murphy
- *Angels & Demons* (2009), as Father Silvano Bentivoglio
- *Castle* (2009), series, as Mario Rivera — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md)
- *Lie to Me* (2009), series, as Gus
- *The Mentalist* (2008), series, as Vice Principal DeSouza — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mentalist.md)
- *Murder 101* (2006), as Karl Larch
- *Commander in Chief* (2005), series, as Hugh Moreland
- *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Father Paul Silvano — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md)
- *What's Up, Scarlet?* (2005), as Mr. Maggiami
- *Blind Justice* (2005), series, as Chief Tunney
- *House* (2004), series, as Henry Dobson — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/house-2004.md)
- *CSI: NY* (2004), series, as Stanton Gerrard
- *Medical Investigation* (2004), series, as Lt. Col. Bartek
- *The Lyon's Den* (2003), series, Actor
- *Identity* (2003), as Defense Lawyer
- *Momentum* (2003), as Frank McIntyre
- *Dancing at the Harvest Moon* (2002), as Paul Stanton
- *Malevolent* (2002), as Warren Lucas
- *The Court* (2002), series, Actor
- *First Monday* (2002), series, Actor
- *24* (2001), series, as General Gratz — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/24.md)
- *The Agency* (2001), series, as A Senator in the Committee
- *A Better Way to Die* (2001), as Carlos
- *Crossing Jordan* (2001), series, as Diego Artega
- *Swordfish* (2001), as Agent
- *Hellraiser: Inferno* (2000), as Captain — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/hellraiser-inferno.md)
- *Level 9* (2000), series, Actor
- *The District* (2000), series, as Nancy's Father, Mr. Parras
- *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Sylvano Fatelli
- *Strong Medicine* (2000), series, as Monsignor Nicholas Rinaldi
- *Gone in Sixty Seconds* (2000), as Detective Mayhew
- *Warm Blooded Killers* (1999), as Vince Morehouse
- *The West Wing* (1999), series, as Leonard Wallace — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md)
- *Blue Streak* (1999), as Captain Penelli
- *A Murder of Crows* (1999), as Judge Wiley Banning
- *Bella Mafia* (1997), as Castellano
- *Ally McBeal* (1997), series, as Harry Wah
- *The Practice* (1997), series, as Attorney Horace Wright, Principal Gilbert
- *Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon* (1996), as Tom Paine
- *Profiler* (1996), series, as Col. Henry F. Deems
- *Mr. & Mrs. Smith* (1996), series, Actor
- *My Son Is Innocent* (1996), as Detective Carver
- *Andersonville* (1996), as Hopkins
- *Andersonville* (1996), series, as Hopkins
- *Co-ed Call Girl* (1996), as Henry Binder
- *Broken Arrow* (1996), as General Boone
- *The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...* (1996), as Hector Gustavo
- *Have You Seen My Son* (1996), as Chief Heman
- *JAG* (1995), series, as Matthew O'Hara
- *Rave Review* (1995), as Abe Weinstein
- *The Tie That Binds* (1995), as Phil Hawkes
- *In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped* (1995), as Buddy Fortune
- *Don Juan DeMarco* (1994), as Don Alfonzo
- *ER* (1994), series, as Howard Davis — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *Chicago Hope* (1994), series, as Donald Malloy
- *The Burning Season* (1994), as Alfredo Sezero
- *Party of Five* (1994), series, as INS Agent Lawrence — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md)
- *Moment of Truth: Cradle of Conspiracy* (1994), as Jack Guthrie
- *Dead Connection* (1994), as Lt. Stein
- *Against the Wall* (1994), as Mancusi
- *Moment of Truth: To Walk Again* (1994), as Dr. Cantore
- *Babylon 5* (1994), series, as Urza Jaddo — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/babylon-5.md)
- *Viper* (1994), series, as Chief Pomeroy
- *Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story* (1993), as Ed Lopez
- *Walker, Texas Ranger* (1993), series, as Paco Cruz, George Vickers
- *Crime & Punishment* (1993), series, Actor
- *Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal* (1993), as Asst. Dist. Atty. Mallars
- *Melrose Place* (1992), series, as Dr. Stanley Levin
- *Unlawful Entry* (1992), as Jerome Lurie
- *Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232* (1992), as First Officer Bill Records
- *Knight Rider 2000* (1991), as Russell Maddock / Voice of K.I.T.T.
- *A Mom for Christmas* (1990), as Sgt. Morelli
- *Shades of L.A.* (1990), series, Actor
- *The First Power* (1990), as Lt. Grimes
- *Booker* (1989), series, as Chick Sterling
- *Red Scorpion* (1988), as Colonel Zayas
- *Too Good to Be True* (1988), as Judge
- *Police Story: The Watch Commander* (1988), as Capt. MacDonald
- *Police Story* (1988), series, as Capt. MacDonald
- *The Accused* (1988), as D.A. Paul Rudolph
- *Liberace* (1988), as Sam
- *HeartBeat* (1988), series, Actor
- *Stand and Deliver* (1988), as Molina
- *Baja Oklahoma* (1988), as Roy Simmons
- *Under Cover* (1987), as Lt. James Leonard
- *Jake and the Fatman* (1987), series, Actor
- *The Man Who Fell to Earth* (1987), Actor
- *U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart* (1987), as Varela
- *Designing Women* (1986), series, Actor
- *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as Neil Robertson, Neil Robinson
- *Dangerously Close* (1986), as Molly
- *Between Two Women* (1986), as Robert Walker
- *Matlock* (1986), series, as Tom O'Hare
- *Naked Vengeance* (1985), as Det. Russo
- *Starchaser: The Legend of Orin* (1985), as Dagg (voice)
- *Into the Night* (1985), as Stan
- *Hunter* (1984), series, as Dr. Schneider
- *Best Kept Secrets* (1984), as Lt. Clifford
- *Sudden Impact* (1983), as D'Ambrosia
- *Quarterback Princess* (1983), as Ed Ainsworth
- *Scarecrow and Mrs. King* (1983), series, Actor
- *Brainwash* (1983), as Tony Annese
- *The Last Ninja* (1983), as Rooney
- *The A-Team* (1983), series, as Colonel Sanchez
- *The New Odd Couple* (1982), series, as Tony S.
- *Cheers* (1982), series, as Marvin — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/cheers.md)
- *The Powers of Matthew Star* (1982), series, Actor
- *Cagney & Lacey* (1982), series, Actor — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/cagney-and-lacey.md)
- *T. J. Hooker* (1982), series, as Det. Chuck Tyler
- *Between Two Brothers* (1982), Actor
- *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Jesse Molina
- *Darkroom* (1981), series, as Dominguez
- *Mr. Merlin* (1981), series, Actor
- *Graduation Day* (1981), as Insp. Halliday
- *The Phoenix* (1981), as Kingston
- *The Greatest American Hero* (1981), series, as Nick Castle, Murph
- *Hill Street Blues* (1981), series, as Leon DeGaulle — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/hill-street-blues.md)
- *Stone* (1980), series, Actor
- *When a Stranger Calls* (1979), as Dr. Mandrakis
- *Hot Rod* (1979), as Cameraman
- *The Boss' Son* (1978), as Ken
- *Death Force* (1978), as Morelli · Associate Producer
- *Lou Grant* (1977), series, as Arnold Zinner, Morton Tracy
- *CHiPs* (1977), series, Actor
- *The 3,000 Mile Chase* (1977), as Santeen
- *Vigilante Force* (1976), as Brian Seldon
- *Delvecchio* (1976), series, as Arnie
- *Twin Detectives* (1976), Actor
- *The Bionic Woman* (1976), series, Actor
- *Matt Helm* (1975), series, as Molinas
- *Crazy Mama* (1975), as Supermarket Manager
- *Sharks' Treasure* (1975), as Lieutenant
- *Capone* (1975), as Jack McGurn
- *Search for the Gods* (1975), as Wheeler
- *The Godfather Part II* (1974), as Michael's Buttonman #2 — Fi1m 92, [page](https://film.one/film/the-godfather-part-ii.md)
- *The Rockford Files* (1974), series, as Orin Wilson, Dumas — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-rockford-files.md)
- *Police Woman* (1974), series, as Torelli
- *Caged Heat* (1974), as Undercover Wrestler
- *Kojak* (1973), series, as Davey — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/kojak.md)
- *The Slams* (1973), Actor
- *Police Story* (1973), series, as Deputy D.A.
- *The Outside Man* (1972), as Second Hawk
- *Hit Man* (1972), as Huey's Partner (uncredited)
- *Grave of the Vampire* (1972), as Sam
- *The Hot Box* (1972), as Flavio
- *Punishment Park* (1971), as Jay Kaufman (Tribunal Defendant)
- *Monty Nash* (1971), series, as Benny, Tomas
- *Columbo* (1971), series, as Coroner Anderson — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/columbo.md)
- *Cannon* (1971), series, Actor
- *The Jesus Trip* (1971), as Pinole
- *Cover Me Babe* (1970), as Student
- *The F.B.I.* (1965), series, as Ligot

## Gallery

- ![Carmen Argenziano](https://film.one/media/person/387308/gallery-d1a733ccb9e5.jpg) Carmen Argenziano — Guillaume Paumier, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/Carmen_Argenziano_-_2012_Sci-Fi_Convention_Toulouse_271.jpg/1280px-Carmen_Argenziano_-_2012_Sci-Fi_Convention_Toulouse_271.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Carmen Argenziano [4] (2016)](https://film.one/media/person/387308/gallery-f3439d520bfb.jpg) Carmen Argenziano [4] (2016) — Jeff Hitchcock from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Carmen_Argenziano_-4-_%2833875900784%29.jpg/1280px-Carmen_Argenziano_-4-_%2833875900784%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Carmen Argenziano [1] (2016)](https://film.one/media/person/387308/gallery-dc418c6b981d.jpg) Carmen Argenziano [1] (2016) — Jeff Hitchcock from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6f/Carmen_Argenziano_-1-_%2834470084611%29.jpg/1280px-Carmen_Argenziano_-1-_%2834470084611%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Carmen Argenziano [7] (2016)](https://film.one/media/person/387308/gallery-43c2efa3461c.jpg) Carmen Argenziano [7] (2016) — Jeff Hitchcock from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Carmen_Argenziano_-7-_%2834556399462%29.jpg/1280px-Carmen_Argenziano_-7-_%2834556399462%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Carmen Argenziano](https://film.one/media/person/387308/gallery-dda73dfbd1e7.jpg) Carmen Argenziano — Image via TMDB
- ![Carmen Argenziano](https://film.one/media/person/387308/gallery-6cbc2ca334d2.jpg) Carmen Argenziano — Image via TMDB
- ![Carmen Argenziano](https://film.one/media/person/387308/gallery-83658776b9bd.jpg) Carmen Argenziano — Image via TMDB
- ![Carmen Argenziano [3] (2016)](https://film.one/media/person/387308/gallery-0b7618d7eebb.jpg) Carmen Argenziano [3] (2016) — Jeff Hitchcock from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/62/Carmen_Argenziano_-3-_%2833875882474%29.jpg/1280px-Carmen_Argenziano_-3-_%2833875882474%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Carmen Argenziano [6] (2016)](https://film.one/media/person/387308/gallery-1419d79e5874.jpg) Carmen Argenziano [6] (2016) — Jeff Hitchcock from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Carmen_Argenziano_-6-_%2834718017855%29.jpg/1280px-Carmen_Argenziano_-6-_%2834718017855%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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