Donald George Calfa (December 3, 1939 – December 1, 2016) was an American actor. An experienced stage actor, he broke into film in a series of movies directed by Robert Downey Sr and was a frequent guest on Barney Miller, generally playing street-level criminals. He was best known for The Star Chamber, The Return of the Living Dead, and Bugsy.
Calfa was married for a few years to studio assistant Trixie Flynn. He died two days short of his 77th birthday.
Works with Don Calfa:
Film
- 1968 No More Excuses: Priest
- 1969 Putney Swope: Man Helping Mr. Syllables Walk (Uncredited Role)
- 1969 Utterly Without Redeeming Social Value: Peter DeCola
- 1970 Pound: Italian Terrier
- 1972 Greaser's Palace: Morris
- 1972 Goodnight My Love: Bananas (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1973 The Rainbow Boys: Mazella
- 1973 Cinderella Liberty: Lewis
- 1974 Rhinoceros: Waiter
- 1974 The Bank Shot: Stosh Gornik
- 1974 Shanks: Einstein
- 1974 The Law: Rod Brainard (TV Movie)
- 1975 Peeper: Rosie
- 1976 Nickelodeon: Waldo
- 1977 New York, New York: Gilbert
- 1978 Steel Cowboy: “Go” Trucker (TV Movie)
- 1978 The Comedy Company: Harry Fenner (TV Movie)
- 1978 Foul Play: Scarface
- 1979 10 (1979): Neighbor
- 1979 The Rose: Don Frank
- 1979 1941 (1979): Telephone Operator
- 1981 The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981): Goebel
- 1982 The Day The Bubble Burst: Mr. Cinelli (TV Movie)
- 1983 Shooting Stars: Driscoll (TV Movie)
- 1983 The Star Chamber: Lawrence Monk
- 1983 The Man Who Wasn't There (1983): Tohfa
- 1983 Allison Sydney Harrison: Pat Rosetti (TV Movie)
- 1984 E Nick A Legend In His Own Mind: E. “Nick” Vanacuzzi
- 1985 The Return of the Living Dead: Ernie Kaltenbrunner
- 1986 Running Scared: Women’s Room Lawyer
- 1987 Talking Walls: Andre
- 1987 Treasure Of The Moon Goddess: Harold Grand
- 1988 Blue Movies: Max
- 1988 The Presidio: Howard Buckley
- 1989 Weekend at Bernie's: Paulie
- 1989 The New Homeowners Guide To Happiness: Howard
- 1989 Chopper Chicks In Zombietown: Ralph Willum
- 1991 Bugsy: Louie Dragna
- 1992 Me Myself And I: Irving
- 1992 Stay Tuned: Wetzel
- 1993 Necronomicon: Mr. Benedict
- 1995 Terrified: Office Worker #1
- 1995 Cops N Roberts: Lance
- 1998 Dr. Dolittle: Patient at Hammersmith
- 2001 Downward Angel: Adam
- 2002 The4th Tenor: Bum #3
- 2003 Night Creep: Mr. Blunt
- 2004 Corpses Are Forever: Jack Stark
- 2015 Sharkskin: Joey “Snot”
Short Films
- 1983 Over Here Mr President: Wardell Slaughter
Television
- 1972 The Delphi Bureau: Gunjamen (1 episode)
- 1974-75 Kojak: Fidelio Ortez/Burgess (2 episodes)
- 1974-77 The Streets of San Francisco: Larry Mason/Sparrow/Moonshine (3 episodes)
- 1976 Most Wanted: Arnie (1 episode)
- 1976 Baretta: Corsican (1 episode)
- 1976 Delvecchio: Narc/Sergeant Mendez (2 episodes)
- 1977 Tales of the Unexpected: Mike Kelso (1 episode)
- 1977-81 Barney Miller: Mr. DiLucca/Angelo Dodi/Leon Bidell/Calvin J. Kendall/Gilbert Lesco/Arthur Thompson/Edward Pratken (7 episodes)
- 1978 The Bionic Woman: Petie “The Weasel” Regan (1 episode)
- 1979 The Runaways: Sam (1 episode)
- 1980 Nobodys Perfect: Rosen (1 episode)
- 1981 Park Place: Howie Beech (4 episodes)
- 1981 Benson: Dr. Death (1 episode)
- 1982 Private Benjamin (1981): Laszlo Bovitch (1 episode)
- 1984 Legmen: Oscar Armismendi (2 episodes)
- 1984 Night Court: Miles Seaver (1 episode)
- 1984-86 Hill Street Blues: Oscar Foreman/Kenny Armis (2 episodes)
- 1985 Simon & Simon: Randall Deeds (1 episode)
- 1985 Hell Town: Plummer (1 episode)
- 1985 Our Family Honor: Maltz (1 episode)
- 1985 Amazing Stories: Messenger (1 episode)
- 1986 Blackes Magic: Tony (1 episode)
- 1986 Throb: Coyote Man (1 episode)
- 1987 Nine To Five: Janipopolous (1 episode)
- 1987 The Law And Harry Mc Graw: Morty (1 episode)
- 1988 The Oldest Rookie: Oscar (1 episode)
- 1988 Houston Knights: Philly Braxton (1 episode)
- 1988-93 Murder, She Wrote: Clifford Coleson/Vinnie (2 episodes)
- 1989 Heartbeat: Axel (1 episode)
- 1989 Mancuso FBI: Ericson (1 episode)
- 1990 Matlock: Sloan (1 episode)
- 1990 Twin Peaks: Vice Principal Greege (1 episode)
- 1990-93 Doogie Howser, M.D.: Carmine Delpino (3 episodes)
- 1990-95 Columbo: Rudy (2 episodes)
- 1993-94 Beverly Hills, 90210: Mr. Pitts (3 episodes)
- 1994 Boy Meets World: Frank (1 episode)
- 2003 Less Than Perfect: Uncle Nicky (1 episode)
Video Games
- 1995 Mr Payback An Interactive Movie: City Hall Guard
Stage
- 1965 Mating Dance: Ramesh Ranru
- 1971-72 Lenny: Photographer
