Sam Coppola

Sam Coppola (July 31, 1932 – February 5, 2012) was an American character actor of stage, film, and television, appearing in more than 35 films and nearly 40 television shows, since 1968.

Education Coppola was an alumnus of the Lee Strasberg acting studio. Heavy Petting (2007) – Old Codger #1 House of Satisfaction (2008) – Barry Reunion (2009) – Max Run It (2009) – Vinny Driving Me Crazy (2012) – Larry Petterson

Television

+ Year Title Role Notes 1975–1976 Ryan's Hope Angie 4 episodes 1986 The Equalizer Frank Polinski Episode: "Shades of Darkness" 1991 Law & Order Bartender Episode: "Reunciation" 1997 The Practice Carl Mazone Episode: "The Blessing" 1998 Witness to the Mob Judge Leo Glasser TV movie 1999 The Sopranos Dr. Reise 1 episode 2001 The Big Heist Paul Castellano TV movie. A&E 2001 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Uncle Sammy Episode: "Paranoia" 2002 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Neal Dornan Episode: "The Pilgrim" 2004 Law & Order US Federal Judge Vance Episode: "City Hall" 2006 The Wire Former Mayor "Young Tony" 2 episodes 2011 The Good Wife Merrick 1 episode