Dennis Farina

Age: 65
Height: 6'

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Born: Feb. 29th, 1944

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He is the only actor on _"Law & Order" (1990)_ (qv) who has actually served in law enforcement.
Plead no contest to carrying a weapon into a secured area. Was arrested in May, 2008 on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon after police say they found a .22-caliber handgun in his briefcase as he tried to pass through security at LAX airport. Sentenced to 24 months probation [July 17, 2008].
Spent three years in the military before becoming a police officer.
Italian-American.
"Farina" means "flour" in Italian.
Is an ex-Chicago policeman.
Is one of three actors to play Jack Crawford in the Hannibal Lecter films. He played the role in _Manhunter (1986)_ (qv). 'Scott Glenn' (qv) played the role in _The Silence of the Lambs (1991)_ (qv), and 'Harvey Keitel' (qv) played the role in _Red Dragon (2002)_ (qv).
Children: Dennis Farina Jr., Michael Farina, and Joseph Farina.

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