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"Hill Street Blues" (1981): Season 3: Episode 10 -- Belker makes a bust while picking up a ring at a jewelry store; Furillo tries to make a murder case without a body or autopsy report; the Phantom strikes one final time; and a terrified Eddie implicates his lover in a vicious drug murder.
Primal Fear (1996) -- Clip: Not guilty
Primal Fear (1996) -- A high profile lawyer defends a man accused of murdering an Archbishop
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" (2003): :  -- An extended preview of 'Aliyah,' the season finale episode of NCIS
"Hill Street Blues" (1981): Season 3: Episode 8 -- LaRue and Washington open Maizel's safety deposit box and find evidence of his corruption; Bates and Coffey try to help an abused child with her baby; and Belker ends his insurance scam investigation with a visit to Hill's doctor.

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Mini Biography:
Actor Joe Spano, best known for his Emmy-nominated detective role on... more
Trivia:
Was considered for the role of Capt.Donald Cragen on "Law & Order" (1990). more
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Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination more
Alternate Names:
Joseph Spano

Filmography

Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" (2003)   Agent Fornell / FBI Agent T.C. Fornell (18 episodes, 2003-2009) 2009 - 7.8 (71)
- 2. Frost/Nixon (2008)   Network Executive #3 2008 $26.4M 7.9 (28,932)
AKAs:
  • Frost/Nixon, l'heure de vérité (France)
- 3. "Shark" (2006)   Paul Faber (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 7.8 (3,603)
1 TV episode:
- 4. Fracture (2007/I)   Judge Joseph Pincus 2007 $40.6M 7.1 (38,968)
AKAs:
  • Das perfekte Verbrechen (Germany)
- 5. "Standoff" (2006)   Joe Suser (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 7.5 (514)
1 TV episode:
- 6. Hollywoodland (2006) Howard Strickling 2006 - 6.6 (16,383)
- 7. "The Closer" (2005)   Dr. Rose (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 5.5 (10)
1 TV episode:
- 8. "Crossing Jordan" (2001)   Captain Innis (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 7.3 (1,540)
1 TV episode:
- 9. "Eyes" (2005)   Judge William Massey (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 7.3 (237)
1 TV episode:
- 10. "Dragnet" (2003)   Bill Kutler (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 6.9 (335)
AKAs:
  • L.A. Dragnet (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 11. Fortunate Son (2004) Robert 2004 - 8.2 (15)
- 12. "Boomtown" (2002)   Henry Stein (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 8.1 (870)
1 TV episode:
- 13. "NYPD Blue" (1993)   Det. John Clark Sr. (15 episodes, 2001-2003) 2003 - 7.8 (1,813)
- 14. "Static Shock" (2000)   Mr. Osgood (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 6.8 (460)
1 TV episode:
- 15. Hart's War (2002) Col. J.M. Lange 2002 - 6.2 (17,677)
- 16. "The Invisible Man" (2000)   Father Tom Moore (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 7.8 (924)
AKAs:
  • I-Man (USA: second season title)
1 TV episode:
- 17. Ticker (2001)   Captain Spano 2001 - 3.2 (3,615)
AKAs:
  • The Other Side of the Law (Philippines: English title)
- 18. "Providence" (1999)   Dr. Carroll (3 episodes, 2001) 2001 - 6.8 (446)
- 19. Texas Rangers (2001) Mr. Dunnison 2001 - 5.0 (2,454)
- 20. "Strong Medicine" (2000)   Jonathan Freid (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 6.4 (388)
1 TV episode:
- 21. "Batman Beyond" (1999)   Agent Bennet / 4 characters not shown (4 episodes, 1999-2000) 2000 - 8.2 (2,447)
AKAs:
  • Batman of the Future (Europe: English title) (UK)
- 22. Blessed Art Thou (2000)   Duncan 2000 - 7.1 (51)
AKAs:
  • A Question of Faith (USA: new title)
- 23. Batman Beyond: The Movie (1999) (TV) (voice) Sniper 1999 - 7.0 (879)
- 24. "Touched by an Angel" (1994)   James (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 5.4 (1,308)
- 25. ATF (1999) (TV) (uncredited) Senator at Hearing 1999 - 5.1 (166)
- 26. "Mercy Point" (1998)   Dr. DeMilla (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 5.8 (21)
- 27. "Nash Bridges" (1996)   FBI Agent Langdon (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 6.9 (1,401)
AKAs:
  • Bridges
1 TV episode:
- 28. "L.A. Doctors" (1998)   Don Claybourne (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 6.1 (49)
AKAs:
  • L.A. Docs (USA: promotional title)
1 TV episode:
- 29. Logan's War: Bound by Honor (1998) (TV) Special Agent John Downing 1998 - 5.1 (421)
- 30. Break Up (1998)   Priest 1998 - 5.1 (877)
AKAs:
  • The Break Up (USA: alternative title)
- 31. "JAG" (1995)   Capt. Jack Murphy (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 6.6 (2,701)
AKAs:
  • JAG: Judge Advocate General (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 32. "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998)   George Mueller (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 8.9 (4,112)
- 33. "Profiler" (1996)   Detective Mike Ramdak (2 episodes, 1997-1998) 1998 - 7.2 (668)
- 34. In Quiet Night (1998)   Gold 1998 - 5.5 (124)
AKAs:
  • You Belong to Me Forever (USA: TV title)
- 35. A Call to Remember (1997) (TV) Dr. Green 1997 - 6.6 (153)
- 36. "The X Files" (1993)   Mike Millar (2 episodes, 1997) 1997 - 9.1 (22,814)
- 37. Her Costly Affair (1996) (TV)   Carl Weston 1996 - 5.0 (79)
AKAs:
  • Consensual Relations
- 38. "Murder One" (1995)   Ray Velacek (15 episodes, 1995-1996) 1996 - 8.4 (507)
- 39. Primal Fear (1996) Stenner 1996 $103M 7.6 (34,311)
- 40. Apollo 13 (1995)   NASA Director 1995 $334M 7.5 (81,437)
AKAs:
  • Apollo 13: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
- 41. "Amazing Grace" (1995)   Detective Dominick Corso (unknown episodes) 1995 - -
AKAs:
  • Wing and a Prayer
- 42. "Dream On" (1990)   (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 7.4 (743)
- 43. Rave Review (1994) Lou 1994 - 3.0 (18)
- 44. The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children? (1993) (TV) Richard Koons 1993 - 5.9 (205)
- 45. "Reasonable Doubts" (1991)   Jimmy Cooper (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 7.5 (112)
- 46. Bloodlines: Murder in the Family (1993) (TV) Hal Leventhal 1993 - 4.9 (67)
- 47. "Civil Wars" (1991)   (1 episode, 1992) 1992 - 6.2 (33)
- 48. Fever (1991) (TV) Junkman 1991 - 5.0 (116)
- 49. For the Very First Time (1991) (TV)   Mr. Allen 1991 - 6.1 (162)
AKAs:
  • Til I Kissed Ya (UK)
- 50. The Summer My Father Grew Up (1991) (TV) Louis 1991 - 5.1 (39)
- 51. The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) (TV)   Chad Spaulding 1990 - 5.9 (253)
AKAs:
  • The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
- 52. The Girl Who Came Between Them (1990) (TV)   Jim 1990 - 5.2 (23)
AKAs:
  • Victim of Innocence
- 53. Blind Faith (1990) (TV) Sal Caccaro 1990 - 6.7 (125)
- 54. The Easter Story (1990) (V)   (voice) Jesus 1990 - 6.5 (19)
AKAs:
  • The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible - The Easter Story (USA: series title)
- 55. Cast the First Stone (1989) (TV)   Bill Spencer 1989 - 5.5 (45)
AKAs:
  • Cast the First Stone: The Diane Martin Story
- 56. Disaster at Silo 7 (1988) (TV) Sgt. Swofford 1988 - 5.1 (82)
- 57. "L.A. Law" (1986)   George Ripley (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 6.9 (565)
1 TV episode:
- 58. "Midnight Caller" (1988)   John Saringo (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 7.4 (233)
- 59. "Valerie" (1986)   Mr. Cameron (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 6.4 (188)
AKAs:
  • The Hogan Family (USA: new title)
  • Valerie's Family (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 60. Deep Dark Secrets (1987) (TV)   Eric Lloyd 1987 - 5.0 (32)
AKAs:
  • Intimate Betrayal
- 61. "Hill Street Blues" (1981)   Det. Henry Goldblume (113 episodes, 1981-1987) 1987 - 8.3 (1,189)
- 62. The Brotherhood of Justice (1986) (TV) Principal Bob Grootemat 1986 - 5.3 (570)
- 63. Terminal Choice (1985)   Dr. Frank Holt 1985 - 5.2 (113)
AKAs:
  • Critical List
  • Death Bed
  • Death List
  • Trauma
- 64. The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) Guard 1981 - 5.0 (1,779)
- 65. "Insight" (1960)   (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 6.6 (38)
- 66. Fighting Back (1980) (TV)   Captain Murphy 1980 - 6.6 (71)
AKAs:
  • Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
- 67. Roadie (1980) Ace 1980 - 4.4 (399)
- 68. "Trapper John, M.D." (1979)   Dr. Gallant (1 episode, 1979) 1979 - 6.6 (247)
1 TV episode:
- 69. "Lou Grant" (1977)   Jack Ridgeway / Larry (2 episodes, 1979) 1979 - 7.2 (241)
2 TV episodes:
- 70. Northern Lights (1978) John Sorensen 1978 - 7.2 (80)
- 71. The Enforcer (1976/I) (uncredited) Mitch, Robber 1976 - 6.6 (9,676)
- 72. "The Streets of San Francisco" (1972)   Toomey (2 episodes, 1974-1975) 1975 - 7.3 (615)
- 73. Warlock Moon (1975)   John Devers 1975 - 4.7 (104)
AKAs:
  • Bloody Spa (USA: TV title)
- 74. American Graffiti (1973) Vic 1973 - 7.6 (28,650)
- 75. One Is a Lonely Number (1972)   (as Joseph Spano) Earl of Kent 1972 - 6.2 (83)
AKAs:
  • Two Is a Happy Number (USA: new title)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Entertainment Tonight Presents: Hill Street Blues - Behind the Badge (2000) (TV) Himself 2000 - -
- 2. Night of 100 Stars II (1985) (TV) Himself 1985 - 6.4 (18)
- 1. "La imagen de tu vida"  
1 TV episode:

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