Joseph G. Grifasi (born June 14, 1944) is an Americancharacter actor of film, stage and television.^[1]

Grifasi was born inBuffalo, New York, the son of Patricia (née Gaglione) and Joseph J. Grifasi, a skilled laborer.^[1] Grifasi graduated from Bishop Fallon High School, a now-defunct Roman Catholic high school in Buffalo, when he made the decision that he wanted to be, not just any old actor, but a character actor.^[2]

Grifasi has more than a hundred-thirty film and television credits to his name, including twoNew York Yankees elected to theBaseball Hall of Fame:Phil Rizzuto in61*, set in 1961; andYogi Berra inThe Bronx Is Burning, set in 1977.^[1]

From 2005 and 2021, Grifasi has portrayedDefense Attorney Hashi Horowitz, who goes on to become aSuperior Court Judge onLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit.^[3][4]

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