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Joe Lisi | |
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| Born | (1950-09-09)September 9, 1950 (age 75) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Joe Lissi |
| Occupations | Actor, retired police captain |
| Years active | 1983–present |
Joe Lisi (born September 9, 1950), also credited asJoe Lissi, is an American actor. He appeared in the NBC television showThird Watch asNYPD Lieutenant Swersky from 2000 to 2005.[1] He also appeared on the NBC television showLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit as Craig Lennon, a parole officer and briefly appeared in the 1995comedy/crime filmThe Jerky Boys: The Movie as a construction worker.
Lisi was born and raised inNew York City,New York. His father was Sicilian (fromGiarre,Sicily) and his mother was of Irish descent.[2] He spent 24 years in theNew York Police Department (NYPD), retiring with the rank of captain. While already employed by the police department (1969), Joe Lisi enlisted in theUnited States Marine Corps Reserve. He washonorably discharged as a corporal.
Lisi took his first acting lesson at age 29 and made hisBroadway debut (Take Me Out, 2003 Tony Winner, Best Play) at age 52. He studied theatre atHB Studio in New York City.[3]
He is best known for his television roles as Dick Barone inThe Sopranos and as Lt. Swersky onThird Watch.[4]
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | The Crowd of Liberty City |
| 2009 | Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony | The People of Liberty City |
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