
Charles Michael Cioffi
Actor
- Lifespan
- October 31, 1935 – May 22, 2026Oct 31, 1935 – May 22, 2026
- Location
- Marina del Rey, California, USAMarina del Rey, CA

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Key moments and achievements from Charles Cioffi's life.
Charles was born
· Marina del Rey, California, USA
Career Milestone
Cioffi served as a charter member of the Tyrone Guthrie Theater. He made his professional stage debut at the venue and was recognized as a McKnight Fellow. During this period, he also taught as a speech and theatre arts instructor at the University of Minnesota.
Career Milestone
Cioffi served as a charter member of the Tyrone Guthrie Theater. He made his professional stage debut at the venue and was recognized as a McKnight Fellow. During this period, he also taught as a speech and theatre arts instructor at the University of Minnesota.
Major Role
Cioffi achieved major film success with a 1971 double feature of iconic roles. He starred as Lt. Vic Androzzi in the landmark crime drama Shaft. In the same year, he portrayed the killer Peter Cable in the Oscar winning thriller Klute opposite Jane Fonda.
Major Role
Cioffi achieved major film success with a 1971 double feature of iconic roles. He starred as Lt. Vic Androzzi in the landmark crime drama Shaft. In the same year, he portrayed the killer Peter Cable in the Oscar winning thriller Klute opposite Jane Fonda.
Major Role
Cioffi portrayed 'Pop' Djordjevic in this 1983 sports drama. He played the blue-collar father of the lead character, portrayed by Tom Cruise. The role showcased his ability to play relatable everyman characters outside of his usual authoritative roles.
Major Role
Cioffi portrayed 'Pop' Djordjevic in this 1983 sports drama. He played the blue-collar father of the lead character, portrayed by Tom Cruise. The role showcased his ability to play relatable everyman characters outside of his usual authoritative roles.
Major Role
Cioffi joined the cast of the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. He portrayed the vengeance-fueled villain Ernesto Toscano during the famous Cruise of Deception storyline. His performance became a standout for fans of the long-running series.
Major Role
Cioffi joined the cast of the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. He portrayed the vengeance-fueled villain Ernesto Toscano during the famous Cruise of Deception storyline. His performance became a standout for fans of the long-running series.
Major Role
Cioffi appeared in the pilot episode of the landmark science fiction series The X-Files. He portrayed Section Chief Scott Blevins, a role he would later reprise in the fourth and fifth seasons. The character added to his long list of authoritative screen personas.
Major Role
Cioffi appeared in the pilot episode of the landmark science fiction series The X-Files. He portrayed Section Chief Scott Blevins, a role he would later reprise in the fourth and fifth seasons. The character added to his long list of authoritative screen personas.
Voice Acting
Cioffi lent his voice to the popular video game franchise Gears of War. He provided the voices for two significant characters, Chairman Richard Prescott and Adam Fenix. This work demonstrated his continued relevance in modern storytelling mediums.
Voice Acting
Cioffi lent his voice to the popular video game franchise Gears of War. He provided the voices for two significant characters, Chairman Richard Prescott and Adam Fenix. This work demonstrated his continued relevance in modern storytelling mediums.
Passing
The veteran actor died at his home at the age of 90. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. His death marked the end of a career spanning over five decades in theater, film, and television.
Passing
The veteran actor died at his home at the age of 90. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. His death marked the end of a career spanning over five decades in theater, film, and television.
Charles Cioffi passed away