Charles Cioffi, Character Actor Known for 'Klute' and 'All The Right Moves', Dies at 90
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Summary
Charles Cioffi, a prolific character actor known for roles in Klute, Shaft, and All The Right Moves (as Tom Cruise's father), died of natural causes on May 22 at age 90 in Marina del Rey, California. Born in New York City in 1935, Cioffi began his career at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis before making his Broadway debut later that decade.
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Born in New York City on October 31, 1935, Cioffi launched his show business career on the stage of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis in the early 1960s.
His death was announced by family, and first reported by TMZ.
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