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Ed Marinaro is a former professional American football player and actor. In 1971, he finished as a runner-up to Pat Sullivan for the Heisman Trophy, and from 2010–2011 starred in the football comedy series, Blue Mountain State. He is also known as a regular cast member on Hill Street Blues, playing Officer Joe Coffey for five seasons (1981–1986).
Birth Name
Edward Francis Marinaro
Born
Friday, 31 March 1950
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| A Unicorn for Christmas | Horace | 2021 |
| The Many Saints of Newark | Jilly Ruffalo | 2021 |
| Love & Debt | Carl | 2019 |
| An L.A. Minute | Jake | 2018 |
| SnowComing | Coach Kerrigan | 2018 |
| Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland | Coach Marty Daniels | 2016 |
| Blue Mountain State | Coach Marty Daniels | 2010 |
| Drop Dead Diva | Peter Bronson | 2009 |
| Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon | Coach Gorfida | 2008 |
| Fist of the Warrior | Raymond Miles | 2007 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| A Unicorn for Christmas | Horace | 2021 |
| The Many Saints of Newark | Jilly Ruffalo | 2021 |
| Love & Debt | Carl | 2019 |
| An L.A. Minute | Jake | 2018 |
| SnowComing | Coach Kerrigan | 2018 |
| Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland | Coach Marty Daniels | 2016 |
| Blue Mountain State | Coach Marty Daniels | 2010 |
| Drop Dead Diva | Peter Bronson | 2009 |
| Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon | Coach Gorfida | 2008 |
| Fist of the Warrior | Raymond Miles | 2007 |
| Circus Camp | Carlos Carrera | 2006 |
| Urban Legends: Bloody Mary | Bill Owens | 2005 |
| Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part | Vincent Colabella | 2005 |
| 8 Simple Rules | Byron | 2002 |
| Monk | Stewart Babcock | 2002 |
| Avalanche Alley | Rick | 2001 |
| Gift of Love: The Daniel Huffman Story | Coach Jack Farkas / Jack Farkas | 1999 |
| Odd Man Out | Bill | 1999 |
| Third Watch | Tommy | 1999 |
| Oh, Grow Up | Sal Piretti | 1999 |
| Twice in a Lifetime | Mr. Bogart | 1999 |
| The Story of Darrell Royal | Himself / Self | 1999 |
| Catch Me If You Can | Capt. Morris Bernasky | 1998 |
| The Protector | Gabriel | 1998 |
| Panic in the Skies | Brett Young | 1996 |
| Deadly Web | Jones | 1996 |
| Champs | Vince Mazzilli | 1996 |
| Favorite Deadly Sins | Actor Playing Frank Musso | 1995 |
| Touched by an Angel | Jack | 1994 |
| Dancing with Danger | Derek Lidor | 1994 |
| Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories | Christmas Guest | 1993 |
| Grace Under Fire | Dan Gabriel | 1993 |
| Passport to Murder | Hank McKay | 1993 |
| Amy Fisher: My Story | Joey Buttafuoco | 1992 |
| The Chuck Woolery Show | Self - Guest | 1991 |
| One on One with John Tesh | Self - Guest | 1991 |
| Sisters | Mitch Margolis | 1991 |
| Queens Logic | Jack | 1991 |
| Menu for Murder | Detective Joe Russo | 1990 |
| Dream On | Policeman | 1990 |
| Grand | Eddie Pasetti | 1990 |
| Midnight Caller | Joe Holloway | 1988 |
| Monsters | Matrin | 1988 |
| Baby Boom | Eric | 1988 |
| The Diamond Trap | Det. Brendan Thomas | 1988 |
| Private Eye | Nickey the Rose | 1987 |
| Tonight's the Night | Hayden Fox | 1987 |
| Dead Aim | Malcolm 'MACE' Douglas | 1987 |
| My Sister Sam | Billy Rossetti | 1986 |
| The Twilight Zone | Darius Stephens | 1985 |
| The NBC All Star Hour | Self | 1985 |
| Blondes vs. Brunettes | Self | 1984 |
| Policewoman Centerfold | Nick Velano | 1983 |
| Breakaway | Self | 1983 |
| Imps* | Phil / Phil (segment "Worst Fears") | 1983 |
| An Evening at the Improv | Self - Host | 1982 |
| Falcon Crest | John Remick | 1981 |
| The Regis Philbin Show | Self - Guest | 1981 |
| Hill Street Blues | Officer Joe Coffey / Joe Coffey | 1981 |
| Dynasty | Creighton Boyd | 1981 |
| The Gong Show Movie | Man in Locker Room | 1980 |
| CBS Schoolbreak Special | Mr. Powell | 1980 |
| Flying High | Alex | 1978 |
| Fingers | Gino | 1978 |
| Laverne & Shirley | Sonny St. Jacques / Antonio DeFazio | 1976 |
| NFL Monday Night Football | Self - Minnesota Vikings Running Back / Self - New York Jets Running Back | 1970 |
| The NFL on NBC | Self - Minnesota Vikings Fullback / Self - New York Jets Running Back / Self - Minnesota Vikings Running Back | 1965 |
| The NFL on CBS | Self - Minnesota Vikings Running Back / Self - Minnesota Vikings Fullback | 1956 |
