Alex Rocco
Biography
Alex Rocco was an American actor born on February 29, 1936, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was often cast as villains in films and television shows. Rocco's distinctive, gravelly voice contributed to his frequent portrayal of antagonistic characters. He appeared in numerous projects, with a total of 140 known credits. Rocco's acting career spanned multiple decades, with notable collaborations including director Arthur Marks on the 1972 film Bonnie's Kids and the 1972 film The Godfather. He also worked on voice-over projects later in his career. Alex Rocco passed away on July 18, 2015, at the age of 79.
Career overview
Alex Rocco was an American actor known for his distinctive, gravelly voice. He was often cast as villains in various films and television shows. Rocco's acting career spanned multiple projects, with a significant number of credits to his name.
Rocco's known credits include work in film and television. He appeared in notable films such as The Godfather, in which he played the role of Moe Greene. Rocco also worked on the television series The Famous Teddy Z, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award. In addition to his live-action work, Rocco also did voice-over work later in his career.
Throughout his career, Rocco demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on various roles in different mediums. His distinctive voice and acting abilities made him a sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.
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- Don't Sleep (2017) as Mr. Marino
- Silver Skies (2016) as Frank
- The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 (2016) as Moe Greene (uncredited)
- Scammerhead (2014) as Ben Sarnus
- Maron (2013) as David Rosen
- The House Across the Street (2013) as Mr. Barnes
- Magic City (2012) as Arthur Evans
- Episodes (2011) as Dick LeBlanc
- Batman: Year One (2011) as Falcone (voice)
- And They're Off (2011) as Saul Youngerman
- Party Down (2009) as Howard Greengold
- Ready or Not (2009) as Don Julio
- Private Practice (2007) as Ed Diamanti
- The Wedding Bells (2007) as Larry Herschfield
- Smokin' Aces (2006) as Serna
- Find Me Guilty (2006) as Nick Calabrese
- Jam (2006) as Mick
- Crazylove (2005) as Uncle Cort
- The Job (2003) as Vernon Cray
- The Country Bears (2002) as Rip Holland
- Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie (2002) as Dominic
- The Division (2001) as John Exstead Sr.
- The Wedding Planner (2001) as Salvatore
- The Last Producer (2000) as Poker Player
- Family Guy (1999) as Bea Arthur (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Soccer Mom (voice)
- Family Law (1999) as Goodman
- Dudley Do-Right (1999) as Chief
- Goodbye Lover (1999) as Det. Crowley
- Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man (1999)
- A Bug's Life (1998) as Thorny (voice)
- The Practice (1997) as Dr. Melnick
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Charlie Gold
- Just Write (1997) as Harold's Father
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Sid Wolff
- Early Edition (1996) as Barney Kadison
- That Thing You Do! (1996) as Sol Siler
- Goode Behavior (1996)
- Dead of Night (1996) as Bukowski
- Hope and Gloria (1995) as Bernie
- Can't Hurry Love (1995) as Michael
- Partners (1995)
- Get Shorty (1995) as Jimmy Capp
- ER (1994) as Martin Trudeau
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Ben Horner
- The George Carlin Show (1994) as Harry Rossetti
- The Spy Within (1994) as Bartender
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Johnny 'Giovanni Rossini' Rose
- Love, Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage (1993) as Uncle Frank
- Harmful Intent (1993) as Michael Mosconi
- Mad About You (1992) as Mel Slotkin
- Boris and Natasha (1992) as Sheldon Kaufman
- The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live! (1992) as self
- Home Improvement (1991) as Irv Schmayman
- Sibs (1991) as Howie Ruscio
- An Inconvenient Woman (1991) as Stieglitz
- The Pope Must Die (1991) as Cardinal Rocco
- How to Murder a Millionaire (1990) as Walter
- A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder (1990) as Det. Locke
- The Simpsons (1989) as Roger Meyers Jr. (voice)
- The Famous Teddy Z (1989) as Al Floss
- Dream a Little Dream (1989) as Gus Keller
- Wired (1989) as Arnie Fromson
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Al Floss
- Lady in White (1988) as Angelo 'Al' Scarlatti
- CBS Summer Playhouse (1987) as Arthur
- Scenes from the Goldmine (1987) as Nathan DiAngelo
- Return to Horror High (1987) as Harry Sleerik
- P.K. and the Kid (1987) as Les
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Glen
- Hollywood Beat (1985)
- Stick (1985) as Firestone
- Gotcha! (1985) as Al
- Badge of the Assassin (1985) as Detective Bill Butler NYPD
- Braker (1985) as Orsini
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Bert Yardley
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ernie Santini
- Hunter (1984) as Floyd Benson
- Cannonball Run II (1984) as Tony
- Hot Pursuit (1984)
- The A-Team (1983) as Sonny Monroe
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) as Tommy Sales
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Roger
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Frank Dio
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Capt. C. Danza
- Hotel (1982)
- Matt Houston (1982)
- The Entity (1982) as Jerry Anderson
- The First Time (1982) as Jay
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Nobody's Perfekt (1981) as The Boss
- Lily: Sold Out (1981) as Lenny Brill
- Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) as Quinn
- The Stunt Man (1980) as Jake
- The Facts of Life (1979) as Charlie Polniaczek
- Voices (1979) as Frank Rothman
- A Question of Guilt (1978) as Mel Duvall
- Rabbit Test (1978) as Sergeant Danny Bonhoff
- The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank (1978) as Ralph Corliss
- CHiPs (1977) as Ansgar
- What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977)
- Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) as Moe Greene (uncredited)
- Dog and Cat (1977)
- 79 Park Avenue (1977) as Frank Millerson
- Fire Sale (1977) as Al
- Baretta (1975)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Thomas Callendar
- The Blue Knight (1975) as Det. Charley Bronski
- Three for the Road (1975) as Pete Karras
- Hearts of the West (1975) as Earl
- Twigs (1975) as Frank
- Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975) as Vinnie
- A Woman for All Men (1975) as Lt. Biase
- Hustling (1975) as Swifty
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Sherman Royle
- Get Christie Love! (1974)
- Three the Hard Way (1974) as Lt. Di Nisco
- Freebie and the Bean (1974) as D.A.
- Kojak (1973) as Tony Curcio
- Kojak (1973) as Morton Tallman
- Police Story (1973)
- Police Story (1973) as Phil Logan
- Lotsa Luck (1973) as Rick Ferris
- The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) as Jimmy Scalise
- Slither (1973) as Man with Ice Cream
- Detroit 9000 (1973) as Danny Bassett
- Bonnie's Kids (1973) as Eddy
- Legend in Granite (1973) as Tony Canadeo
- The Godfather (1972) as Moe Greene
- The Rookies (1972)
- Ghost Story (1972) as Joseph Moretti
- The Outside Man (1972) as Miller
- Stanley (1972) as Thomkins
- Cannon (1971)
- Cannon (1971) as Paul
- Brute Corps (1971) as Wicks
- Wild Riders (1971) as Stick
- Blood Mania (1970) as Lawyer
- The Boston Strangler (1968) as Lt. Lurie (uncredited)
- The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967) as Diamond
- Mission: Impossible (1966)
- Batman (1966) as Block
- That Girl (1966)
- Get Smart (1965) as Gaucho
- Get Smart (1965) as KAOS Killer (uncredited)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Matt Wilnor
- Motorpsycho! (1965) as Cory Maddox