Leo Rossi
Biography
Leo Rossi is an American character actor and writer born in 1946 with over one hundred credits to his name. He is frequently cast as authority figures, gangsters, and other villains. He is recognized for playing Budd Scarlotti in the 1981 horror film Halloween II and Turkell in the 1990 horror sequel Maniac Cop 2. His additional film credits include Heart Like a Wheel from 1983, River's Edge from 1986, The Accused from 1988, Relentless from 1989, and Analyze This from 1999. On television, Rossi starred in the short-lived 1980s series Partners in Crime and made appearances in made-for-TV movies.
Career overview
Leo Rossi is an American character actor and writer born in 1946 who has more than one hundred credits to his name. Throughout his career, he has frequently portrayed authority figures, gangsters, and other villains. Among his notable horror film roles, he appeared as Budd Scarlotti in the 1981 film Halloween II and as Turkell in the 1990 horror sequel Maniac Cop 2.
In addition to these horror appearances, Rossi has acted in numerous other films. His film credits include Heart Like a Wheel from 1983, River's Edge from 1986, The Accused from 1988, Relentless from 1989, and Analyze This from 1999. Beyond his feature film work, Rossi starred on the short-lived television series Partners in Crime during the 1980s and also appeared in various made-for-TV movies.
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Full Filmography
100 titles- Killin Smallz (2022) as Leo Rossi
- Gravesend (2020)
- Gotti (2018) as Bobby Boriello
- Gotti (2018) Screenplay
- The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween II (2012) as Self
- Exodus Fall (2011) as Ford Ashworth
- At the Sinatra Club (2010) as Paul Castellano
- PrimeMates (2010) as Ray
- Wisegal (2008) Executive Producer
- The Prince and the Pauper: The Movie (2007) as Officer Harold
- 10th & Wolf (2006) as Agent Thornton
- 10th & Wolf (2006) Producer
- All In (2006) as Dr. Hamilton
- Diamond Zero (2005) as Augustine Garza
- Back By Midnight (2005) as Rusty
- The Last Letter (2004) as Judge
- Mafioso: The Father The Son (2004) as Vito Lupo
- Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) as Acme VP, Climbing to the Top
- Without a Trace (2002) as Leo
- The Rose Technique (2002) as Artie
- The Business of Fancydancing (2002) as Mr. Williams
- Four Deadly Reasons (2002) as Otto
- One Night at McCool's (2001) as Joey Dinardo
- One Eyed King (2001) as 'Big' Joe Thomas
- Road to Redemption (2001) as Sully Santoro
- Separate Ways (2001)
- Fatal Conflict (2000) as Conrad Nash
- Crackerjack 3 (2000) as Ricky Santeria-Ramos
- Judging Amy (1999) as Mr. Schmeltzer
- Analyze This (1999) as Carlo Mangano
- Sons of Thunder (1999)
- The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999) as The Female's Father
- Fashionably L.A. (1999) as Acting Teacher
- Sticks (1998) as Domino
- The Assault (1998) as Zigowski
- True Friends (1998) as Carmine
- Early Edition (1996) as Frank Pirelli
- In Cold Blood (1996) as Agent Harold Nye
- Wedding Bell Blues (1996) as Robert
- Felony (1996) as Kincade
- JAG (1995) as Peter Reardon
- Beyond Desire (1995) as Frank Zulla
- Mutant Species (1995) as Hollinger
- The Misery Brothers (1995) as Michael Misery
- Rave Review (1995) as Brian
- In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King (1995) as Moran
- ER (1994) as Detective Cruson
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Deputy
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Disc Jockey
- Raw Justice (1994) as Lieutenant Atkins
- Runaway Daughters (1994) as Deputy 2
- Fast Getaway II (1994) as Sam Potter
- Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes (1994) as Det. Sam Dietz
- Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes (1994) Co-Producer
- Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story (1993) as Bobby Buttafuoco
- Relentless 3 (1993) as Sam Dietz
- Relentless 3 (1993) Co-Producer
- Where the Day Takes You (1992) as Mr. Burtis
- Dead On: Relentless II (1992) as Sam Dietz
- We're Talkin' Serious Money (1992) as Charlie
- We're Talkin' Serious Money (1992) Writer
- We're Talkin' Serious Money (1992) Co-Producer
- Too Much Sun (1991) as George
- Fast Getaway (1991) as Sam Potter
- Maniac Cop 2 (1990) as Turkell
- Relentless (1989) as Sam Dietz
- Hit List (1989) as Frank DeSalvo
- Peter Gunn (1989) as Det. Russo
- The Accused (1988) as Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
- Maniac Cop (1988) as Mayor's Chief of Staff (uncredited)
- Out of Time (1988) as Hawkins
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Sgt. Walker
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Jake Bridger
- The Bronx Zoo (1987)
- A Year in the Life (1987) as Mel
- Black Widow (1987) as Ricci
- Leonard Part 6 (1987) as Chef
- Russkies (1987) as Keefer
- River's Edge (1986) as Jim
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Murray
- Stingray (1985)
- Hollywood Beat (1985)
- One Too Many (1985) as Mr. Jenkins
- Kids Don't Tell (1985) as Detective Rastelli
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lieutenant Hornbeck
- Hunter (1984) as Tony Cochran
- Brothers (1984)
- Partners in Crime (1984) as Lt. Ed Vronsky
- Heart Like a Wheel (1983) as Jack Muldowney
- Brainwash (1983) as Chris Morris
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Joe Tate
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Salvatore Martel
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Halloween II (1981) as Budd
- The Pirate (1978) as Shadin
- Mr. Billion (1977) as Italian Kidnapper
- Grand Theft Auto (1977) as Vegas Muscle Chief
- Alias Big Cherry (1975) as Big Cherry
- Before Memory as Mr. Albert
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leo Rossi best known for?
Leo Rossi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Prince and the Pauper: The Movie (2007), 10th & Wolf (2006), 10th & Wolf (2006), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003).
When and where was Leo Rossi born?
Leo Rossi was born on June 26, 1946 in Trenton, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Leo Rossi have?
Leo Rossi has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2022.
What is Leo Rossi's background in cinema and television?
Leo Rossi is an American character actor and writer born in 1946 with over one hundred credits to his name. He is frequently cast as authority figures, gangsters, and other villains. He is recognized for playing Budd Scarlotti in the 1981 horror film Halloween II and Turkell in the 1990 horror sequel Maniac Cop 2. His ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Tour of Duty (1987) as Jake Bridger — aged about 41
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Deputy — aged about 48
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Disc Jockey — aged about 48
- ER (1994) as Detective Cruson — aged about 48
- Hill Street Blues (1981) — aged about 35
- Judging Amy (1999) as Mr. Schmeltzer — aged about 53
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