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Frank Pesce

Frank Pesce

Acting1946New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Frank Pesce (December 8, 1946 – February 6, 2022) was an American film and television actor. Born in New York City, Pesce was the son of two working-class Italian parents.

Pesce started his film career as an extra in The Godfather Part II, and got his first credited role in 1976, in an episode of the television series Police Story. He guest-starred a large number of well-known TV-series, including Knight Rider, Kojak and Matlock, and was a busy character actor in films, notably appearing in Rocky, Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop and Flashdance. He wrote the script of the film 29th Street, based on his own autobiographical experiences. He made his last appearance in 2015, in Creed.

Acting History

2015
Creed
as Mickey's Gym Doorman
2014
The Expendables 3
as Fight Watcher
Reach Me
as Frank's Henchman
2011
Tower Heist
as Riker's Prison Guard
2009
Citizen Jane
as Virgil Jackman
2008
Final Approach
as FAA Official Russo
2005
2004
The Whole Ten Yards
as Policeman #1
2002
1999
1997
Donnie Brasco
as Wiseguy
Night Vision
as Mike Mahoney
The Single Guy
TVas Cabbie1 eps
1996
Uncle Sam
as Barker
Original Gangstas
as Detective Waits
1991
Steel and Lace
as Patroni
29th Street
as Vito Pesce
29th Street
Associate Producer
1990
Bar Girls
as Joe
Maniac Cop 2
as Strip Club M.C.
1989
Hit List
as Quigley
Relentless
as Marra
The Cover Girl and the Cop
as Assistant Director
Lock Up
as Johnson
1988
Maniac Cop
as Watchman
Cameron's Closet
as Ed Wallace
Midnight Run
as Carmine
Matlock
TVas Bailiff2 eps
1987
1986
Hollywood Harry
as Peter the Producer
Top Gun
as Bartender
1985
Airwolf
TVas Ray1 eps
Miami Vice
TVas Benny1 eps
1984
Beverly Hills Cop
as Cigarette Buyer
Who's the Boss?
TVas Waiter
Blue Thunder
TVas Guard / Gunner
1983
Eureka
as Stefano
Flashdance
as Mawby's Regular
Emergency Room
as Dusted Man
Vigilante
as Blueboy
Knight Rider
TVas Director1 eps
1982
Young Doctors in Love
as The Gangsters - Rocco
Cassie & Co.
TVas Crewman
Cagney & Lacey
TVas Waiter
1981
1980
An American Gigolo
as Suspect #4
Defiance
as Herbie
Maniac
as T.V. Reporter (voice)
1979
Killer Fish
as Warren
Tilt
as Rock Manager (Carrots)
1978
Paradise Alley
as Skinny the Hand
1977
Sorcerer
as Married Man (uncredited)
Kojak
TVas Spencer / Jerry Gerson1 eps
1976
Rocky
as Spectator (uncredited)

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
12/8/1946
Day of Death
2/6/2022
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA