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.
Acted in 74
2010s
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2005
Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part
Rocco Galletta
- 2004
- 2002
On the Edge
Bo
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
Black and White
Joey
- 1997
The Tony Danza Show
Guy · 1 episode
Night Vision
Mike Mahoney
- 1996
Original Gangstas
Detective Waits
The Cottonwood
Movie
- 1995
- 1994
Ice
Mobster
Another Midnight Run
Vito
- 1993
Mirror Images II
Clerk
Blindsided
Detective
Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story
Rehab Patient
- 1992
In the Shadow of a Killer
Torelli
- 1991
Steel and Lace
Patroni
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Hit List
Quigley
The Cover Girl and the Cop
Assistant Director
- 1988
Cameron's Closet
Ed Wallace
- 1987
- 1986
The Messenger
Man 1
Hollywood Harry
Peter the Producer
- 1984
- 1983
Emergency Room
Dusted Man
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
Marilyn: The Untold Story
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Tilt
Rock Manager (Carrots)
- 1978
The One Man Jury
Freddie
- 1977
- 1976
- 1973
Wrote 1
1990s
- 1991
Produced 1
1990s
- 1991
Appearances3
2010s
- 2018
- 2013
The Outsider: The Cinema of Antonio Margheriti
Self
2000s
- 2001
The Joe Spinell Story
Self