Biography
Frank Pesce (December 8, 1946 β 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.
Filmography
all 73
Movies 65
TV Shows 8
self 3
Producer 2
Director 2
Voice 1
Frankie the Strip Club Owner

Beyond the Neon (2022)
Movie
5
Mickey's Gym Doorman

Creed (2015)
Movie
6.38
Fight Watcher

The Expendables 3 (2014)
Movie
6.03
Frank's Henchman

Reach Me (2014)
Movie
Journalist #4

Grudge Match (2013)
Movie
4.8
Riker's Prison Guard

Tower Heist (2011)
Movie
6.4
Virgil Jackman

Citizen Jane (2009)
Movie
FAA Official Russo

Final Approach (2008)
Movie
Rocco Galletta

Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part (2005)
Movie
Policeman #1

The Whole Ten Yards (2004)
Movie
6
Sonny

Karen Sisco (2003)
TV
Mike Mahoney

Night Vision (1997)
Movie
Barker

Uncle Sam (1996)
Movie
6
Detective Waits

Original Gangstas (1996)
Movie
Cabbie

The Single Guy (1995)
TV
Caesar Spinoz

Trapped in Paradise (1994)
Movie
10
Mobster

Ice (1994)
Movie
Detective

Blindsided (1993)
Movie
Joey Gardner

Ring of the Musketeers (1992)
Movie
Eddie Breeding

The Pamela Principle (1992)
Movie
Vito Pesce / Story / Associate Producer

29th Street (1991)
Movie
Strip Club M.C.

Maniac Cop 2 (1990)
Movie
5.53
Johnson

Lock Up (1989)
Movie
6
Quigley

Hit List (1989)
Movie
Assistant Director

The Cover Girl and the Cop (1989)
Movie
Ed Wallace

Cameron's Closet (1988)
Movie
Carmine

Midnight Run (1988)
Movie
6
Watchman

Maniac Cop (1988)
Movie
5.16
Peter the Producer

Hollywood Harry (1986)
Movie
Bartender

Top Gun (1986)
Movie
6.62
Bailiff

Matlock (1986)
TV
6
Cigarette Buyer

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Movie
5.5
Dusted Man

Emergency Room (1983)
Movie
Stefano

Eureka (1983)
Movie
Mawby's Regular

Flashdance (1983)
Movie
5.83
Director

Knight Rider (1982)
TV
7.1
The Gangsters - Rocco

Young Doctors in Love (1982)
Movie
Blueboy

Vigilante (1982)
Movie
T.V. Reporter (voice)

Maniac (1980)
Movie
1.5
Herbie

Defiance (1980)
Movie
Suspect #4

American Gigolo (1980)
Movie
6
Warren Bailey

Killer Fish (1979)
Movie
Rock Manager (Carrots)

Tilt (1979)
Movie
Skinny the Hand

Paradise Alley (1978)
Movie
Married Man (uncredited)

Sorcerer (1977)
Movie
1
Spectator (uncredited)

Rocky (1976)
Movie
5.81
Jerry Gerson / Spencer

Kojak (1973)
TV
6
Police Sergeant

Street Justice
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1946-12-08
Deathday2022-02-06 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsFrankie Pesce, Franck Pesce, Frank J. Pesce
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