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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