Posted on 07/19/2015 8:16:29 AM PDT by Borges
Alex Rocco, a longtime character actor has died at the age of 79, according to the examiner.com. His death was first reported by his daughter on her facebook page. One of his best known roles would be as casino owner Moe Greene in “The Godfather” who had the famous line, “Do you know who I am”?
He appeared in many films including “Freebie and the Bean, “Cannonball Run II”, and “Dream a Little Dream” (1989), which was directed by his son Marc Rocco who passed away in 2009. He also appeared in such popular movies as “Get Shorty” in 1995 and in “That Thing You Do” in 1996.
Rocco also had a prolific career on television. He appeared on numerous shows, including as Jo’s father on “The Facts of Life” and as the executive who produced the classic Itchy and Scratchy cartoons on “The Simpsons.”
Rocco’s most recent appearances were on the TV shows “Episodes” last year and “Maron” earlier this year. At the time of his passing, he was set to appear in the horror movie “The Other.”
Alex Rocco was born Alexander Federico Petricone in Cambridge Massachusetts. He moved to California and started out working as a bartender, and began taking acting classes with such teachers as Leonard Nimoy and noted acting teacher Jeff Corey.
I always like the guy in movies. He could play his character parts very well
R.I.P.
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love that dude
Wow. Worked steady since 1965. You don’t see that often with actors. Impressive credentials with some schlock thrown in there to pay the bills, LOL!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0733678/
Michael: Is that why you slapped my brother around in public? Fredo: Aw, now ... Moe Greene: He was banging cocktail waitresses two at a time!
Loved him in “That Thing That You Do” as Sol Siler owner of Playtone Records.
Mo Greene died
WHOA I thought he running for President
But then again, he's Moe Greene, he made his bones while I was still going out with cheerleaders.
So what do I know.
He also played the owner and CEO of Playtone Records in “That Thing You Do”.
Alex Petricone was a smart guy -- he left right at the start, moved to California, changed his name to Alex Rocco and became an actor.
Great actor. RIP.
Yup....he was involved with the real mob in Boston. He got smart when the 60s mob wars in Boston started & got out of town.
This guy was originally from Boston.There’s a Boson talk host,Howie Carr,who plays the clip “do you know who I am?” whenever discussing a celebrity who tries to get out of trouble by reminding others of their power or wealth.
I've had my eye out for him. (with apologies to Dead)
I thought the line made mention of something more "intimate" than just going out with them.
Maybe in the book. In the movie, he just went out with them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DZNDEqcSi0
BTW did you know some Freepers are calling Rick Perry Mo Greene of this election LOL!
He bought my childhood home in Carpinteria, CA and lived there for some time. My mom said he was really into the Baha’i faith.
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