Frank Pesce

Frank Pesce

  • Birthday: 1946-12-08
  • Deathday: 2022-02-06
  • Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
  • Also know as: Frankie Pesce

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.

Filmography

29th Street

1991

As Vito Pesce

Night Vision

1997

As Mike Mahoney

The Pamela Principle

1992

As Eddie Breeding

Defiance

1980

As Herbie

Citizen Jane

2009

As Virgil Jackman

Killer Fish

1979

As Warren

Mirror Images II

1993

As Clerk

Ice

1994

As Mobster

The Big Score

1983

As J.C.

Relentless

1989

As Marra

Blindsided

1993

As Detective

Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part

2005

As Rocco Galletta

Eureka

1983

As Stefano

Vigilante

1982

As Blueboy

Ring of the Musketeers

1992

As Joey Gardner

South Beach

1993

As

Tilt

1979

As Rock Manager (Carrots)

The Cover Girl and the Cop

1989

As Assistant Director

Double Take

2001

As Vito

Original Gangstas

1996

As Detective Waits

Beverly Hills Cop

1984

As Cigarette Buyer

Cameron's Closet

1988

As Ed Wallace

Bar Girls

1990

As Joe

Steel and Lace

1991

As Patroni

Uncle Sam

1996

As Barker

Flashdance

1983

As Mawby's Regular

The Whole Ten Yards

2004

As Policeman #1

Top Gun

1986

As Bartender

Hollywood Harry

1986

As Peter the Producer

Emergency Room

1983

As Dusted Man

Beverly Hills Cop II

1987

As Carlotta

Trapped in Paradise

1994

As Caesar Spinoz

Paradise Alley

1978

As Skinny the Hand

American Gigolo

1980

As Suspect #4

Reach Me

2014

As Frank's Henchman

Young Doctors in Love

1982

As The Gangsters - Rocco

The Messenger

1986

As Man 1

Maniac

1980

As T.V. Reporter (voice)

Lock Up

1989

As Johnson

Grudge Match

2013

As Journalist #4

Hit List

1989

As Quigley

The Expendables 3

2014

As Fight Watcher

Midnight Run

1988

As Carmine

Maniac Cop 2

1990

As Strip Club M.C.

Maniac Cop

1988

As Watchman

Creed

2015

As Mickey's Gym Doorman

Black and White

1999

As Joey

Rocky

1976

As Spectator (uncredited)

Donnie Brasco

1997

As Wiseguy

Tower Heist

2011

As Riker's Prison Guard

Final Approach

2008

As FAA Official Russo

Production

29th Street

1991

As Associate Producer

29th Street

1991

As Story

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