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
Cast Credits
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2018
Creed
Character: Mickey's Gym Doorman
MOVIE • 2015
The Expendables 3
Character: Fight Watcher
MOVIE • 2014
Reach Me
Character: Frank's Henchman
MOVIE • 2014
Grudge Match
Character: Journalist #4
MOVIE • 2013
The Outsider: The Cinema of Antonio Margheriti
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2013
Tower Heist
Character: Riker's Prison Guard
MOVIE • 2011
Citizen Jane
Character: Virgil Jackman
MOVIE • 2009
Final Approach
Character: FAA Official Russo
MOVIE • 2008
Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part
Character: Rocco Galletta
MOVIE • 2005
The Whole Ten Yards
Character: Policeman #1
MOVIE • 2004
On the Edge
Character: Bo
MOVIE • 2002
The Joe Spinell Story
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2001
Double Take
Character: Vito
MOVIE • 2001
Black and White
Character: Joey
MOVIE • 1999
The Tony Danza Show
Character: Guy
TV • 1997
Night Vision
Character: Mike Mahoney
MOVIE • 1997
Donnie Brasco
Character: Wiseguy
MOVIE • 1997
Uncle Sam
Character: Barker
MOVIE • 1996
Original Gangstas
Character: Detective Waits
MOVIE • 1996
Crew
