Alex Rocco - Details

Biography

ALEX ROCCO (Salvatore) is probably best known to movie fans as Moe Green, the character who was gruesomely executed by getting a bullet in the eye in "Godfather, The (1972)." The veteran actor has appeared in approximately 50 feature films, including "Bug's Life, A (1998)," "That Thing You Do! (1996)," "Get Shorty (1995)" and "Stuntman, The (1980)."

In addition to his extensive film career, Rocco has also made over 400 television appearances. He won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Al Floss in "The Famous Teddy Z," directed by Hugh Wilson. Rocco has also been a series regular on such television shows as "The George Carlin Show" and "Sibs," and he has appeared as a recurring character in such series as "The Simpsons" and "The Facts of Life" as Jo's dad. He has also worked on numerous movies for television, including "Love Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage," "An Inconvenient Woman" and "How to Marry a Millionaire."

Events

  • 29th February 1936 - Birth