Frank Pesce
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 8, 1946
- Died
- February 6, 2022
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
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
King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen 2018
as Self
Creed 2015
as Mickey's Gym Doorman
The Expendables 3 2014
as Fight Watcher
Reach Me 2014
as Frank's Henchman
Grudge Match 2013
as Journalist #4
The Outsider: The Cinema of Antonio Margheriti 2013
as Self
Tower Heist 2011
as Riker's Prison Guard
Citizen Jane 2009
as Virgil Jackman
Middle Men 2009
as Bar Patron
Final Approach 2008
as FAA Official Russo
Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part 2005
as Rocco Galletta
The Whole Ten Yards 2004
as Policeman #1
On the Edge 2002
as Bo
The Joe Spinell Story 2001
as Self
Double Take 2001
as Vito
Black and White 1999
as Joey
Night Vision 1997
as Mike Mahoney
Donnie Brasco 1997
as Wiseguy
Uncle Sam 1996
as Barker
Original Gangstas 1996
as Detective Waits
The Cottonwood 1996
Actor
Trapped in Paradise 1994
as Caesar Spinoz
Seduce Me: Pamela Principle 2 1994
as Ralph
Ice 1994
as Mobster
Another Midnight Run 1994
as Vito
Mirror Images II 1993
as Clerk
South Beach 1993
Actor
Blindsided 1993
as Detective
Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story 1993
as Rehab Patient
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence 1992
as Tribble
The Pamela Principle 1992
as Eddie Breeding
In the Shadow of a Killer 1992
as Torelli
29th Street 1991
as Vito Pesce, Story, Associate Producer
Steel and Lace 1991
as Patroni
Maniac Cop 2 1990
as Strip Club M.C.
- Bar Girls
Bar Girls 1990
as Joe
Relentless 1989
as Marra
Lock Up 1989
as Johnson
Hit List 1989
as Quigley
The Cover Girl and the Cop 1989
as Assistant Director
Cameron's Closet 1988
as Ed Wallace
Midnight Run 1988
as Carmine
Maniac Cop 1988
as Watchman
Beverly Hills Cop II 1987
as Carlotta
The Messenger 1986
as Man 1
Hollywood Harry 1986
as Peter the Producer
Top Gun 1986
as Bartender
Beverly Hills Cop 1984
as Cigarette Buyer
Emergency Room 1983
as Dusted Man
Eureka 1983
as Stefano
Flashdance 1983
as Mawby's Regular
The Big Score 1983
as J.C.
Vigilante 1983
as Blueboy
Young Doctors in Love 1982
as The Gangsters - Rocco
Maniac 1980
as T.V. Reporter (voice)
Marilyn: The Untold Story 1980
Actor
Defiance 1980
as Herbie
American Gigolo 1980
as Suspect #4
Killer Fish 1979
as Warren
Tilt 1979
as Rock Manager (Carrots)
The One Man Jury 1978
as Freddie
Paradise Alley 1978
as Skinny the Hand
Sorcerer 1977
as Married Man (uncredited)
Rocky 1976
as Spectator (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.