Frank Pesce
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting76
movieCreed
2015
Mickey's Gym Doorman
movieThe Expendables 3
2014
Fight Watcher
movieReach Me
2014
Frank's Henchman
movieGrudge Match
2013
Journalist #4
movieTower Heist
2011
Riker's Prison Guard
movieCitizen Jane
2009
Virgil Jackman
movieFinal Approach
2008
FAA Official Russo
movieJane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part
2005
Rocco Galletta
movieThe Whole Ten Yards
2004
Policeman #1
movieNight Vision
1997
Mike Mahoney
movieDonnie Brasco
1997
Wiseguy
movieUncle Sam
1996
Barker
movieOriginal Gangstas
1996
Detective Waits
tvThe Single Guy
1995
Cabbie
movieTrapped in Paradise
1994
Caesar Spinoz
movieIce
1994
Mobster
movieBlindsided
1993
Detective
movieThe Pamela Principle
1992
Eddie Breeding
movie29th Street
1991
Vito Pesce
movieSteel and Lace
1991
Patroni
movieManiac Cop 2
1990
Strip Club M.C.
movieRelentless
1989
Marra
movieLock Up
1989
Johnson
movieHit List
1989
Quigley
movieThe Cover Girl and the Cop
1989
Assistant Director
movieCameron's Closet
1988
Ed Wallace
movieMidnight Run
1988
Carmine
movieManiac Cop
1988
Watchman
tvJake and the Fatman
1987
Barkeep
movieBeverly Hills Cop II
1987
Carlotta
movieHollywood Harry
1986
Peter the Producer
movieTop Gun
1986
Bartender
tvMatlock
1986
Bailiff
movieBeverly Hills Cop
1984
Cigarette Buyer
tvWho's the Boss?
1984
Waiter
tvMiami Vice
1984
Benny
tvBlue Thunder
1984
Guard / Gunner
movieEmergency Room
1983
Dusted Man
movieEureka
1983
Stefano
movieFlashdance
1983
Mawby's Regular
movieVigilante
1983
Blueboy
tvKnight Rider
1982
Director
movieYoung Doctors in Love
1982
The Gangsters - Rocco
tvCagney & Lacey
1982
Waiter
tvCassie & Co.
1982
Crewman
tvThe Greatest American Hero
1981
Bartender
movieManiac
1980
T.V. Reporter (voice)
movieDefiance
1980
Herbie
movieAmerican Gigolo
1980
Suspect #4
movieKiller Fish
1979
Warren
movieTilt
1979
Rock Manager (Carrots)
movieThe One Man Jury
1978
Freddie
movieParadise Alley
1978
Skinny the Hand
movieSorcerer
1977
Married Man (uncredited)
movieRocky
1976
Spectator (uncredited)
tvKojak
1973
Jerry Gerson / Spencer
Production1
movie29th Street
1991
Associate Producer
Writing1
movie29th Street
1991
Story