alex rocco net worth
Alex Rocco Net Worth: Alex Rocco is an American actor who has a net worth of $800,000. Born February 29, 1936 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he is best known for his role as Las Vegas syndicate boss Morgan, who starred in Mario Puzo’s Oscar-winning film The Godfather (1972). Shot in the eye during violent baptism sequence.
Rocco spent time training with famous actors like Leonard Nimoy to suppress his heavy Boston accent. In Hollywood, he worked as a bartender during the recession in the early ’60s and began his television career in the late ’60s. His debut as a thug was beaten up! In an episode of Batman, the caped crusader is his introduction to the world. He made a unique impression (of a different genre) when he turned to TV comedy, and in the late 80s won an Emmy for The Famous Teddy Z (1989) during the 1989-1990 season. His other comedy series are Sibs (1991) and The George Carlin Show (1994). He also made recurring appearances in The Simpsons (1989) and The Truth About Life (1979) (as Nancy McKean’s father). Rocco has starred in two films directed by his son, writer-director Mark Rocco: “The Gold Mine Scene” (1987) and “Dream of Little Dreams” (1989). Other film roles include Eddie Coyle’s Friends (1973), Freebies and Beans (1974), Stuntman (1980), Lady in White (1988), Shorty (1995) and Just Write (1997). Rocco was one of the stars of the short-lived (2012-2013) Starz cable channel’s crime drama series Magic City. Alex Rocco passed away on July 15, 2016 at the age of 79.
