Frank Pesce
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.
Acting
Movie
Top Gun
as Bartender
1986
Movie
Rocky
as Spectator (uncredited)
1976
Movie
Creed
as Mickey's Gym Doorman
2015
Movie
The Expendables 3
as Fight Watcher
2014
Movie
Donnie Brasco
as Wiseguy
1997
Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
as Cigarette Buyer
1984
Movie
Tower Heist
as Riker's Prison Guard
2011
Movie
Beverly Hills Cop II
as Carlotta
1987
Movie
Flashdance
as Mawby's Regular
1983
TV
Knight Rider
as Director
1982
Movie
Grudge Match
as Journalist #4
2013
Movie
Lock Up
as Johnson
1989
Movie
Midnight Run
as Carmine
1988
Movie
The Whole Ten Yards
as Policeman #1
2004
Movie
American Gigolo
as Suspect #4
1980
Movie
Sorcerer
as Married Man (uncredited)
1977
Movie
Maniac Cop
as Watchman
1988
TV
Miami Vice
as Benny
1984
Movie
Maniac
as T.V. Reporter (voice)
1980
TV
Airwolf
as Ray
1984
TV
Who's the Boss?
as Waiter
1984
Movie
Trapped in Paradise
as Caesar Spinoz
1994
Movie
Maniac Cop 2
as Strip Club M.C.
1990
Movie
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
as Tribble
1992
