Alex Rocco

Alex Rocco carved a memorable niche in cinema as a quintessential purveyor of tough, streetwise characters. His imposing presence and authentic portrayal of underworld figures found early expression in films like Russ Meyer's 'Motorpsycho!' and, most iconically, as the doomed Moe Green in 'The Godfather.' Rocco masterfully navigated a career defined by gritty authenticity,... more lending his talents to numerous crime dramas and thrillers, including 'The Friends of Eddie Coyle' and 'Get Shorty.' His career extended to television, where he earned an Emmy for his role as a Hollywood agent in 'The Famous Teddy Z,' cementing his status as a versatile and impactful screen presence. less