Frank Pesce

Frank Pesce

Deceased · Born: Dec 8, 1946 · Died: Feb 6, 2022

1991
1978

Personal Details

BornDec 8, 1946 New York City, New York, USA
Relatives
  • Vito Pesce (Sibling)

Biography

Frank Pesce was a renowned actor who enjoyed a prosperous Hollywood career, marked by a wide range of film appearances. His acting journey began with roles in notable films such as the Jack Palance action film "One Man Jury" (1978),the crime picture "Fingers" (1978) alongside Harvey Keitel, and "Paradise Alley" (1978) alongside Sylvester Stallone.

Pesce's early filmography also includes the comedy "Tilt" (1979) with Brooke Shields, the drama "American Gigolo" (1980) with Richard Gere, and the Jan-Michael Vincent action picture "Defiance" (1980).

Throughout the 1980s, Pesce continued to work in film, starring in the thriller "Cameron's Closet" (1989) with Cotter Smith, "Hit List" (1989),and the action flick "Lock Up" (1989) alongside Sylvester Stallone.

In the 1990s, Pesce played roles in "Ice" (1994) with Traci Lords, the India Allen romance sequel "Seduce Me: Pamela Principle 2" (1994),and the Nicolas Cage comedy "Trapped in Paradise" (1994).

Additionally, Pesce appeared in the Pruitt Taylor-Vince comedy "Cottonwood" (1996) and the crime drama "Donnie Brasco" (1997) alongside Al Pacino.

Most recently, Pesce acted in "Creed" (2015),solidifying his enduring presence in the world of cinema.

Career

2022
Beyond the Neon
Beyond the Neon as Frankie the Strip Club Owner
2015
Creed
Creed as Mickey's Gym Doorman
2014
Reach Me
Reach Me as Frank's Henchman
The Expendables 3
The Expendables 3 as Fight Watcher
2013
Grudge Match
Grudge Match as Journalist #4
2011
Tower Heist
Tower Heist as Riker's Prison Guard
2009
Citizen Jane
Citizen Jane as Virgil Jackman
2008
Final Approach
Final Approach as FAA Official Russo
2005
2004
The Whole Ten Yards
The Whole Ten Yards as Policeman #1
2002
2001
1999
1997
Night Vision
Night Vision as Mike Mahoney
Donnie Brasco
Donnie Brasco as Wiseguy
Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam as Barker
Original Gangstas
Original Gangstas as Detective Waits
1994
Ice
Ice as Mobster
Trapped in Paradise
Trapped in Paradise as Caesar Spinoz
1993
Blindsided
Blindsided as Detective
1992
The Pamela Principle
The Pamela Principle as Eddie Breeding
1991
29th Street
29th Street as Vito Pesce
1990
Maniac Cop 2
Maniac Cop 2 as Strip Club M.C.
1989
Relentless
Relentless as Marra
The Cover Girl and the Cop
The Cover Girl and the Cop as Assistant Director
Hit List
Hit List as Quigley
Lock Up
Lock Up as Johnson
1988
Cameron's Closet
Cameron's Closet as Ed Wallace
Maniac Cop
Maniac Cop as Watchman
Midnight Run
Midnight Run as Carmine
1987
1986
Hollywood Harry
Hollywood Harry as Peter the Producer
Top Gun
Top Gun as Bartender
1984
Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly Hills Cop as Cigarette Buyer
1983
Eureka
Eureka as Stefano
Vigilante
Vigilante as Blueboy
Flashdance
Flashdance as Mawby's Regular
1982
Young Doctors in Love
Young Doctors in Love as The Gangsters - Rocco
1980
Defiance
Defiance as Herbie
Maniac
Maniac as T.V. Reporter (voice)
American Gigolo
American Gigolo as Suspect #4
1979
Killer Fish
Killer Fish as Warren
Tilt
Tilt as Rock Manager (Carrots)
1978
Paradise Alley
Paradise Alley as Skinny the Hand
1977
Sorcerer
Sorcerer as Married Man (uncredited)
1976
Rocky
Rocky as Spectator (uncredited)
1991