Alex Rocco
American actor (1936–2015)
1936 — 2015
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (1936–2015)
Born
February 29, 1936
Died
2015 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
voice actor, actor, television actor
United StatesBorn in CambridgeDied in Studio City
1936
Born in Cambridge (1936-02-29)
1990
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
2015
Died in Studio City
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Alex Rocco was an American actor. Known for his distinctive, gravelly voice, he was often cast as villains, including Moe Greene in The Godfather (1972) and his Primetime Emmy Award–winning role in The Famous Teddy Z. Rocco did a significant amount of voice-over work later in his career.
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Who is Alex Rocco?+
Alex Rocco was an American actor. Known for his distinctive, gravelly voice, he was often cast as villains, including Moe Greene in The Godfather (1972) and his Primetime Emmy Award–winning role in The Famous Teddy Z. Rocco did a significant amount of voice-over work later in his career.
What does the name Alex mean?+
The name Alex means "male given name (Άλεξ). Etymology: Short form of Alexander.". It is of English origin.
When was Alex Rocco born?+
Alex Rocco was born on February 29, 1936.
When did Alex Rocco die?+
Alex Rocco died in 2015, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Άλεξ). Etymology: Short form of Alexander.
The name Alex is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Άλεξ). Etymology: Short form of Alexander.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alex — February 29, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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