Frank Pesce was an American film and television actor.
Early life
Raised in New York City, Pesce was the son of Italian parents.
Career
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.
Personal life
Pesce passed away on February 6, 2022, in Los Angeles.
On June 15th, 2023, 29th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues in Manhattan was forever co-named “Frank Pesce Way” during a ceremony with the New York City Council. Pesce wrote and starred in the 1991 film “29th Street,” based upon the block he grew up on.