Tom Rosqui

Thomas Francis Rosqui[1] (June 12, 1928 – April 11, 1991) was an American character actor known for his versatility at portraying a variety of stage and film roles.[2]

Tom Rosqui
Born
Thomas Francis Rosqui

(1928-06-12)June 12, 1928
DiedApril 12, 1991(1991-04-12) (aged 62)
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Erica Yohn (August 18, 1963 – April 12, 1991; his death); 1 child

Born in Oakland, California, the son of a Portuguese mother, Sally (née Fernandes), a homemaker, and an Italian father, Thomas A. Rosqui, a traffic manager,[1] Rosqui appeared on Broadway in Sticks and Bones and The Price, among other productions. He also appeared on television, but his most prominent role was as Corleone family bodyguard Rocco Lampone in the first two Godfather movies.[2]

Personal life and death

Rosqui was married to actress Erica Yohn until his death at age 62 in 1991, following a long struggle with cancer. He was survived by a son and two stepchildren.[3]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1962 Days of Wine and Roses Bettor Uncredited
1966 The Crazy-Quilt Henry
1968 Madigan Man
What's So Bad About Feeling Good? Radio Cop Uncredited
The Thomas Crown Affair Private Detective
1971 The Pursuit of Happiness District Attorney Keller
1972 The Godfather Rocco Lampone Uncredited
1974 The Godfather Part II
1976 The Great Texas Dynamite Chase Jason Morgan
Raid on Entebbe Amos Eran TV movie
1977 Airport '77 Hunter
MacArthur General Sampson
Heroes Patrolman #2
1978 Shame, Shame on the Bixby Boys Doc
1979 California Dreaming George Booke
1980 The Night the City Screamed Tom Burnham TV movie
1988 Defense Play Chief Gill
1991 Guilty by Suspicion Norman (final film role)

References

  1. "Tom Rosqui Biography". Filmreference.com. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  2. "Tom Rosqui; Versatile Actor". Los Angeles Times. 1991-04-18. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  3. "Tom Rosqui". Variety.com. May 6, 1991. Retrieved October 15, 2017.


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