Marc Rocco (June 19, 1962 – May 1, 2009) was an American film director, film producer and screenwriter.[1]
Marc Rocco | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marc Daniel King June 19, 1962 |
| Died | May 1, 2009 (aged 46) |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, screenwriter, director |
Marc Rocco was born Marc Daniel King in North Hollywood Los Angeles, to Harvey King and Sandra Elaine Garrett. Later divorcing King, Garrett married actor Alex Rocco in 1964, who adopted Marc.[2]
Career edit
Marc Rocco directed several films including Scenes from the Goldmine,[3] Dream a Little Dream,[4] Where the Day Takes You, and Murder in the First.[5]
Death edit
On May 1, 2009, Marc Rocco died during his sleep in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley.[6] Rocco was 46, widowing his wife, Lisa. His body was found by a friend at a home where Rocco had been house sitting. Cause of Rocco's death was not quickly revealed by Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, but no signs of trauma or crime were reported.[7]
Filmography edit
- Scenes from the Goldmine (1987)
- Dream a Little Dream (1989)
- Where the Day Takes You (1992)
- Teresa's Tattoo (1994) (producer only)
- Murder in the First (1995)
- The Jacket (2005) (producer only)
- Take (2008) (producer only)
References edit
- ^ Filmmaker Marc Rocco Dies at 46, Variety, May 5, 2009, retrieved March 12, 2024
- ^ Filmmaker Marc Rocco, Son of Actor Alex Rocco, Dies at 46, The Bulletin (Oregon), May 28, 2009, retrieved March 12, 2024
- ^ Scenes from the Goldmine - Full Cast & Crew, TV Guide, November 6, 2019, retrieved March 12, 2024
- ^ Corey Feldman Is Bringing 'Dream a Little Dream' Tribute to Fans for the Holidays [Exclusive], Movieweb, November 6, 2019, retrieved March 12, 2024
- ^ Movies: Murder in the First, The New Yorker, retrieved March 12, 2024
- ^ Filmmaker Marc Rocco Dies at Age 46, FilmBoards (Copied from MSN Entertainment), May 26, 2009, retrieved March 12, 2024
- ^ Marc Rocco Dies at 46; Filmmaker Directed 'Where the Day Takes You', Los Angeles Times, May 29, 2009, retrieved March 12, 2024
External links edit
- Marc Rocco at IMDb
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