Tom Rosqui


Thomas Francis Rosqui was an American character actor known for his versatility at portraying a variety of stage and film roles.
Born in Oakland, California, the son of a Portuguese mother, Sally, a homemaker, and an Italian father, Thomas A. Rosqui, a traffic manager, 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.

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.

Filmography