Angelino Rocca was an American actor best known for his roles in Alice, Sweet Alice, WWF on MSG Network, and Person to Person. He was born on April 13, 1921, in Treviso, Veneto, Italy, and passed away on May 15, 1977, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Angelino Rocca, originally named Antonino Biasetton, moved with his family from Italy to Argentina when he was just 15 years old. Before becoming an actor, he was a successful professional wrestler and went by the nickname Argentina Rocca. He had a notable wrestling career and was recognized as a WWE Hall-of-Famer.
Death and Legacy
Rocca died on May 15, 1977, due to complications after surgery. His contributions to professional wrestling and acting left a lasting legacy, and he was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2003. His work continues to influence new generations in both the wrestling and entertainment industries.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Alice, Sweet Alice | 1976-11-13 | Funeral Attendant |
| WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time | 2010-12-07 | Antonino Rocca |
| The Unreal Story Of Pro Wrestling | 1998-04-26 | Argentina Rocca |
| Cammina, Cammina | 1983-05-12 | L’Eremita |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962-10-01 | Self |