Tim Rossovich

Tim Rossovich was an American actor known for his roles in films like Night Shift, Avenging Angel, and The Sting II. He was also a former professional football player with a career in the NFL.

Personal and Family Life

Tim Rossovich was born on March 14, 1946, in Palo Alto, California. He was married twice, first to Michel Karin Tritt from 1966 to 1973, with whom he had one child. Later, he married Lauren Rose McGuire until his death in December 2018. He was the brother of actor Rick Rossovich and had Croatian heritage from his father’s side.

Career

Before becoming an actor, Tim played professional football for teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Diego Chargers. He was known for his fun-loving personality, which included pranks and notable antics during his football career. After retiring from sports in the mid-1970s, he transitioned into acting and appeared in various films and television shows until the late 1990s.

Death and Legacy

Tim Rossovich passed away on December 6, 2018, in Sacramento, California, due to respiratory arrest. He left behind a legacy as both a talented actor and a former NFL player, remembered for his distinct personality and contributions to sports and entertainment.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Night Shift 1982-07-30 Luke
Fists Of Steel 1991-01-01 Capt. Jokish
Avenging Angel 1985-01-11 Teddy Butts
The Sting II 1983-02-18 Typhoon Taylor
Fake-Out 1982-11-18 Hit Man #1
Trick or Treats 1982-10-29 2nd Attendant
Looker 1981-10-30 Moustache Man
Stick 1985-04-26 Cecil
Cloak & Dagger 1984-06-01 Haverman
Johnny Be Good 1988-03-22 Gas Attendant
The Long Riders 1980-05-16 Pitts
Hooper 1978-07-28 Tim (uncredited)
Half Nelson 1985-03-24 Tight End
Goldie and the Boxer 1979-12-30 Billy Buck
The Main Event 1979-06-22 Cannibal
Secret Agent 00 Soul 1990-02-01 Tall Man
Nice Dreams 1981-07-24 Det. Noodles
Magnum, P.I. 1980-12-11
The A-Team 1983-01-23 Milt
Hart to Hart 1979-09-22
Charlie’s Angels 1976-09-22 Taylor
Jake and the Fatman 1987-09-26
Hunter 1984-09-18 Gig / Deek Slater
ALF 1986-09-22 Instructor
Voyagers! 1982-10-03
Brothers 1984-07-13
The San Pedro Beach Bums 1977-09-19
Remington Steele 1982-10-01 Darryl Simmons
Simon & Simon 1981-11-24
Knight Rider 1982-09-26 Butch
MacGyver 1985-09-29 Mike Desmond
Baywatch 1989-04-23 Larry Veron
Matt Houston 1982-09-26
Automan 1983-12-15
When the Whistle Blows 1980-03-14
Knight Rider 1982-09-26 Bloodworth
The A-Team 1983-01-23 Boyle
Soap 1977-09-13 Bodyguard (uncredited)
Charlie’s Angels 1976-09-22 Terrence
The Mike Douglas Show 1961-12-11 Self
Harry and the Hendersons 1991-01-13 Roy Higgs
MacGyver 1985-09-29 The Political Prisoner
MacGyver 1985-09-29