Marc Rocco
American film director
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Marc Rocco (June 19, 1962 – May 1, 2009) was an American film director, film producer and screenwriter.[1]
Born
June 19, 1962
Marc Daniel King
June 19, 1962
North Hollywood, California, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 2009 (aged 46)
North Hills, California, U.S.
OccupationsFilm producer, screenwriter, director
Parent(s)Harvey King (father)
Sandra Elaine Garrett (mother)
Alex Rocco (stepfather)
Sandra Elaine Garrett (mother)
Alex Rocco (stepfather)
Marc Rocco | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marc Daniel King June 19, 1962 North Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 2009 (aged 46) North Hills, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Film producer, screenwriter, director |
| Parent(s) | Harvey King (father) Sandra Elaine Garrett (mother) Alex Rocco (stepfather) |
Marc Rocco was born Marc Daniel King in North Hollywood, to Harvey King and Sandra Elaine Garrett. Later divorcing King, Garrett married actor Alex Rocco in 1964, who adopted Marc.[2]
Career
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
On May 1, 2009, Marc Rocco died during his sleep in San Fernando Valley.[1][2]
Filmography
- 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)
