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]
June 19, 1962
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] 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.[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)
