Tom Pedi
American actor (1913–1996)
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Thomas Joseph Pedi[1] (September 14, 1913 – December 29, 1996) was an American actor whose work included roles on stage, television and film in a career spanning 50 years.[2] He was particularly well-known for his portrayal of Rocky, the night barman, in The Iceman Cometh, a part which he originated and played on stage, film and television.[3][4] Pedi was the cousin of voice actress Christine Pedi.[5]
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September 14, 1913
Tom Pedi | |
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Pedi in a scene from Arnie (1971) | |
| Born | Thomas Joseph Pedi September 14, 1913 Brooklyn, New York City, US |
| Died | December 29, 1996 (aged 83) Burbank, California, US |
| Alma mater | New Utrecht High School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1937–1987 |
| Spouse | Stacey Hunter |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Pedi was born in Brooklyn,[3] the son of Angelo Pedi and Carmen Raimondo.[1] He attended New Utrecht High School, graduating in 1933.[6]
Career
Pedi made his professional debut in 1937 as Benito Mussolini in the Harold Rome revue, Pins and Needles.[3][7]
Personal life and death
On August 7, 1953, Pedi married Philadelphia-born showgirl Stacey Hunter in London, while in the midst of an extended engagement with the touring company of Guys and Dolls.[8][9] By the time the couple returned to the U.S. the following October, they had a young son, Alexander, in tow.[10]
Pedi died of a heart attack on December 29, 1996, at age 83, in Burbank, California. His cremated remains are interred at Loma Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton, California.[11][9]
Performances
Theater
Except where indicated, listings come from the Internet Broadway Database.[12]
| Start | End | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 1937[13] | Pins and Needles | Benito Mussolini[3][7] | |
| December 21, 1941 | February 7, 1942 | Brooklyn USA | The Dasher |
| October 27, 1945 | November 17, 1945 | Beggars Are Coming to Town | Heinz |
| October 9, 1946 | March 15, 1947 | The Iceman Cometh | Rocky Pioggi |
| February 10, 1949 | November 18, 1950 | Death of a Salesman | Stanley |
| September 29, 1955 | February 4, 1956 | A View from the Bridge / A Memory of Two Mondays | Mike / Mechanic |
| February 28, 1957 | July 13, 1957 | A Hole in the Head | Lenny |
| March 23, 1963 | April 6, 1963 | My Mother, My Father and Me | Tonio Crazzo |
| November 11, 1963 | November 16, 1963 | The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui | Bodyguard |
| April 28, 1965 April 20, 1955 November 24, 1950 |
May 9, 1965 May 31, 1955 November 28, 1953 |
Guys and Dolls | Harry the Horse |
| October 4, 1966 | December 31, 1966 | The Investigation | The Accused |
| April 18, 1968 | April 20, 1968 | Mike Downstairs | Paul |
Pedi also performed in the premiere of the stage version of State Fair at The Muny in St. Louis in 1969. The show had a two week run.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Native Land | Union member intently watching game of checkers | [14][15] |
| 1948 | The Naked City | Detective Perelli | [16] |
| 1948 | State of the Union | Barber | [16] |
| 1948 | Up in Central Park | O'Toole | [17] |
| 1949 | Criss Cross | Vincent | [18] |
| 1949 | Sorrowful Jones | Once Over Sam | [19] |
| 1950 | Cry Murder | Santorre | [20] |
| 1973 | The Iceman Cometh | Rocky Pioggi | [21] |
| 1974 | The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | Caz Dolowicz | [21] |
| 1976 | Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | Moving Man | Uncredited[citation needed] |
| 1976 | St. Ives | Fat Angie Polaterra | [22] |
| 1978 | The Cat from Outer Space | Honest Harry | [23] |
| 1978 | The One Man Jury | Angie | [23] |
| 1979 | The North Avenue Irregulars | Bartender | [24] |
| 1980 | Little Miss Marker | Vittorio | [25] |
Television
Except where indicated, listings come from the Internet Movie Database.[better source needed]
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Repertory Theatre | Episode: "The Five Lives of Richard Gordon" | |
| 1949 | The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre | Episode: "The Door" | |
| 1950 | The Stage Door | Rocco | |
| 1952 | Repertory Theatre | Joe | Episode: "Rich Boy" |
| 1956 | Stanley | Mr. Ferris | Episode: "Opera Tickets" |
| 1958 | Decoy | Maxie Pardo | Episode: "Odds Against the Jockey" |
| 1958 | Omnibus | Bolo | Episode: "The So-Called Human Race"[26] |
| 1958 | Adventures of the Sea Hawk | Le Gross | Episode #1.23 |
| 1960 | Play of the Week | Rocky | Episode: The Iceman Cometh Parts: 1 & 2 |
| 1967 | The Edge of Night | Hector | Episode #1.3048 |
| 1970 | That Girl | Tony | Episode: "The Night They Raided Daddy's" |
| 1971 | Night Gallery | Mr. Boucher | Episode: "A Fear of Spiders" |
| 1970–1971 | Arnie | Julius | 15 episodes[18] |
| 1972 | The Family Rico | Angelo | TV movie |
| 1973 | The New Treasure Hunt | Various | Uncredited |
| 1973 | Maude | Mr. Bungay | Episode: "Maude Takes a Job" |
| 1973 | Lotsa Luck | First Moving Man | Episode: "The Family Plot"Arnie" |
| 1974 | McMillan & Wife | News Vendor | Episode: "Cross & Double Cross" |
| 1974 | Dominic's Dream | Uncle Willie | TV movie |
| 1974 | Kojak | Filacchione | Episode: "You Can't Tell a Hurt Man How to Holler" |
| 1975 | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Al | Episode: "The System" |
| 1975 | The Odd Couple | Louie Menninni | Episode: "Old Flames Never Die" |
| 1975 | Lucas Tanner | Policeman | Episode: "The Noise of a Quiet Weekend" |
| 1976 | McCloud | Santa Claus | Episode: "'Twas the Fight Before Christmas..." |
| 1977 | Serpico | Nick | Episode: "The Party of Your Choice" |
| 1977 | Black Market Baby | Uncle Sanchi | TV movie |
| 1978 | CHiPs | Bruno | Episode: "Vintage '54" |
| 1978 | Human Feelings | Frank | TV movie |
| 1979 | The Ropers | Moving Man | Episode: "Friends and Neighbors" |
| 1979 | Stone | Aaron Abromowitz | TV movie |
| 1987 | Laguna Heat | Jimmy Hylkama | TV movie, (final film role) |