David Della Rocco
| David Della Rocco | |
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| Born |
May 4, 1952 Norwich, Connecticut |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1999-current |
| Known for | David Della Rocco (The Boondock Saints and sequel) |
David Della Rocco (born May 4, 1952) is an American comedian and actor best known for his supporting role in the 1999 film The Boondock Saints. Della Rocco is a friend of The Boondock Saints writer and director Troy Duffy and his role was written specifically for him, playing a character also named David Della Rocco, bringing many of his real-life mannerisms and flair to the character, as well as the character's nickname, "The Funny Man". He played the part of a low-level mobster who helps his two friends, the MacManus brothers, in ridding Boston of criminals and evil. David Della Rocco returns as "Rocco" in the sequel The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day in a dream sequence guiding the MacManus brothers on their mission.
He is a native of Norwich, Connecticut, and studied acting with Susan Peretz in Los Angeles and is also a member of The Actor's Studio.
Films
- The Boondock Saints 1999
- Jake's Corner 2008
- The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day 2009
- The Black Dove 2012
- Off The Boulevard 2011
- Dead in 5 Heartbeats 2013