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Marc Rocco

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Marc Rocco
Born
Marc Daniel King

(1962-06-19)June 19, 1962
DiedMay 1, 2009(2009-05-01) (aged 46)
Occupation(s)Film producer, screenwriter, director

Marc Rocco (June 19, 1962 – May 1, 2009) was an American film director, film producer and screenwriter.[1]

Marc Rocco was born Marc Daniel King in North Hollywood Los Angeles, to Harvey King and Sandra Elaine Garrett. Later divorcing King, Garrett married actor Alex Rocco in 1964, who adopted Marc.[2]

Career

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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

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On May 1, 2009, Marc Rocco died during his sleep in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley.[6] 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.[7]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Filmmaker Marc Rocco Dies at 46, Variety, May 5, 2009, retrieved March 12, 2024
  2. ^ Filmmaker Marc Rocco, Son of Actor Alex Rocco, Dies at 46, The Bulletin (Oregon), May 28, 2009, retrieved March 12, 2024
  3. ^ Scenes from the Goldmine - Full Cast & Crew, TV Guide, November 6, 2019, retrieved March 12, 2024
  4. ^ Corey Feldman Is Bringing 'Dream a Little Dream' Tribute to Fans for the Holidays [Exclusive], Movieweb, November 6, 2019, retrieved March 12, 2024
  5. ^ Movies: Murder in the First, The New Yorker, retrieved March 12, 2024
  6. ^ Filmmaker Marc Rocco Dies at Age 46, FilmBoards (Copied from MSN Entertainment), May 26, 2009, retrieved March 12, 2024
  7. ^ Marc Rocco Dies at 46; Filmmaker Directed 'Where the Day Takes You', Los Angeles Times, May 29, 2009, retrieved March 12, 2024
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