Mario Roccuzzo

Mario Roccuzzo (November 9, 1940 – October 9, 2021) was an American actor, most commonly known for his episodic roles on television police dramas, although he played various parts on significant sitcoms and in films. His appearances include Hill Street Blues, Barney Miller, and NYPD Blue, as well as Star Trek: The Next Generation and The Untouchables. He had over 250 television roles, and a dozen in feature films. In addition, in 1958, Roccuzzo wrote the famous Eddie Cochran rock song, "Nervous Breakdown".

Biography Roccuzzo's parents were both actors working in an East Coast Italian repertory, inspiring him to take the acting career path at an early age. When Mario was 10, his father died and his mother relocated the family to California, where he began taking night classes for acting, first with Jeff Corey, then Corey Allen. In 1960, at the age of 20, he appeared, uninvited, in the office of director John Frankenheimer of Columbia Studios, asking for a chance to audition for whatever film he was making next. This led to his first big break, playing Diavolo in the film The Young Savages.

Next, he played Nicky on the top television show, The Untouchables. He initially became typecast in "bad guy" roles, but this gradually expanded to general roles in police/crime shows, both drama and comedy.

Filmography This filmography is very incomplete. For the complete list, check here. + Roles Year Title Role Notes 1960 The Untouchables Nicky Bousso 1961 The Young Savages Diavolo Uncredited 1962 Target: The Corruptors Tony McLaughlin Episode: The Malignant Hearts 1963 The Lieutenant Private Brian Barducci Two different episodes 1966 The Monkees Kiko S1:E16, Son of a Gypsy 1972 All in the Family Angelo Episode: The Locket 1974 Wonder Woman Walter 1976 Serpico Pasquale Serpico Episode: The Deadly Game 1975–77 Police Story Multiple characters Four different episodes 1975–77 Baretta Joey Perino Two different episodes 1978 B.J. and the Bear "High ranking suit" Episode: The Foundlings 1979 Kaz Episode: Conspiracy in Blue 1978–82 Barney Miller Multiple characters Six different episodes 1983 Hill Street Blues Andrews Episode: Goodbye, Mr. Scripps 1982–84 Alice Multiple characters 3 different episodes 1985 Night Court Mario Eisenhower Episode: Halloween, Too 1985 Tales from the Darkside Henry Colander Episode: Anniversary Dinner 1985–88 Mr. Belvedere Various characters 5 different episodes 1988 Star Trek: The Next Generation Arthur Malencon Episode: Home Soil 1989 Murder, She Wrote Wino Episode: Smooth Operators