Tom Pedi

Thomas Joseph Pedi (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. 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. Pedi was the cousin of voice actress Christine Pedi.

Early life Pedi was born in Brooklyn,

Career

Pedi made his professional debut in 1937 as Benito Mussolini in the Harold Rome revue, Pins and Needles.

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. By the time the couple returned to the U.S. the following October, they had a young son, Alexander, in tow.

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. Start End Title Role September 28, 1937 Pins and Needles Benito Mussolini 1948 The Naked City Detective Perelli 1948 State of the Union Barber 1949 Criss Cross Vincent 1949 Sorrowful Jones Once Over Sam 1950 Cry Murder Santorre 1973 The Iceman Cometh Rocky Pioggi 1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Caz Dolowicz 1978 The Cat from Outer Space Honest Harry 1978 The One Man Jury Angie 1980 Little Miss Marker Vittorio

Television Except where indicated, listings come from the Internet Movie Database.

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" 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 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)