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Leo Rossi

Bio: Leo Rossi  (born 1946) is an American character actor and writer with over 100 credits to his name, often playing authority figures, gangsters and other villains. He is known for his role as Budd Scarlotti in the 1981 horror film Halloween II and as Turkell from the 1990 horror sequel Maniac Cop 2
Born: Wed, Jun 26 1946
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Leo Rossi is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Gotti
Gotti
Leo Rossi was
71 in Gotti
as 'Bobby Boriello'.
Thu, Jun 14 2018
Poster of The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween II
The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween II
Leo Rossi was
66 in The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween II
as ''.
Tue, Sep 18 2012
Poster of Exodus Fall
Exodus Fall
Leo Rossi was
64 in Exodus Fall
as ''.
Fri, Apr 01 2011
Poster of At the Sinatra Club
At the Sinatra Club
Leo Rossi was
64 in At the Sinatra Club
as 'Paul Castellano'.
Wed, Sep 01 2010
Poster of The Prince and the Pauper: The Movie
The Prince and the Pauper: The Movie
Leo Rossi was
61 in The Prince and the Pauper: The Movie
as 'Officer Harold'.
Sun, Nov 11 2007
Poster of All In
All In
Leo Rossi was
59 in All In
as 'Dr. Hamilton'.
Tue, Mar 14 2006
Poster of 10th & Wolf
10th & Wolf
Leo Rossi was
59 in 10th & Wolf
as 'Agent Thornton'.
Sun, Feb 19 2006
Poster of Diamond Zero
Diamond Zero
Leo Rossi was
58 in Diamond Zero
as 'Augustine Garza'.
Tue, May 24 2005
Poster of Back By Midnight
Back By Midnight
Leo Rossi was
58 in Back By Midnight
as 'Rusty'.
Tue, Jan 25 2005
Poster of Mafioso: The Father The Son
Mafioso: The Father The Son
Leo Rossi was
57 in Mafioso: The Father The Son
as 'Vito Lupo'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Leo Rossi was
57 in Looney Tunes: Back in Action
as 'Acme VP, Climbing to the Top'.
Fri, Nov 14 2003
Poster of The Rose Technique
The Rose Technique
Leo Rossi was
55 in The Rose Technique
as 'Artie'.
Fri, Mar 01 2002
Poster of The Business of Fancydancing
The Business of Fancydancing
Leo Rossi was
55 in The Business of Fancydancing
as 'Mr. Williams'.
Mon, Jan 14 2002
Poster of Road to Redemption
Road to Redemption
Leo Rossi was
55 in Road to Redemption
as 'Sully Santoro'.
Fri, Sep 28 2001
Poster of One Eyed King
One Eyed King
Leo Rossi was
55 in One Eyed King
as ''Big' Joe Thomas'.
Fri, Sep 07 2001
Poster of One Night at McCool's
One Night at McCool's
Leo Rossi was
54 in One Night at McCool's
as 'Joey Dinardo'.
Thu, Apr 19 2001
Poster of Separate Ways
Separate Ways
Leo Rossi was
54 in Separate Ways
as ''.
Sun, Mar 25 2001
Poster of Crackerjack 3
Crackerjack 3
Leo Rossi was
54 in Crackerjack 3
as 'Ricky Santeria-Ramos'.
Sat, Dec 02 2000
Poster of Fatal Conflict
Fatal Conflict
Leo Rossi was
54 in Fatal Conflict
as 'Conrad Nash'.
Fri, Nov 10 2000
Poster of The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
Leo Rossi was
53 in The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
as 'The Female's Father'.
Fri, Sep 03 1999
Poster of Analyze This
Analyze This
Leo Rossi was
52 in Analyze This
as 'Carlo Mangano'.
Fri, Mar 05 1999
Poster of The Assault
The Assault
Leo Rossi was
52 in The Assault
as 'Zigowski'.
Thu, Oct 08 1998
Poster of True Friends
True Friends
Leo Rossi was
51 in True Friends
as 'Carmine'.
Fri, Jan 30 1998
Poster of Wedding Bell Blues
Wedding Bell Blues
Leo Rossi was
50 in Wedding Bell Blues
as 'Robert'.
Fri, Oct 18 1996
Poster of Beyond Desire
Beyond Desire
Leo Rossi was
49 in Beyond Desire
as 'Frank Zulla'.
Thu, Jul 13 1995
Poster of In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King
In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King
Leo Rossi was
48 in In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King
as 'Moran'.
Wed, Mar 01 1995
Poster of Mutant Species
Mutant Species
Leo Rossi was
48 in Mutant Species
as 'Hollinger'.
Thu, Jan 19 1995
Poster of The Misery Brothers
The Misery Brothers
Leo Rossi was
48 in The Misery Brothers
as 'Michael Misery'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Fast Getaway II
Fast Getaway II
Leo Rossi was
48 in Fast Getaway II
as 'Sam Potter'.
Wed, Dec 21 1994
Poster of Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes
Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes
Leo Rossi was
48 in Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes
as 'Det. Sam Dietz'.
Wed, Dec 14 1994
Poster of Felony
Felony
Leo Rossi was
48 in Felony
as 'Detective Kincade'.
Wed, Oct 19 1994
Poster of Raw Justice
Raw Justice
Leo Rossi was
48 in Raw Justice
as 'Lieutenant Atkins'.
Wed, Aug 17 1994
Poster of Runaway Daughters
Runaway Daughters
Leo Rossi was
48 in Runaway Daughters
as 'Deputy 2'.
Fri, Aug 12 1994
Poster of Relentless 3
Relentless 3
Leo Rossi was
47 in Relentless 3
as 'Sam Dietz'.
Wed, Aug 18 1993
Poster of Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story
Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story
Leo Rossi was
46 in Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story
as 'Bobby Buttafuoco'.
Sun, Jan 03 1993
Poster of Where the Day Takes You
Where the Day Takes You
Leo Rossi was
46 in Where the Day Takes You
as 'Mr. Burtis'.
Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of We're Talkin' Serious Money
We're Talkin' Serious Money
Leo Rossi was
45 in We're Talkin' Serious Money
as 'Charlie'.
Fri, May 08 1992
Poster of Dead On: Relentless II
Dead On: Relentless II
Leo Rossi was
45 in Dead On: Relentless II
as 'Sam Dietz'.
Wed, Feb 26 1992
Poster of Fast Getaway
Fast Getaway
Leo Rossi was
44 in Fast Getaway
as 'Sam'.
Thu, Mar 14 1991
Poster of Too Much Sun
Too Much Sun
Leo Rossi was
44 in Too Much Sun
as 'George'.
Wed, Oct 10 1990
Poster of Maniac Cop 2
Maniac Cop 2
Leo Rossi was
44 in Maniac Cop 2
as 'Turkell'.
Wed, Jul 18 1990
Poster of Relentless
Relentless
Leo Rossi was
43 in Relentless
as 'Sam Dietz'.
Wed, Aug 30 1989
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Leo Rossi was
42 in Peter Gunn
as 'Det. Russo'.
Sun, Apr 23 1989
Poster of Hit List
Hit List
Leo Rossi was
42 in Hit List
as 'Frank DeSalvo'.
Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of The Accused
The Accused
Leo Rossi was
42 in The Accused
as 'Cliff "Scorpion" Albrect'.
Fri, Oct 14 1988
Poster of Out of Time
Out of Time
Leo Rossi was
42 in Out of Time
as 'Hawkins'.
Sun, Jul 17 1988
Poster of Maniac Cop
Maniac Cop
Leo Rossi was
41 in Maniac Cop
as 'Mayor's Chief of Staff (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 13 1988
Poster of Leonard Part 6
Leonard Part 6
Leo Rossi was
41 in Leonard Part 6
as 'Chef'.
Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of Russkies
Russkies
Leo Rossi was
41 in Russkies
as 'Keefer'.
Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of Black Widow
Black Widow
Leo Rossi was
40 in Black Widow
as 'Ricci'.
Fri, Feb 06 1987
Poster of River's Edge
River's Edge
Leo Rossi was
40 in River's Edge
as 'Jim'.
Wed, Aug 27 1986
Poster of One Too Many
One Too Many
Leo Rossi was
38 in One Too Many
as 'Mr. Jenkins'.
Wed, May 01 1985
Poster of Kids Don't Tell
Kids Don't Tell
Leo Rossi was
38 in Kids Don't Tell
as 'Detective Rastelli'.
Tue, Mar 05 1985
Poster of Brainwash
Brainwash
Leo Rossi was
37 in Brainwash
as 'Chris Morris'.
Fri, Sep 23 1983
Poster of Heart Like a Wheel
Heart Like a Wheel
Leo Rossi was
36 in Heart Like a Wheel
as 'Jack Muldowney'.
Fri, Apr 01 1983
Poster of Halloween II
Halloween II
Leo Rossi was
35 in Halloween II
as 'Budd'.
Fri, Oct 30 1981
Poster of The Pirate
The Pirate
Leo Rossi was
32 in The Pirate
as 'Shadin'.
Tue, Nov 21 1978
Poster of Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto
Leo Rossi was
30 in Grand Theft Auto
as 'Vegas Muscle Chief'.
Thu, Jun 16 1977
Poster of Mr. Billion
Mr. Billion
Leo Rossi was
30 in Mr. Billion
as 'Italian Kidnapper'.
Thu, Mar 03 1977
Poster of Alias Big Cherry
Alias Big Cherry
Leo Rossi was
29 in Alias Big Cherry
as 'Big Cherry'.
Tue, Nov 11 1975
Poster of Before Memory
Before Memory
Leo Rossi will be
77+ in Before Memory
as 'Mr. Albert'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Gravesend
Gravesend
Leo Rossi was
73+ in Gravesend
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 03 2020
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Leo Rossi was
56+ in Without a Trace
as 'Leo'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Leo Rossi was
53+ in Judging Amy
as 'Mr. Schmeltzer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Sons of Thunder
Sons of Thunder
Leo Rossi was
52+ in Sons of Thunder
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 06 1999
Poster of In Cold Blood
In Cold Blood
Leo Rossi was
50+ in In Cold Blood
as ', Agent Harold Nye'.
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Sun, Nov 24 1996
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
Leo Rossi was
50+ in Early Edition
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of JAG
JAG
Leo Rossi was
49+ in JAG
as 'Peter Reardon'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Leo Rossi was
48+ in ER
as 'Detective Cruson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Tour of Duty
Tour of Duty
Leo Rossi was
41+ in Tour of Duty
as 'Jake Bridger'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of A Year in the Life
A Year in the Life
Leo Rossi was
41+ in A Year in the Life
as 'Mel'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
Leo Rossi was
40+ in 21 Jump Street
as 'Sgt. Walker'.
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Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of The Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo
Leo Rossi was
40+ in The Bronx Zoo
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1987
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Leo Rossi was
39+ in Amazing Stories
as 'Murray'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Hollywood Beat
Hollywood Beat
Leo Rossi was
39+ in Hollywood Beat
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1985
Poster of Stingray
Stingray
Leo Rossi was
39+ in Stingray
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 14 1985
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Leo Rossi was
38+ in Partners in Crime
as 'Lt. Ed Vronsky'.
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Thu, Sep 27 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Leo Rossi was
38+ in Hunter
as 'Tony Cochran'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Brothers
Brothers
Leo Rossi was
38+ in Brothers
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 13 1984
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Leo Rossi was
35+ in Cagney & Lacey
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Leo Rossi was
35+ in T. J. Hooker
as 'Salvatore Martel / Joe Tate'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Leo Rossi was
34+ in Hill Street Blues
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981