Marc Rocco
- May 1, 2009
- 46 years
About Marc Rocco
Marc Rocco, 46, American film director (Murder in the First, Where the Day Takes You) and screenwriter.
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Full Biography
|Marc Rocco (June 19, 1962 – May 1, 2009) was an American film director, film producer and screenwriter.
Marc Rocco was born Marc Daniel King in North Hollywood, to Harvey King and Sandra Elaine Garrett. Later divorcing King, Garrett married actor Alex Rocco in 1964, who adopted Marc.
Career
Marc Rocco directed several films including Scenes from the Goldmine, Dream a Little Dream, Where the Day Takes You, and Murder in the First.
Death
On May 1, 2009, Marc Rocco died during his sleep in San Fernando Valley.
Filmography
- Scenes from the Goldmine (1987)
- Dream a Little Dream (1989)
- Where the Day Takes You (1992)
- Teresa's Tattoo (1994) (producer only)
- Murder in the First (1995)
- The Jacket (2005) (producer only)
- Take (2008) (producer only)
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- Filmmaker Marc Rocco Dies at 46variety.com
- "Marc Rocco Dies at 46; Filmmaker Directed 'Where the Day Takes You' "latimes.com
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