needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (November 2008) Alex Rocco Rocco at the 1990 Annual Emmy Awards Born Alexander Federico Petricone, Jr. February 29, 1936 (1936-02-29) (age 75) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. Occupation Actor Years active 1965–present Spouse Sandie Elaine Garrett (1966–2002) Shannon Wilcox (2005–present) Alex Rocco (born February 29, 1936) is an American actor. His roles have ranged from comedy to playing gangsters in Mafia movies..