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Roland La Starza (1927–2009)

Actor

Trivia:

Being both Italian and a heavyweight, he was a very popular boxer in his native New York City. He was good enough to get a shot at Rocky Marciano for the heavyweight championship of the world, but not good enough to win. After he retired as a boxer, he parlayed his popularity into a film and TV career. See more trivia »

Born:

in Bronx, New York, USA

Died:

(age 82) in Port Orange, Florida, USA

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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1973 The Don Is Dead
Mert Shansky (uncredited)
 
1973 The Outfit
Hit Man
 
1973 Incident on a Dark Street (TV movie)
Sonny
 
1967 The Wild Wild West (TV series)
Jake / Joe Kirby
– The Night of Montezuma's Hordes (1967) … Jake (as Roland LaStarza)
– The Night of the Bogus Bandits (1967) … Joe Kirby
 
1967 Point Blank
Reese's Guard (as Roland LaStarza)
 
1967 The Big Mouth
Cop (uncredited)
 
1966 Perry Mason (TV series)
Bouncer
– The Case of the Dead Ringer (1966) … Bouncer
 
1966 Batman (TV series)
Cappy
– Batman Stands Pat (1966) … Cappy
– The Thirteenth Hat (1966) … Cappy
 
1966 Mister Roberts (TV series)
Referee
– The Reluctant Draggin' (1966) … Referee
 
1965 Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV series)
Bugs
– The Green Felt Jungle (1965) … Bugs
 
1962-1963 The Gallant Men (TV series)
Pvt. Ernie Lucavich
– Tommy (1963) … Pvt. Ernie Lucavich
– The Crucible (1963) … Pvt. Ernie Lucavich
– A Taste of Peace (1963) … Pvt. Ernie Lucavich
– Ol' Buddy (1963) … Pvt. Ernie Lucavich
– One Puka Puka (1963) … Pvt. Ernie Lucavich
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1962 Convicts 4
Duke
 
1962 77 Sunset Strip (TV series)
Lippy Torrance
– The Long Shot Caper (1962) … Lippy Torrance
 
1961 Hennesey (TV series)
Shore Patrolman
– The Cohen Mutiny (1961) … Shore Patrolman
 
1949 Prize Fighter (short)
Prize Fighter
 
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1962 Hennesey (TV series)
Himself
– The Man in the Crow's Nest (1962) … Himself
 
1953 The George Jessel Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1953) … Himself
 
1953 Rocky Marciano vs. Roland LaStarza (documentary short)
Himself
 
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Roland LaStarza

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Trivia:

Being both Italian and a heavyweight, he was a very popular boxer in his native New York City. He was good enough to get a shot at Rocky Marciano for the heavyweight championship of the world, but not good enough to win. After he retired as a boxer, he parlayed his popularity into a film and TV career. See more »

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