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Born into a musical artistic family (his father was a professional jazz guitarist and his mother a trained artist), he first appeared on stage at age seven, performing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on guitar. He landed his first movie, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, at the age of 16, appearing in three scenes. From 1979 to 1984... See full bio »

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Richard A. Rossi Jr.
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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"Rossi shows his wide range as an off-beat leading man and character actor..." (Backstage West) L to R: Wendy Pigott as a grieving widow and Richard Rossi as a strange funeral guest who is 'special.' Richard's character lacks emotional intelligence and awareness of social cues. Although he means well, he accosts Wendy in a very inappropriate attempt to help her mourn. Richard Rossi with Shirley Jones at home in Beverly Hills discussing their performances in Elmer Gantry. Rossi Family Christmas Celebration in Burbank. L to R: Richard, wife Sherrie, daughter Karis, son Joshua. (Christmas, 2011) Richard Rossi, September, 2007 Rance Howard and Director Richard Rossi on the set of "Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story." Actors and co-stars in Ryan Husk's original play "To Fly" celebrate in N. Hollywood. L to R: Camille Falciola and Richard Rossi
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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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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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2013 Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (post-production)
Birddog
 
2011 Suing the Devil
Ray Clark
 
2008 The Contest 2: Darth and Mike Strike Back! (short)
New Ryan
 
2008 Live Fast, Die Young
Rich Stevens
 
2006 Aimee Semple McPherson
David Hutton
 
2005/I Judy
Gavin
 
2001 Close to Home (TV movie)
Officer Miles
 
2000 Thirteen Days
Reporter (uncredited)
 
2000 Gilmore Girls (TV series)
Allen
– Rory's Birthday Parties (2000) … Allen
 
2000 Nikki (TV series)
Dancer #15
– Fierce (2000) … Dancer #15
 
2000 Diagnosis Murder (TV series)
ATM Customer
– Getting Mad, Getting Even (2000) … ATM Customer (uncredited)
 
2000 The X-Files (TV series)
Witness #2
– Fight Club (2000) … Witness #2
 
2000 JAG (TV series)
Jake
– Overdue & Presumed Lost (2000) … Jake (uncredited)
 
2000 Arrest & Trial (TV series documentary)
Jury Foreman
– Tequilla Sunset (2000) … Jury Foreman
 
1999 Pacific Blue (TV series)
Officer Emerson
– God's Gift (1999) … Officer Emerson
 
1998 The King of Queens (TV series)
College Student
– Educating Doug (1998) … College Student (uncredited)
 
1998 To Have & to Hold (TV series)
Wedding Guest
– Pilot (1998) … Wedding Guest
 
1998 Jesus 2000 (short)
Larry Beauberri
 
1998 Players (TV series)
Con Man
– Con-tamination (1998) … Con Man
 
1998 Significant Others (TV series)
Crew Member #2
– The Shoot … Crew Member #2
 
1997 Power Rangers Turbo (TV series)
Mysterious Man
– Spirit of the Woods (1997) … Mysterious Man
 
1997 Ally McBeal (TV series)
Cute Barfly
– The Attitude (1997) … Cute Barfly (uncredited)
 
1997 The Practice (TV series)
Attorney Cohen
– Part IV (1997) … Attorney Cohen (uncredited)
 
1994 Live at Graffitti's (video)
The Troubadour
 
1983-1986 Lightmusic (TV series)
Musical Guest / Musical Guest #1
– Matthew's Party (1986) … Musical Guest
– Walker and Rossi: Poets of Song (1983) … Musical Guest #1
 
1979 The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Roy (uncredited)
 
Show ShowProducer (5 titles)
2013 Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (executive producer) (post-production)
 
2006 Aimee Semple McPherson (producer)
 
2001 Saving Sister Aimee (short) (producer)
 
1994 Live at Graffitti's (video) (producer)
 
1992 Quest for Truth (documentary short) (producer)
 
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2013 Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (written by) (post-production)
 
2006 Aimee Semple McPherson
 
2001 Saving Sister Aimee (short)
 
1992 Quest for Truth (documentary short)
 
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Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (2 titles)
2013 Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (camera operator) (post-production)
 
2006 Aimee Semple McPherson (camera operator)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
2013 Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (composer: theme music, music supervisor) (post-production)
 
Show ShowEditorial Department (1 title)
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2013 Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (casting, executive in charge of casting, extras casting) (post-production)
 
Show ShowArt Director (1 title)
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1992 Quest for Truth (documentary short)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
2007 Crosswords (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.179 (2007) … Himself
 
1992 Quest for Truth (documentary short)
Himself
 
1989 His Place (TV series)
Himself
 
1982 The 700 Club (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 September 1982 (1982) … Himself
 
1981 Evening Magazine (TV series)
Guitar Player
– Their Faith Beats the Odds (1981) … Guitar Player
 

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Aimee Semple McPherson -- A feature film about the life of Aimee Semple McPherson, the famed evangelist of the 1920s.
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My film "Sister Aimee" was a case of art imitating life. I made the movie as an allegory for my own experiences. I wanted to make an honest film telling what I know firsthand about evangelists and the adulation of the personalities that are conduits for the Spirit. See more »

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He teaches acting and guitar lessons in the Hollywood area. See more »

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