TV Shows - Rockets Redglare
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on May 13, 2024. Rockets Redglare has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#634Ozas Barber • 1 episode • #634 most popular showOz is a gritty and intense drama television series that aired from 1997 to 2003. Set in the Oswald State Correctional Facility, the show follows the lives of a diverse group of inmates and the staff members who work in the prison. With its realistic portrayal of prison life and its exploration of themes like power, morality, and survival, Oz captivated audiences and pushed the boundaries of television storytelling. The show's dark and complex characters, coupled with its raw and intense narratives, make it a must-watch for fans of gripping and thought-provoking dramas.
Movies - Rockets Redglare
Sorted by online popularity. Rockets Redglare has appeared in 11 movies with data.
#1,275Bigas Motel Clerk • #1,275 most popular movieBig is a 1988 American fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall and starring Tom Hanks as a young boy who magically transforms into an adult overnight, navigating the challenges of being a grown-up while still feeling like a child inside.
#1,633After Hoursas Angry Mob Member • #1,633 most popular movieAfter Hours is a 1985 American black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese, known for its dark humor and cult status.
#2,896Trees Loungeas Stan • #2,896 most popular movieTrees Lounge is a 1996 American comedy-drama film that explores the self-destructive behavior of a group of characters who frequent a local bar and lounge. Tommy Basilio, portrayed by Steve Buscemi, navigates through loss, unemployment, and complicated relationships in a witty yet dark manner.
#3,063Desperately Seeking Susanas Taxi Driver • #3,063 most popular movieDesperately Seeking Susan is a 1985 American comedy-drama film following a bored housewife, Roberta, who becomes entangled in the life of a free-spirited drifter named Susan after a case of mistaken identity.
#3,225Mystery Trainas Liquor Store Clerk • #3,225 most popular movieMystery Train is a 1989 comedy-drama anthology film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, set in Memphis, Tennessee, with a triptych of stories unfolding over one night.
#3,312Animal Factoryas Big Rand • #3,312 most popular movieAnimal Factory is a 2000 neo-noir film set in San Quentin State Prison, directed by Steve Buscemi. The story follows Ron Decker, a young man who faces a five-year jail sentence after being wrongly implicated as a drug dealer. In prison, he is taken under the wing of veteran con Earl Copen, who protects him from potential harm.
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#4,872Down by Lawas Gig • #4,872 most popular movieDown by Law is a 1986 American black-and-white independent neo-beat noir comedy film directed by Jim Jarmusch.
#6,492Shakedownas Ira • #6,492 most popular movieShakedown is a 1988 American action crime drama film that follows the story of an idealistic lawyer and a veteran cop teaming up to uncover the truth behind a police corruption scandal.
#7,370Rooftopsas Carlos • #7,370 most popular movieRooftops is a 1989 American crime and dance musical drama film that delves into the lives of two homeless teenagers in Manhattan who are passionate about a unique form of dance-street fighting called 'combat'.
#8,272In the Spiritas Bartender • #8,272 most popular movieIn the Spirit is a 1990 American comedy film that follows the story of a woman who hires a peculiar New Age enthusiast to redecorate her apartment, leading to unexpected events.
Rockets Redglare Biography
Rockets Redglare (born Michael Morra; May 8, 1949 – May 28, 2001) was an American character actor and stand-up comedian. He appeared in over 30 films in the 1980s and 1990s, including independent and mainstream films such as After Hours (1985) and Desperately Seeking Susan (1985). Born in New York City to a heroin-addicted mother, Redglare developed a heroin addiction while still in utero. He was given an opiate derivative in his baby formula to help him withdraw from the drug. Raised by his aunt in Lindenhurst, New York, Redglare's father and uncle were involved in the Italian-American underworld in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. He adopted the stage name Rockets Redglare after his mother's tragic death.
On May 13, 2024, Rockets Redglare had 270 Wikipedia visits, making him the #12,537 most popular actor online.
