Alex Rocco had a recurring role on The Simpsons as the head of Itchy and Scratchy Studios! He’s also appeared The Wedding Planner, Find Me Guilty, Smokin’ Aces and Scammerhead.
In a nod to his role in The Godfather, Rocco was part of Audi’s R8 ad during the Super Bowl in 2008, which was a tongue-in-cheek yet very clever and successful commercial! However, such is a life that good things come to an end, with Rocco, at the age of 79 passing away. He leaves behind a legacy with his acting credits and his four children.
Geri Jewell – Now
Today, she is best known these days for her roles on HBO’s Deadwood, Glee, Alcatraz, Strong Medicine, and 21 Jump Street! As far as the silver screen goes, you might have seen Geri on The Night of the White Pants and Two of a Kind.
But at heart, Geri was destined to bring joy and laughter, continuing with her comedic roles, despite her disability. The fact that Geri could laugh at herself, and create infectious laughter against all odds, is a true credit to her and her nature.
Alex Rocco – Then
Taking on the role of the mischievous Jo’s father Charlie Polniaczek is Alex Rocco. It was sort of one of his side gigs because when you’re Moe Greene in The Godfather, you’re definitely going to be in demand as an actor.
In the 70s Rocco appeared in both films and television series, in films including Return to Horror High, P.K. and the Kid, Scenes from the Goldmine, and Lady in White. His other acting gigs include television roles in, St. Elsewhere, The Golden Girls, The A-Team, and Murder, She Wrote.
Roger Perry – Then
After being discovered by none other than Lucille Ball, he was already in the industry for over 20 years!
He was known for his one-liners and for attempting to tame the chaos brought on by the girls!
Roger Perry – Now
After the show, Roger did slow down a little, enjoying life with then-wife Jo Anne Worley. They later split, and he remarried Joyce Bulifant in 2002.
A little-known fact about Perry is that he, in fact, served as an intelligence officer in the United States Air Force during the early 50s! After 16 years with Joyce, Perry was to take his final bow, with prostate cancer claiming him in 2018. Rip Mr. Parker!