Tom Pedi | |
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.JPG) Pedi in a scene from Arnie (1971) | |
| Born | Thomas Joseph Pedi September 14, 1913 Brooklyn, New York City, US |
| Died | December 29, 1996 (aged 83) Burbank, California, US |
| Alma mater | New Utrecht High School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1937–1987 |
| Spouse | Stacey Hunter |
| Children | 1 |
Thomas Joseph Pedi[1] (September 14, 1913 – December 29, 1996) was an American actor whose work included roles on stage, television and film in a career spanning 50 years.[2] He was particularly well-known for his portrayal of Rocky, the night barman, in The Iceman Cometh, a part which he originated and played on stage, film and television.[3][4] Pedi was the cousin of voice actress Christine Pedi.[5]
- ^ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K9W-W9CH : 10 February 2023), Thomas Joseph Pedi, .
- ^ "Tom Pedi". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ "Tom Pedi, Brooklynite, Makes Hit With O'Neil and Public". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. November 10, 1946. p. 32. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "HIGHBROW BROADWAY (continued): THE ICEMAN COMETH; O'Neill's play is too long, too wordy, but deeply absorbing". Life. October 28, 1946. p. 110. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Pogrebin, Robin (March 20, 2001). "Christine Pedi Keeps Making an Impression With Her Parodies of Broadway's Divas". The New York Times. p. E1. ProQuest 431693232.
She said she was also influenced by her cousin, Tom Pedi, a character actor who was in the original productions of 'Guys and Dolls,' 'Death of a Salesman' and 'A View from the Bridge.' 'Tom did it for the love of theater,' she said. 'He didn't care about the approval of anyone else. He did it because he loved to be onstage.'