# Tom Pedi

Thomas Joseph Pedi (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. 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. Pedi was the cousin of voice actress Christine Pedi.

## Early life and career

A Brooklyn native, Pedi was the son of Angelo Pedi and Carmen Raimondo. He attended New Utrecht High School, graduating in 1933. Four years later, Pedi made his professional debut as Benito Mussolini in the Harold Rome revue, Pins and Needles.

## Personal life and death

On August 7, 1953, Pedi married Philadelphia-born showgirl Stacey Hunter in London, while in the midst of an extended engagement with the touring company of Guys and Dolls. By the time the couple returned to the U.S. the following October, they had a young son, Alexander, in tow.
On December 29, 1996, at age 83, Pedi died of a heart attack in Burbank, California. His cremated remains are interred at Loma Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton, California.

## Performances
### Theater

Except where indicated, listings come from the Internet Broadway Database.
| Start | End | Title | Role |
| September 28, 1937 | | Pins and Needles | Benito Mussolini |
| December 21, 1941 | February 7, 1942 | Brooklyn USA | The Dasher |
| October 27, 1945 | November 17, 1945 | Beggars Are Coming to Town | Heinz |
| October 9, 1946 | March 15, 1947 | The Iceman Cometh | Rocky Pioggi |
| February 10, 1949 | November 18, 1950 | Death of a Salesman | Stanley |
| September 29, 1955 | February 4, 1956 | A View from the Bridge / A Memory of Two Mondays | Mike / Mechanic |
| February 28, 1957 | July 13, 1957 | A Hole in the Head | Lenny |
| March 23, 1963 | April 6, 1963 | My Mother, My Father and Me | Tonio Crazzo |
| November 11, 1963 | November 16, 1963 | The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui | Bodyguard |
| April 28, 1965 April 20, 1955 November 24, 1950 | May 9, 1965 May 31, 1955 November 28, 1953 | Guys and Dolls | Harry the Horse |
| October 4, 1966 | December 31, 1966 | The Investigation | The Accused |
| April 18, 1968 | April 20, 1968 | Mike Downstairs | Paul |
Pedi also performed in the premiere of the stage version of State Fair at The Muny in St. Louis in 1969. The show had a two week run.

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1942 | Native Land | Union member intently watching game of checkers | |
| 1948 | The Naked City | Detective Perelli | |
| 1948 | State of the Union | Barber | |
| 1948 | Up in Central Park | O'Toole | |
| 1949 | Criss Cross | Vincent | |
| 1949 | Sorrowful Jones | Once Over Sam | |
| 1950 | Cry Murder | Santorre | |
| 1973 | The Iceman Cometh | Rocky Pioggi | |
| 1974 | The Taking of Pelham One Two Three | Caz Dolowicz | |
| 1976 | Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | Moving Man | Uncredited |
| 1976 | St. Ives | Fat Angie Polaterra | |
| 1978 | The Cat from Outer Space | Honest Harry | |
| 1978 | The One Man Jury | Angie | |
| 1979 | The North Avenue Irregulars | Bartender | |
| 1980 | Little Miss Marker | Vittorio | |

### Television

Except where indicated, listings come from the Internet Movie Database.
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
| 1949 | Repertory Theatre | | Episode: "The Five Lives of Richard Gordon" |
| 1949 | The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre | | Episode: "The Door" |
| 1950 | The Stage Door | Rocco | |
| 1952 | Repertory Theatre | Joe | Episode: "Rich Boy" |
| 1956 | Stanley | Mr. Ferris | Episode: "Opera Tickets" |
| 1958 | Decoy | Maxie Pardo | Episode: "Odds Against the Jockey" |
| 1958 | Omnibus | Bolo | Episode: "The So-Called Human Race" |
| 1958 | Adventures of the Sea Hawk | Le Gross | Episode #1.23 |
| 1960 | Play of the Week | Rocky | Episode: The Iceman Cometh Parts: 1 & 2 |
| 1967 | The Edge of Night | Hector | Episode #1.3048 |
| 1970 | That Girl | Tony | Episode: "The Night They Raided Daddy's" |
| 1971 | Night Gallery | Mr. Boucher | Episode: "A Fear of Spiders" |
| 1970–1971 | Arnie | Julius | 15 episodes |
| 1972 | The Family Rico | Angelo | TV movie |
| 1973 | The New Treasure Hunt | Various | Uncredited |
| 1973 | Maude | Mr. Bungay | Episode: "Maude Takes a Job" |
| 1973 | Lotsa Luck | First Moving Man | Episode: "The Family Plot"Arnie" |
| 1974 | McMillan & Wife | News Vendor | Episode: "Cross & Double Cross" |
| 1974 | Dominic's Dream | Uncle Willie | TV movie |
| 1974 | Kojak | Filacchione | Episode: "You Can't Tell a Hurt Man How to Holler" |
| 1975 | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Al | Episode: "The System" |
| 1975 | The Odd Couple | Louie Menninni | Episode: "Old Flames Never Die" |
| 1975 | Lucas Tanner | Policeman | Episode: "The Noise of a Quiet Weekend" |
| 1976 | McCloud | Santa Claus | Episode: "'Twas the Fight Before Christmas..." |
| 1977 | Serpico | Nick | Episode: "The Party of Your Choice" |
| 1977 | Black Market Baby | Uncle Sanchi | TV movie |
| 1978 | CHiPs | Bruno | Episode: "Vintage '54" |
| 1978 | Human Feelings | Frank | TV movie |
| 1979 | The Ropers | Moving Man | Episode: "Friends and Neighbors" |
| 1979 | Stone | Aaron Abromowitz | TV movie |
| 1987 | Laguna Heat | Jimmy Hylkama | TV movie, (final film role) |