James A. Rocco
FILM & TELEVISION
Child’s Play — Paramount Pictures · Directed by Sidney Lumet
All My Children — Hans · ABC
ADDITIONAL SELECTED CREDITS
The Fantasticks — Hucklebee · Stage One
Wind in the Willows — Police Chief & Chief Weasel U/S · Broadway
Fantasma — Romeo · Public Theatre, NY Shakespeare Festival / Festival Latino
Oliver! — With Ray Walston and Jules Munshin, Tour
Carousel — With John Raitt, Chateau deVille
Pageant
Frankie Cavalier
Cabaret Oldtown, Kansas
“Jamie’s just electric. He pulls everyone he’s working with up to that level.”
— Christine Tasheff, Producer, Cabaret Oldtown
Acting
From Broadway and international stages to intimate regional theatres, James A. Rocco brings musicality, character, and a distinctive presence to his work as an actor. His roles span charismatic rock singers, complex outsiders, and larger-than-life comic personalities.
FEATURED STAGE ROLES
Cats
Rum Tum Tugger
Broadway — Winter Garden Theatre
“The present cast is in one or two instances even better than the first. I particularly liked Laurie Beechman the new Grizabella and Jamie Rocco as The Rum Tum Tugger.”
— Clive Barnes, The New York Post
Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies
Co-Star
National and international productions, including Paris, Tokyo, and a TV Asahi broadcast.
“The outstanding moments include Rocco’s endearing performance of ‘Everything but You,’ sung to a broom like one of those Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly numbers.”
— St. Paul Pioneer Press/Dispatch
Into the Woods
The Witch
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
“Rocco’s voice and acting ability carry him through it with style.”
— Douglas J. Keating, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Backstage as the Witch in Into the Woods.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Judas
Paper Mill Playhouse; tours and regional productions.
Review — Paper Mill Playhouse:
“Rocco gives a wildly physical, high risk performance … He paints an indelible picture of a degenerated spirit.”
— The Newark Star-Ledger
Complete acting résumé available upon request.