Rocky Graziano Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Rocky Graziano was born on January 1, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA as Thomas Rocco Barbella. He was an actor and writer, known for Miami Undercover (1961), The Martha Raye Show (1954) and Country Music Holiday (1958). He was married to Norma Unger. He died on May 22, 1990 in New York City.
Full Name
Rocky Graziano
Net Worth
$6 Million
Date Of Birth
January 1, 1919
Died
May 22, 1990, New York City, New York, United States
Place Of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Height
1.7 m
Weight
72 kg
Profession
Actor, Professional Boxer
Work Position
World Middleweight Champion
Nationality
American
Spouse
Norma Unger
Children
Audrey Graziano, Roxie Graziano
Parents
Nicola Barbella, Ida Scinto
Siblings
Joe
Nicknames
Rocky Graziano, Graziano, Rocky, Thomas Rocco Barbella
IMDB
Movies
Teenage Millionaire, Country Music Holiday, Mister Rock and Roll, Somebody Up There Likes Me, The Doctor and the Playgirl, Night Run
TV Shows
Miami Undercover, Make Me Laugh (original), The Martha Raye Show, The Henny and Rocky Show
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Trademark
1
Powerful right cross
2
His left hook
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Quote
1
When I was a kid I stole everything that began with the letter A. A car, a jacket, a....
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Somebody up there likes me.
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Fact
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Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 348-350. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999.
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During the 1960s and early 1970s had a restaurant in North Miami, Florida on Biscayne Blvd. called "Rocky Graziano's".
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Lost his last fight by 10 round decision to Chuck Davey on national t.v.
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Refused to throw a fight to Cowboy Shank and was suspended by the New York Boxing Commission for failure to report a bribe.
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His 3 fight series with Tony Zale are considered among the greatest fights in Boxing History.
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Was AWOL from the US Army during World War II and served a one year prison term.
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Scored an upset knockout win over highly-favored Billy Arnold to break into the world ratings.
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His father was a professional boxer who fought under the nickname, Fighting Nick Bob.
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Defeated world champions Freddie"Red"Cochrane(twice by knockout), Tony Zale(KO 6), and Marty Servo(KO 2).
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Won 52 fights by knockout, 11 in the first round.
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Good friends with Martha Raye and Frank Sinatra.
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Reversed 6 of his 10 career defeats.
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Knocked down Sugar Ray Robinson in their 1952 Middleweight Title fight before being knocked out himself in 3 rounds.
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Pro Record: 67-10-6 (52 KOs)
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His autobiography "Somebody Up There Likes Me" was turned into a successful biopic in 1956 starring Paul Newman.
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Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1983.
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World middleweight boxing champion, 1947-1948. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1991.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Tallahassee 7000
1961
TV Series
Rocky
Naked City
1959
TV Series
Eddie Gibbs / Lou Curtis
Studio One in Hollywood
1956
TV Series
Pablo
The Henny and Rocky Show
1955
TV Series
Host
All Star Revue
1952-1953
TV Series
Martha's Boyfriend / Martha's Boyfriend (Sketch) / Guest Comic Actor
Mod Squad
1971
TV Series
Doc Russo
Cauliflower Cupids
1970
The Rocker
Tony Rome
1967
Packy
The Doctor and the Playgirl
1963
Car 54, Where Are You?
1963
TV Series
Antoinne
Miami Undercover
1961
TV Series
Rocky
Teenage Millionaire
1961
Rocky aka Edward
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Somebody Up There Likes Me
1956
autobiography
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Sweet Science
1999
TV Series documentary
Himself
Night of 100 Stars
1982
TV Special
Himself
Tomorrow Coast to Coast
1981
TV Series
Himself
The Mike Douglas Show
1970-1977
TV Series
Himself - Pro Boxer / Himself - Ex-Pro Boxer / Himself - Pro Boxing Great / ...
The Way It Was
1977
TV Series
Himself
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Muhammad Ali
1976
TV Special
Himself
Music Country U.S.A.
1974
TV Series
Himself
The Dean Martin Show
1973-1974
TV Series
Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1972
TV Series
Himself
The Merv Griffin Show
1967-1970
TV Series
Himself
The Joey Bishop Show
1968-1969
TV Series
Himself
Personality
1969
TV Series
Game Celebrity / Himself
The Kraft Music Hall
1968
TV Series
Himself
The New Life Style (Just to Be Love)
1968
Himself - U.S. inserts
World Heavyweight Championship: Muhammad Ali vs. Zora Folley
1967
TV Movie
Himself - Guest
The Keefe Brasselle Show
1963
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest
Heavyweight Elimination Contest: Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones
1963
Himself - Guest
The Jack Paar Tonight Show
1958-1962
TV Series
Himself
The Tonight Show
1962
TV Series
Himself - Ex-Boxer
Be Our Guest
1960
TV Series
Himself
I've Got a Secret
1957-1959
TV Series
Himself - Celebrity Guest
The Ed Sullivan Show
1958
TV Series
Himself
The Garry Moore Show
1958
TV Series
Himself
Make Me Laugh
1958
TV Series
Himself
The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom
1958
TV Series
Himself
Country Music Holiday
1958
Himself
Night Beat
1957
TV Series documentary
Himself
Mister Rock and Roll
1957
Himself
The Steve Allen Plymouth Show
1956-1957
TV Series
Himself - Boxer / Himself - Guest
Atlantic City Holiday
1956
TV Movie
Himself
The Vic Damone Show
1956
TV Series
Himself
The Martha Raye Show
1954-1956
TV Series
Himself
The Name's the Same
1953-1955
TV Series
Himself - Contestant / Himself - Celebrity Guest / Himself