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Rockets Redglare (born Michael Morra; May 8, 1949 – May 28, 2001) was an American character actor and stand-up comedian. He appeared in over 30 films in the 1980s and 1990s, including a number of independent films and mainstream films, such as After Hours (1985) and Desperately Seeking Susan (1985).
Rockets Redglare was a New York-born actor and musician who appeared in films by Jim Jarmusch and Susan Seidelman. He also claimed to be the killer of Nancy Spungeon, Sid Vicious's partner, in a controversial book.
Apr 9, 2013 · Director Luis Fernandez de la Reguera painted a tortured but witty portrait of the hustler turned actor turned alternative celebrity in the 2003 documentary Rockets Redglare!
Sep 14, 2023 · Rockets Redglare was a New York outsider celebrity who appeared in movies like "Desperately Seeking Susan" and "After Hours". He also knew Sid Vicious and was present at the Chelsea Hotel on the night of Nancy Spungen's murder, but his involvement is unclear.
Jun 6, 2001 · Rockets Redglare, a comedian, actor and longtime fixture on the Lower East Side of Manhattan who played characters not unlike himself in many movies, died on May 28 in...
May 28, 2001 · Rockets Redglare was an American actor and comedian who appeared in films such as After Hours, Desperately Seeking Susan, and Basquiat. He also worked as a roadie, a bodyguard, and a drug supplier to Sid Vicious and Jean Michel Basquiat.
Rockets Redglare was born on 8 May 1949 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Big (1988), Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) and Mystery Train (1989). He died on 28 May 2001 in New York City, New York, USA.
