Rockets Redglare

Rockets Redglare (May 8, 1949 – May 28, 2001) was an American character actor and stand-up comedian.  As well as his career as an entertainer, he worked as a roadie for a band called The Hassles (with a young Billy Joel), and as a bodyguard and drug supplier to punk rock bassist Sid Vicious and artist-musician Jean Michel Basquiat.

Rockets Redglare is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Dreamland (1997), Down by Law (1986), Oz (1997), Monsters (1988), Big (1988), After Hours (1985), Mystery Train (1989), Animal Factory (2000). The recorded credits span 1984 to 2008, including 24 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.