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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).
Apr 9, 2013 · Learn about the life and career of Rockets Redglare, a junkie actor who appeared in films by Jim Jarmusch, Martin Scorsese and Oliver Stone. From his early days as a dealer and a standup to his roles in Stranger than Paradise, Down by Law and Talk Radio, Redglare was a true American original.
Rockets Redglare was a New York-born actor who appeared in films by Jim Jarmusch and Susan Seidelman. He died in 2001 from complications of kidney and liver failure.
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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.
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Jul 4, 2021 · In moments of deep thought, have you ever wondered what the rockets in “rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air” in the national anthem actually are?
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 Manhattan. He...
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Rockets Redglare was born on May 8, 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 May 28, 2001 in New York City, New York, USA.
