Mo Rocca

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Mo Rocca Wiki Biography

Maurice Alberto “Mo” Rocca was born on the 28th January 1969 in Washington, D.C., USA of Colombian, Italian, American descent and is an actor, humorist and journalist. He is well known for working as a correspondent for “Sunday Morning” also as a host for “The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation” both aired on CBS. Rocca has been active in the entertainment industry since 1995.

How much is the net worth of Mo Rocca? It has been calculated by authoritative sources that the overall size of his net worth is as much as $1.5 million, as of the data presented in the middle of 2016. Television is the main source of Rocca net worth, though he earned money from other activities, too.

To begin with, Mo was educated at Georgetown Preparatory School. Later, he attended the Jesuit boys’ school in North Bethesda, Maryland. Rocca majored in literature at Harvard University in which he earned Bachelor’s degree.

Concerning his professional career, he debuted as an actor appearing in the musical “Grease” (1993). Later, he starred in another musical “South Pacific” (1994). Then, he worked as a producer and writer for the children’s television series “Wishbone” (1995). Moreover, Mo wrote scripts for other programs for children including “Pepper Ann” and “The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss”. It should be said that the held the position of the regular correspondent in the news satire and talk show “The Daily Show” (1998 – 2003). Moreover, he served as a correspondent for other programs as follows “Larry King Live” (2004), “The Tonight Show” (2004 – 2008) and “Sunday Morning” (2009). As a writer, Rocca won the Emmy Award in 2011, for writing the scenario and scripts for 64th Tony Awards. Since 2012, he has been contributing to “This Morning” aired on CBS. Additionally, he started working as the creator and the host of the television series “My Grandmother’s Ravioli” broadcast on the Cooking Channel since 2012. What is more, Mo judged in the reality television series “Iron Chef America” and hosted “Food(ography)”. Recently, he has been hosting “The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation” (since 2014).

Despite working on television, Mo was also seen on the big screen. In 2005, he created a small role in romantic comedy fantasy film “Bewitched” written, produced and directed by Nora Ephron. Rocca appeared in the main cast of the comedy film “I’ll Believe You” (2006) by Paul Francis Sullivan.

Furthermore, Mo Rocca is the author of the book “All the Presidents’ Pets: The Story of One Reporter Who Refused to Roll Over” (2004). During the visit of Pope Francis, Rocca read a scripture during the Holly Mass held at Madison Square Garden.

Overall, all the above mentioned engagements have added sums to the total size of Mo Rocca net worth.

Finally, the personal life of the television personality and actor, he openly admits to be gay. However, he does not reveal whether he has a partner or not. He keeps his personal life private. Rocca is an advocate for gay rights.

IMDB Wikipedia “Animal Planet” (2005) “Electoral Dysfunction” (2012) “I Love the ’80s” “I’ll Believe You” (2007) “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2008) “My Grandmother’s Ravioli” (Coocing Channel) “Suede Expectations” (burlesques co-author of Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals) “The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation” (CBS) “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” “Food(ography)”All the Presidents’ Pets: The Story of One Reporter Who Refused to Roll Over” (2004) “Iron Chef Americ $1.5 million 1969 2015 6 ft (1.83 m) A Actor Author Bewitched (2005) CBS Sunday Morning” (CBS) Comedian D.C. Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Morning Program (2013 Frank Rocca Georgetown Preparatory School Grease (1993) Harvard University I Love the ’70s Iron Chef America January 28 Journalist Larry Rocca Maurice Alberto “Mo” Rocca Maurice Alberto Rocca Mo Rocca Mo Rocca 180°: Only Half as Tedious as the Regular News Mo Rocca Net Worth or Music Special (2011) Paper Mill Playhouse’s South Pacific (1994) Paul Francis Sullivan Richest Comedians Satirist The Daily Show The Tonight Show Tony Awards for for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy United States United States of America Variety Washington Writer

Mo Rocca Quick Info

Full Name Mo Rocca
Net Worth $1.5 Million
Date Of Birth January 28, 1969
Place Of Birth Washington, D.C., United States
Height 6 ft (1.83 m)
Profession Comedian, Humorist, Actor, Writer, Author, Journalist, Satirist
Education Georgetown Preparatory School, Harvard University
Nationality United States of America
Siblings Frank Rocca, Larry Rocca
Nicknames Maurice Alberto Rocca , Maurice Alberto “Mo” Rocca
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CBSInnovationNation
Twitter https://twitter.com/MoRocca
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IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0733618
Awards Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Morning Program (2013, 2015), Tony Awards for for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy, Variety, or Music Special (2011)
Nominations Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program
Movies “Bewitched” (2005), “I’ll Believe You” (2007), “Electoral Dysfunction” (2012), “Animal Planet” (2005), “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2008)
TV Shows “The Daily Show”, “The Tonight Show”, “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!”, CBS Sunday Morning” (CBS), “My Grandmother’s Ravioli” (Coocing Channel), “The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation” (CBS), “Suede Expectations” (burlesques co-author of Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals), Mo Rocca 180°: Only Half as …

Mo Rocca Trademarks

  1. His Voice
  2. Thick-framed glasses
  3. Frequently appears wearing a bow-tie

Mo Rocca Important Facts

  • Rocca was named one of OUT Magazine’s 100 most influential gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender people for 2013.
  • Set to appear at Utah Valley State College in Orem, Utah [January 2008]
  • Set to appear at Emory University’s Dooley’s Week [March 2008]
  • Mo knows all the songs from the musical “Cats”. He saw the original production when he was 13, and came to love it. After seeing it over 40 times when ushering the show in Washington D.C., though, he came to hate the show.
  • Spoke on the campus of the University of North Carolina as the 2005 Senior Class speaker.
  • Attended the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston.
  • Appears as a regular panelist on National Public Radio’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!”
  • Has two brothers; Larry and Frank
  • He is half Colombian and half Italian
  • Former editor of “Perfect 10” magazine, which exclusively features models without breast implants.
  • Member of Hasty Pudding Theatrical group and writer of 1990 Pudding show “Suede Expectations.”
  • Has degree in English Lit from Harvard University (class of 1991).

Mo Rocca Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
The Good Wife 2015-2016 TV Series Ted Willoughby Actor
The Young and the Restless 2014 TV Series Milton Actor
Royal Pains 2012 TV Series Officiant Actor
Etta, Kit, and Grace 2010 Video short Buzz Actor
Ugly Betty 2009 TV Series TV Host Actor
Law & Order: Criminal Intent 2008 TV Series T.K. Richmond Actor
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2008 TV Series Protest Leader Actor
I’ll Believe You 2006 Dr. Francis H. Flenderman, PHD Actor
Piece of Cake 2006 Short Gordon Stints Actor
Bewitched 2005 E! Reporter Actor
Ed 2003 TV Series Gideon Mandel Actor
Death of a Dynasty 2003 Male Staff Writer Actor
The 64th Annual Tony Awards 2010 TV Special special material by Writer
Whoa! Sunday with Mo Rocca 2005 TV Series documentary Writer
Pepper Ann 1997 TV Series Writer
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss 1996 TV Series Writer
Wishbone TV Series written by – 2 episodes, 1995 staff writer – 1 episode, 1995 Writer
The Smoking Gun TV 2003 TV Series executive producer – 1 episode Producer
Wishbone 1995 TV Series producer – 1 episode Producer
Wishbone 1995 TV Series staff writer – 1 episode Miscellaneous
Lidia Celebrates America 2011 TV Series documentary special thanks – 1 episode Thanks
The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation 2014-2017 TV Series documentary Himself / Himself – Host Self
CBS News Sunday Morning 2008-2016 TV Series documentary Himself / Himself – Correspondent / Himself – Contributor / … Self
Jeopardy! 2015-2016 TV Series Himself – Clue Giver / Himself – Video Clue Presenter / Himself – Celebrity Contestant Self
I Love You… But I Lied 2016 TV Series Himself Self
My Grandmother’s Ravioli 2012-2015 TV Series Himself – Host Self
60 Minutes Sports 2015 TV Series documentary Himself – Correspondent (segment “Gone Fishin”) Self
The Daily Show 1998-2015 TV Series Himself – Correspondent / Himself / Himself – Co-Host Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2015 TV Series Himself Self
Countdown to the Hollywood Film Awards 2014 TV Special Himself – Co-Host Self
The Kitchen 2014 TV Series Himself – Host, My Grandmother’s Ravioli Self
Trending Bites 2014 TV Movie Himself – Host Self
CBS This Morning 2012-2014 TV Series Himself – Contributor / Himself – Correspondent / Himself Self
Katie 2013-2014 TV Series Himself Self
Beat Bobby Flay 2014 TV Series Himself – Judge / Mentor Self
Late Show with David Letterman 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Food Network’s 20th Birthday Party 2013 TV Movie documentary Himself – Host Self
The Talk 2013 TV Series Himself Self
Rachael Ray 2013 TV Series Himself Self
American Graduate Day 2013 TV Movie Himself Self
Would You Rather…? with Graham Norton 2012-2013 TV Series Himself Self
Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me Live! 2013 TV Movie Himself Self
Iron Chef America: The Series 2005-2013 TV Series Himself – Judge Self
Red Eye w/Tom Shillue 2012 TV Series Himself – Guest Panelist Self
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell 2012 TV Series Himself Self
Electoral Dysfunction 2012 Documentary Himself – Host Self
Real Time with Bill Maher 2012 TV Series Himself Self
CBS This Morning: Saturday 2012 TV Series Himself – Contributor Self
Lidia Celebrates America 2011 TV Series documentary Special Guest (segment “Christmas Eve”) Self
The Best Thing I Ever Ate 2011 TV Series Himself Self
Rocco’s Dinner Party 2011 TV Series Himself Self
Nova ScienceNow 2011 TV Series documentary Himself – Correspondent Self
Food(ography) 2010-2011 TV Series Himself – Host Self
Invitation to World Literature 2010 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 2009-2010 TV Series Himself – Guest Expert Self
The Joy Behar Show 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 2009 TV Series Himself – Expert Self
Abraham Obama 2009 Documentary Himself Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2006-2008 TV Series Himself – Correspondent / Himself / Himself – Correspondent in Washington Self
Tom Green’s House Tonight 2007 TV Series Himself Self
Drinks with LX 2007 TV Series Himself Self
The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet 2007 TV Series Himself Self
I Love the ’70s: Volume 2 2006 TV Series Himself Self
I Love Toys 2006 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Late Night with Conan O’Brien 2004-2006 TV Series Himself Self
How They Won 2005 TV Special Himself – Host Self
I Love the Holidays 2005 TV Special documentary Himself Self
I Love the 80’s 3-D 2005 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Whoa! Sunday with Mo Rocca 2005 TV Series documentary Himself – Host Self
I Love the ’90s: Part Deux 2005 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Larry King Live 2004 TV Series Himself Self
I Love the ’90s 2004 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Best Week Ever with Paul F. Tompkins 2004 TV Series Himself / Panelist (2004) Self
Things I Hate About You 2004 TV Series Himself – Host Self
The Smoking Gun TV 2003 TV Series Himself – Host and Correspondent Self
VH1 Big in 03 2003 TV Special Himself Self
I Love the ’80s Strikes Back 2003 TV Series documentary Himself Self
I Love the ’70s 2003 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Iraq: A Look Baq (Or, How We Learned to Stop Reporting and Love the War) 2003 TV Special Himself – Correspondent Self
I Love the ’80s 2002 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The Road to Washington 2002 TV Special Himself Self
On the Air: An On Air Guide to Getting on the Air 2002 TV Special Himself – Co-Host Self
Never Mind the Buzzcocks 2002 TV Series Himself Self
Mo Rocca’s Back to School Special 2001 TV Special Himself – Host Self
The Campaign Trail to the Road to the White House: Storytellers 2000 TV Special Himself – Correspondent Self
The Campaign Trail to the Road to the White House 2000 TV Special Himself – Correspondent Self
The Greatest Millennium 1999 TV Special Himself – Correspondent Self
Win Ben Stein’s Money 1999 TV Series Himself Self
The Daily Show Summer Spectacular 1999 TV Special Himself Self
The Daily View 1999 TV Special Himself Self
The Daily Show Year-End Spectacular ’98 1998 TV Special Himself Self
Iron Chef America Countdown 2012 TV Series Himself – Judge Archive Footage

Mo Rocca Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2015 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Morning Program CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) Won
2015 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Special Class Series The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation (2014) Won
2013 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Morning Program CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) Won
2011 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special The 64th Annual Tony Awards (2010) Won
2015 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Morning Program CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) Nominated
2015 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Special Class Series The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation (2014) Nominated
2013 Daytime Emmy Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Morning Program CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) Nominated
2011 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special The 64th Annual Tony Awards (2010) Nominated