Tonight I tuned into the 14th season premiere of Law & Order: SVU way late and only saw the last 20 minutes of it but noted that the episode was dedicated to John Moresco.
I was wondering who he was and here’s what seems to be the information on John Moresco:
That he was a driver in the television industry, under the Theatrical Teamsters Local 817, in New York. He passed away in August of this year, 2012.
He is noted for having driven for projects such as 2010′s For Colored Girls & The Switch, 2009′s Precious, 2006′s Little Children & 1994′s Leon: The Professional. Having been in the industry for many years and only adding these credits under his name, I suspect he was a humble man.
With limited clues, this is the best information I can deduce on who the man was.
R.I.P. good sire.
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I was wondering the samething. Thank you for the information.
Your welcome Bryan. If I find more concrete/extensive information at a later date, I will add it. (I’d rather have a better confirmation than what I have now.)
I too was wondering. Thanks, again. If you find a photo please post.
Bruce- thank you for posting this up as I too was curious to find out who “John Moresco was. If you find anything else out about him and his works, please do the honor and share it with us. Have a great night sir!!
Great episode, thanks for the information.
I was also wondering that. Thank you so much. Love the episode.
Enjoyed last night’s episode. I wasn’t sure who this man was either. I did notice that the State’s Atty was a character that use to be on Criminal Minds. This is another good show my husband and I have been watching for years. Many times there are dedications to people that work behind the scenes, but I am always curious if its someone I know from a show.
There is a screenwriter’ named Robert Moresco who was an actor for a prior SVU episode in ’93…. It is possible they are related??
I also thank you for this post. I looked him up and saw the article about being a driver. I was confused and thought this can’t be him. I’m glad it was; what a nice tribute!
Thank you for posting that info. I was wondering the same thing!
Thanks. Just watched the DVRed episode and was wondering who he was. Would have been nice if they provided more information about him.
I hear what you’re saying Michelle, but to be honest, there’s a lot to be considered and what they did do, is pay homage to someone they loved on the crew. I think it’s fine, because then there’s me and my investigative skills, if any info is to be had.
And to everyone, your welcome. I appreciate the ‘thanks’ and good thoughts.
Glad to see this I always wonder who the “In Memory” person is and of course went and looked it up
Thanks for letting us know.
I adore this show, I miss some of the characters that have left, but it is a big favorite, and thank you. I just saw that episode where they mentioned John Moresco. Evidently it isn’t anyone who is a regular, but RIP John, If you had anything at all to do with this show, then you are a winner. God bless
google his name and click “images” and you will have many pictures of him
John Moresco was the father of one of my closest friends growing up. He was a Teamster for many, many years. He was signed on to SVU from the pilot season and worked until he became ill, this past summer. He was a very humble man and the select credits given are only a few of many… there are truly too many to list. Every actor he drove loved him, he genuinely cared about every person in his life. His brother is Robert Moresco, producer of Crash and many other films. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a beautiful granddaughter. No one will ever forget him. Rest in peace, John… you always called me your angel and now you are mine.
MICHELLE,
Thank you very much for contributing this information about John.
Bruce
THANKS FOR THE INFO, ITS NICE TO REMEMBER AND NEVER FORGET .
Thanks to Bruce and Michelle for this information. In this dog-eat-dog world we live in, the REAL people tend to be cast aside or forgotten. I love this show and the idealism it portrays, i.e. that there really are trustworthy, unaffected REAL people out there who live their lives honestly, humbly and glorification free. Thanks again Bruce and Michelle. xx
Thank you both for the information. SVU has been a favourite of mine for years and I love the characters and the realism. Due to a work schedule I was unable to watch the episodes when they aired but I taped them and am catching up as I have time. This morning I watched the episode dedicated to John Moresco and came to my computer to find out who he was. I am very pleased to find the cast cared enough about a crew member to dedicate such a powerful episode to him. Again, thank you for the information.
just saw the show w/john moresco’s dedication and found this site while trying to find out about the dedication. thanks to all who posted. john sounds like a great guy. the staff and participants of the show must be special as well to remember a partner who never made the spotlight!