Saverio Guerra (born August 25, 1964 in

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) is an American actor, best known for his roles as Bob in the

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''Becker'' and Mocha Joe in '' Curb Your Enthusiasm'', along with numerous other roles in films and television series.

Career

Guerra played Sammy Feathers in the

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'', which originally aired on

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from 1996 to 1997. He then joined the short-lived sitcom ''

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'', playing Caesar Santos. He played a recurring role,

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, on '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' from 1997-2000. He played the obnoxious, sleazy Bob on the sitcom ''

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'', starring

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, from 1998 to 2003. Guerra was a recurring cast member during the first two seasons and a main cast member from season three through season five. Prior to the series' fourth season, the supporting cast members, including Guerra, filed a lawsuit against Paramount Television for breach of contract, after they did not receive a promised pay rise. The suit was ultimately settled and the series continued for six seasons. Guerra did not renew his contract for the shortened season 6. Bob's absence is explained by his going on vacation and he is never mentioned again. He played Commissioner Brooks in ''

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'' in the episode " Mr. Monk Gets Fired". Guerra played Mocha Joe in season 7 of the HBO series '' Curb Your Enthusiasm'', and reprised the role in season 10 as the season's "primary antagonist". He appeared in an episode of the

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comedy ''

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'' as well as the TBS comedy '' The Detour''. He played Neil DeLuca in the HBO series ''

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.'' Guerra also played Sidney Franklin, a matador and friend of

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, in the 2012 television biopic '' Hemingway & Gellhorn'', directed by

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. Other television roles include guest spots on shows like '' Caroline in the City'' and recurring parts on '' Weeds'', and most recently ''Hightown'' and '' The Last O.G''. In addition to his television work, Guerra has appeared in several films including '' Mr. Wonderful'' (1993), '' Bad Boys'' (1995), ''

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'' (1996), ''

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'' (1999), ''

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'' (1999), and '' Lucky You''.

Personal life

He wrote a one-man show called ''Adoption'' about his family. He is the godfather of actress

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's son Jackson. He spent many years on the New York theater scene. Guerra grew up in a loving and loud family. It wasn't until he was faced with a life-threatening car accident that he decided to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Guerra, Saverio Living people 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male television actors American people of Italian descent 1964 births