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Salvatore Anthony Grosso (July 21, 1930 – January 22, 2020), known as Sonny Grosso, was an American film producer, television producer, and NYPD detective, noted for his role in the case made famous in the book and film versions of the French Connection.
23. Jan. 2020 · Sonny Grosso, the true-blue New York City police detective who with his gung-ho partner made the record heroin bust that inspired the Oscar-winning film “The French Connection,” died on Jan. 22...
23. Jan. 2020 · Former NYPD detective Sonny Grosso, whose police work with partner Eddie Egan was used as the plot for the classic 1971 cop flick “The French Connection,” died Wednesday. He was 89.
23. Jan. 2020 · Sonny Grosso, who helped bust a heroin ring with partner Eddie Egan, passed away at 88. He appeared in the 1971 film based on his story, as well as The Godfather and Cruising.
23. Jan. 2020 · Sonny Grosso was a New York City detective who broke up a major heroin ring in 1961 and inspired the Oscar-winning film “The French Connection.” He also had small roles in the movie and became a producer on shows like “Kojak.”
Sonny Grosso was a New York City police officer who inspired the film The French Connection (1971) and appeared in several other movies. He also created and wrote the TV series Night Heat and Baker's Dozen.
22. Jan. 2020 · Grosso was a legendary cop who helped bust a heroin ring and inspired the Oscar-winning movie starring Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider. He later became a producer of crime films and TV shows, and was a friend of Joe DiMaggio and Tony Lo Bianco.
