Veteran actor Alex Rocco died on Saturday, his daughter Jennifer confirmed on Facebook. He was 79. No details about his death were available.

Rocco, whose film and television credits span five decades, was perhaps best known for his role as casino owner Moe Greene in “The Godfather.” He also played Charlie Polniaczek on “The Facts of Life” from 1981 to 1988. In 1990, Rocco won the primetime Emmy award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his role as Al Floss on “The Famous Teddy Z.” The versatile character actor also provided his voice to “The Simpsons” and Pixar’s 1998 film, “A Bug’s Life.”

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