Biography
Sonny Grosso was a New York City police officer when his experiences with his partner
Eddie Egan during the early '60s became the basis of the film
The French Connection (1971). Grosso had a bit part in the film while Egan had a more substantial role. Grosso later appeared in two more feature films,
Report to the Commissioner (1974) and
Cruising (1980). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide