Mo Rocca Biography: Age, Partner, Net Worth, TV Shows, Books, Parents, Height

Maurice Alberto Rocca, known professionally as Mo Rocca, is an American humorist, journalist, and actor renowned for his witty commentary and engaging storytelling across television, radio, and literature.

He is best known as a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, host of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation on CBS, and creator of the Mobituaries podcast and book, which explore overlooked historical figures.

His satirical edge and versatile career, spanning The Daily Show to Broadway, have made him a beloved figure in media, celebrated for blending humor with insightful reporting.

Profile

• Full Name: Maurice Alberto Rocca
• Stage Name: Mo Rocca
• Born: January 28, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Humorist, Journalist, Actor, Author
• Height: 1.83 m
• Parents: Maria Luisa Tini Rocca, Marcel Rocca
• Siblings: Larry Rocca, Frank Rocca
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Maurice Alberto Rocca was born on January 28, 1969, in Washington, D.C., to Maria Luisa Tini Rocca, a Colombian immigrant who arrived in the U.S. in 1956, and Marcel Rocca, a third-generation Italian-American from Leominster, Massachusetts.

Raised alongside his brothers, Larry and Frank. He attended Georgetown Preparatory School, a Jesuit boys’ school in North Bethesda, Maryland, graduating in 1987. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Harvard University in 1991, where he served as president of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals and performed in productions like Little Shop of Horrors.

His ethnicity is mixed (Colombian, Italian), and his religion is unknown.

Career

Maurice Alberto Rocca began his career behind the scenes, writing and producing for the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning PBS children’s series Wishbone, as well as The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss on Nickelodeon and Pepper Ann on ABC. His on-camera breakthrough came in 1998 as a correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, where his “That’s Quite Interesting” segment showcased his sharp wit and satirical flair, contributing to the show’s rising popularity.

He also acted on stage, playing Doody in the Southeast Asia tour of Grease (1993) and appearing in South Pacific at Paper Mill Playhouse (1994), before landing the role of Vice Principal Douglas Panch in Broadway’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

From 2004 to 2008, Rocca served as a satirical correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, covering events like the 2004 Democratic and Republican national conventions for Larry King Live. His transition to CBS Sunday Morning in 2006, becoming a full correspondent in 2011, marked a shift to more serious journalism, with profiles of figures like Chris Rock and historical pieces on U.S. presidents.

He created and hosted My Grandmother’s Ravioli (2012–2015) on the Cooking Channel, learning recipes from grandparents across America, and has hosted The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation since 2014, earning Daytime Emmy Awards for both. His 2011 Primetime Emmy for writing the 64th Annual Tony Awards highlights his versatility.

Rocca’s Mobituaries podcast, launched in 2019, and its companion New York Times bestselling book explore underappreciated historical figures, earning widespread acclaim. In 2024, he released Roctogenarians, a book celebrating late-in-life achievers, further cementing his reputation for unique storytelling.

A regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, Rocca continues to engage audiences with his humor and curiosity, with recent CBS Sunday Morning segments covering topics from gerrymandering to Hollywood legends. His influence lies in making niche subjects accessible and entertaining, inspiring a broader appreciation for history and culture.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mobituaries
• Twitter Handle: @MoRocca
• Facebook Handle: Mo Rocca

Personal Life

Maurice Alberto Rocca, openly gay since coming out in 2011 on The Six Pack podcast, has kept his romantic life private but has mentioned having a partner in interviews, declining to share their identity. He has never married and has no children.

Filmography

• Bewitched (2005) – Auditioning Actor
• I’ll Believe You (2007) – Dr. Francis H. Flenderman, PhD
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2008) – Protest Leader
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2008) – T.K. Richmond
• The Young and the Restless (2014, 2023) – Milton
• The Good Fight (2018) – Ted Willoughby
• Electoral Dysfunction (2012, 2016) – Narrator

Net Worth

Maurice Alberto Rocca’s estimated net worth is $3 million USD. His wealth primarily comes from his work as a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, hosting The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation, and his Mobituaries podcast and books.