- Born
- Died
- Nickname
- Uncle Frank
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Frank Campanella was born on March 12, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Pretty Woman (1990), Overboard (1987) and Heaven Can Wait (1978). He died on December 30, 2006 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- RelativesLuke Campanella(Niece or Nephew)Joseph Campanella(Sibling)
- Often Cast by director Garry Marshall
- Older brother of actor Joseph Campanella.
- Growing up in New York speaking Italian before he learned English, he later worked as a civilian interpreter during WWII deciphering Italian and Sicilian dialects for the U.S. government.
- Coached Robert De Niro to Oscar-winning success with his Sicilian dialog in The Godfather Part II (1974).
- Originally set out to be a concert pianist. His father was a musician and piano builder and played in orchestras backing up such musical luminaries Jimmy Durante, Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor.
- Had minor roles in a large number of director Garry Marshall's films.
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