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Frank Pellegrino(1944-2017)

  • Actor
  • Producer
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Frank Pellegrino
Frank Pellegrino was born on 19 May 1944 in East Harlem, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for GoodFellas (1990), Knockaround Guys (2001) and Mickey Blue Eyes (1999). He was married to Josephine Nicita. He died on 31 January 2017 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornMay 19, 1944
DiedJanuary 31, 2017(72)
BornMay 19, 1944
DiedJanuary 31, 2017(72)
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Known for

Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, and Mark Jacobs in GoodFellas (1990)
GoodFellas
8.7
  • Johnny Dio
  • 1990
Dennis Hopper, John Malkovich, Seth Green, Barry Pepper, and Vin Diesel in Knockaround Guys (2001)
Knockaround Guys
6.1
  • Joey Hook
  • 2001
Promo Poster
Mickey Blue Eyes
5.9
  • Sante
  • 1999
Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Sylvester Stallone, and Ray Liotta in Cop Land (1997)
Cop Land
7.0
  • Mayor
  • 1997

Credits

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Actor

  • Odd Mom Out (2015)
    Odd Mom Out
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Ronaldo
    • 2015
  • Federico Castelluccio, Frank Pellegrino, and Mike Starr in Delivering the Goods (2012)
    Delivering the Goods
    6.1
    • Mr. Quentin
    • 2012
  • What About Sal?
    TV Short
    • Ralph
    • 2008
  • Ralph Macchio and Artie Lange in Beer League (2006)
    Beer League
    5.9
    • Gina's Dad
    • 2006
  • God's Gift
    Short
    • Louie
    • 2006
  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Mario Van Peebles, Jaclyn DeSantis, Luis Guzmán, and Jay Hernandez in Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)
    Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
    5.0
    Video
    • Crooning Wiseguy
    • 2005
  • Brooklyn Lobster (2005)
    Brooklyn Lobster
    6.3
    • Judge Astarita
    • 2005
  • Searching for Bobby D (2005)
    Searching for Bobby D
    4.6
    • John Argano, Sr.
    • 2005
  • Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Aida Turturro in The Sopranos (1999)
    The Sopranos
    9.2
    TV Series
    • Frank Cubitoso
    • Frank Cubitosi
    • 1999–2004
  • Happy End (2003)
    Happy End
    5.3
    • Bernie
    • 2003
  • Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe in Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
    Law & Order: Criminal Intent
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Carl Pettijohn
    • 2002
  • Michael Beach, Eddie Cibrian, Kim Raver, Jason Wiles, Coby Bell, Amy Carlson, Molly Price, Anthony Ruivivar, and Skipp Sudduth in Third Watch (1999)
    Third Watch
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Mr. Dawkins
    • 2001
  • Dennis Hopper, John Malkovich, Seth Green, Barry Pepper, and Vin Diesel in Knockaround Guys (2001)
    Knockaround Guys
    6.1
    • Joey Hook
    • 2001
  • Friends and Family (2001)
    Friends and Family
    6.3
    • Mr. Torcelli
    • 2001
  • Samantha Buck, Ed O'Neill, and Jeffrey Pierce in Big Apple (2001)
    Big Apple
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Howard Klein
    • 2001

Producer

  • Enquiring Minds: The Untold Story of the Man Behind the National Enquirer (2014)
    Enquiring Minds: The Untold Story of the Man Behind the National Enquirer
    6.9
    • executive producer
    • 2014

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 19, 1944
    • East Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 31, 2017
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(lung cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Josephine Nicita1968 - January 31, 2017 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Appears on the CD "An Evening at Rao's" (1998).
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Did you know

  • Trivia
    Co-owner, with Frank Pellegrino Jr., of the popular restaurant, "Rao's", in New York City and at "Caesar's Palace" in Las Vegas.
  • Trademark
    Big nose

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