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Frankie Banali(1951-2020)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Director
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Frankie Banali
Randy Rhoads one of the greatest guitar players who ever lived was taken too soon and his story remains a mystery. We experience the life of Randy Rhoads from his time with Quiet Riot to becoming an icon with Ozzy Osbourne.
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Frankie Banali was born on 14 November 1951 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Babylon A.D. (2008), Crank (2006) and Footloose (1984). He was married to Regina Russell Banali and Karen Marie Banali. He died on 20 August 2020 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornNovember 14, 1951
DiedAugust 20, 2020(68)
BornNovember 14, 1951
DiedAugust 20, 2020(68)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Known for

Vin Diesel and Mélanie Thierry in Babylon A.D. (2008)
Babylon A.D.
5.5
  • Soundtrack
  • 2008
Jason Statham in Crank (2006)
Crank
6.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 2006
Footloose (1984)
Footloose
6.6
  • Soundtrack
  • 1984
Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler (2008)
The Wrestler
7.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 2008

Credits

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Actor

  • In the Blood (2019)
    In the Blood
    8.7
    Short
    • Sartana
    • 2019
  • Quiet Riot: Can't Get Enough
    7.0
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 2017
  • W.A.S.P.: Black Forever (1995)
    W.A.S.P.: Black Forever
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1995
  • W.A.S.P.: Arena of Pleasure (1993)
    W.A.S.P.: Arena of Pleasure
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1993
  • W.A.S.P.: Hold on to My Heart (1992)
    W.A.S.P.: Hold on to My Heart
    7.7
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1992
  • W.A.S.P.: Forever Free (1989)
    W.A.S.P.: Forever Free
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1989
  • W.A.S.P.: The Real Me (1989)
    W.A.S.P.: The Real Me
    7.7
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1989
  • Quiet Riot: Stay with Me Tonight (1988)
    Quiet Riot: Stay with Me Tonight
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1988
  • Hear 'n Aid: Stars (1986)
    Hear 'n Aid: Stars
    8.4
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1986
  • Quiet Riot: Twilight Hotel (1986)
    Quiet Riot: Twilight Hotel
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1986
  • Quiet Riot: The Wild and the Young (1986)
    Quiet Riot: The Wild and the Young
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1986
  • Quiet Riot: Party All Night (1984)
    Quiet Riot: Party All Night
    6.2
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1984
  • Quiet Riot: Mama Weer All Crazee Now (1984)
    Quiet Riot: Mama Weer All Crazee Now
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1984
  • Quiet Riot: Cum on Feel the Noize (1984)
    Quiet Riot: Cum on Feel the Noize
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1984
  • Carl Stewart: Trouble at Home
    Music Video
    • Frankie Banali
    • 1983

Composer

  • Quiet Riot: Stay with Me Tonight (1988)
    Quiet Riot: Stay with Me Tonight
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • Quiet Riot: Twilight Hotel (1986)
    Quiet Riot: Twilight Hotel
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1986
  • Quiet Riot: The Wild and the Young (1986)
    Quiet Riot: The Wild and the Young
    6.7
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1986
  • Quiet Riot: Metal Health - Bang Your Head (1983)
    Quiet Riot: Metal Health - Bang Your Head
    7.1
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1983

Director

  • W.A.S.P.: Arena of Pleasure (1993)
    W.A.S.P.: Arena of Pleasure
    6.8
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1993
  • W.A.S.P.: Hold on to My Heart (1992)
    W.A.S.P.: Hold on to My Heart
    7.7
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1992

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Official Trailer
QUIET RIOT: Well now you're here,There's no way back
Trailer 2:32
QUIET RIOT: Well now you're here,There's no way back
QUIET RIOT: Well now you're here,There's no way back
Trailer 2:32
QUIET RIOT: Well now you're here,There's no way back

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 14, 1951
    • Queens, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 20, 2020
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(pancreatic cancer)
  • Spouses
      Regina Russell BanaliNovember 11, 2015 - August 20, 2020 (his death)

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    Drummer for Quiet Riot.

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