Frank Albanese (May 16, 1931[1] – October 5, 2015) was an American actor known for playing mobsters, notably on the HBO hit series The Sopranos as Patrizio Blundetto.[2] He also appeared in gangster films like Goodfellas. In the film The Godfather: Part III, he appeared as the Grand Marshal of the St. Gennaro Feast at the head of the street parade procession.

Frank Albanese
Born(1931-05-16)May 16, 1931
DiedOctober 5, 2015(2015-10-05) (aged 84)
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor

He was born in Staten Island, New York and died there on October 5, 2015, from prostate cancer.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1971 Plaza Suite Parking Lot Attendant Uncredited
1972 The Godfather Tattaglia's Assassin Uncredited
1990 Goodfellas Mob Lawyer
1990 The Godfather: Part III Grand Marshal at St. Gennaro Feast Uncredited
1995 Dead Presidents Mr. Gianetti
2005 Rose Woes and Joe's Italian Speaking Customer
2007 Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe Frail Old Doctor
2008 Meatballs, Tomatoes and Mobsters Uncle Rizzo
2010 Old Secrets No Lies Pepino
2010 Shake Road Pops

References

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  1. ^ Marble, Steve (October 12, 2015). "Boxer-turned-actor Frank Albanese dies at 84; played Tony Soprano's forgetful Uncle Pat". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Frank Albanese, Tony's Uncle Pat on 'The Sopranos,' Dies at 84". The New York Times. October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
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