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 | |
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| Born | May 16, 1931 Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 2015 (aged 84) Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
He was born in Staten Island, New York and died there on October 5, 2015, from prostate cancer.
Filmography
edit| 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "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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