Frank Pellegrino
Frank Joseph Pellegrino (born May 19, 1944 in East Harlem , Manhattan , New York - † January 31, 2017 in New York City , New York) was an American actor and restaurateur .
Pellegrino appeared in more than 30 film and television productions from 1989 on. He became known for his role as FBI agent Frank Cubitoso in the series The Sopranos . In addition to his work as an actor, he was a successful restaurateur with his restaurant Rao’s in his hometown of East Harlem .
Pellegrino died of lung cancer at the age of 72 .
Frank Pellegrinio's story was published in the book "Teufelsköche" by Juan Moreno and Mirco Taliercio, published by Piper Verlag.
Filmography (selection)
- 1990: Good Fellas - Three decades in the Mafia (Good Fellas)
- 1994: $ 2 million tip (It Could Happen to You)
- 1994–1995: New York Undercover (TV series)
- 1997: Cop Land
- 1998: Rear Window (Rear Window)
- 1999: Mickey Blue Eyes
- 1999–2002, 2004: The Sopranos (TV series)
Web links
- Frank Pellegrino in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Abid Rahman: Frank Pellegrino, 'Sopranos' Star and Restaurateur, Dies at 72nd obituary in The Hollywood Reporter , February 1, 2017 (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Sam Roberts: Frank Pellegrino Sr., 72, Is Dead; Proudly Rebuffed Would-Be Diners at Rao's. In: The New York Times . February 1, 2017, accessed May 7, 2017 .
- ^ A b Brian Niemietz: Rao's owner Frank Pellegrino dead at 72. In: New York Daily News . January 31, 2017, accessed February 1, 2017.
- ↑ "Hard shell, but a heart of gold": "Sopranos" star Frank Pellegrino is dead. In: T-online.de . February 1, 2017, accessed February 1, 2017.
- ↑ Sopranos and Goodfellas star Frank Pellegrino dies at 72 after a battle with lung cancer. In: Mail Online . February 1, 2017, accessed February 1, 2017.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pellegrino, Frank |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Pellegrino, Frank Joseph (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American actor and restaurateur |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 19, 1944 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | East Harlem , Manhattan , New York |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 31, 2017 |
| Place of death | New York City , New York , United States |