About Frank Adonis
Lived 1935 – 2018 (aged 83). Frank Adonis was an American actor and television actor.
Life and career Adonis was born in Brooklyn, New York. His first film role was in 1971 in The French Connection, where he played the uncredited role of a bidder at a car auction in New York. In 1978, he co-starred in the film Eyes of Laura Mars, in which he played the role of Detective Sal Volpe.
In 1980 Adonis co-starred in the film Raging Bull, where he played the role of Patsy. He appeared in further films including Goodfellas, Spike of Bensonhurst, Wolfen, King of New York, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Find Me Guilty, The Trouble with Cali, True Romance, Casino, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, The Juror and Wall Street.
Filmography
Film
Television
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Who was Frank Adonis?
American actor (1935-2018)
When was Frank Adonis born?
Frank Adonis was born on 27 October 1935 in Brooklyn.
When did Frank Adonis die?
Frank Adonis died on 26 December 2018 in Las Vegas.
What was Frank Adonis's occupation?
Frank Adonis was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was Frank Adonis?
Frank Adonis was American.
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