Frank Alesia

Frank Alesia (January 4, 1944 – February 27, 2011) was an American actor and television director. He was best known for his work in the beach party film genre during the 1960s, including such films as Pajama Party and Riot on Sunset Strip (1967). He later directed episodes of Captain Kangaroo and other television series. and moved to Los Angeles in 1964. He also appeared in the beach party films Pajama Party in 1964 and Beach Blanket Bingo in 1965.

1970s to 1980s In 1970, Alesia appeared in Stanley Kramer's R. P. M., a provocative film for its time, one that portrays student outrage at the issues surrounding the Vietnam war. Along with Henry Brown, Jose Brad and Teda Bracci, he was one of the students.

Alesia later directed episodes of Captain Kangaroo, which earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination in 1979.

Death Frank Alesia died of natural causes at his home in Carlsbad, California, on February 27, 2011, aged 67. He was survived by his wife, Sharon Mae (Lubin), the former spouse of musician Herb Alpert, whom he had wedded in 1983.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1964 Bikini Beach Surfer #4 1964 Pajama Party Pajama Boy 1964 The Disorderly Orderly Interne Uncredited1965 Beach Blanket Bingo Beach Boy 1966 The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini Frank 1967 C'mon, Let's Live a Little Balta 1967 Riot on Sunset Strip Joel 1968 Maryjane Frenchy 1970 R. P. M. Student #9