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Frank Pacelli

1924 – 1997

American television director and producer

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About Frank Pacelli

Lived 1924 – 1997 (aged 72). Frank Pacelli was an American television director and television producer.

Frank Timothy Pacelli (August 23, 1924 — March 7, 1997) was an American television director and producer.

Positions held Producer on Children's Theatre; 1964 Director on Watch Mr. Wizard, Hawkins Falls, Children's Theatre, Days of Our Lives, Return to Peyton Place, The Bold and the Beautiful; and The Young and the Restless; (hired by William J. Bell); 1982–1995

Awards and nominations Born in Chicago, Pacelli had been nominated for thirteen Daytime Emmy Awards in the categories Outstanding Direction for a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team, for his work on Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. He was nominated from 1979 to 1997, and won six times in 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1996, and 1997. He was also nominated for a Directors Guild of America award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials in 1998, for his work on Y&R. His first DE win was shared with Dennis Steinmetz, Rudy Vejar, Randy Robbins and Betty Rothenberg. Frank Pacelli (credited as Frankie Pacelli, back row, standing in the middle) in January 1941 with the cast of NBC radio soap opera Girl Alone.

Frank Pacelli died in Los Angeles at the age of 72.

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Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team
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Frank Timothy Pacelli

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Pacelli?

American television director and producer

When was Frank Pacelli born?

Frank Pacelli was born on 23 August 1924 in Chicago.

When did Frank Pacelli die?

Frank Pacelli died on 7 March 1997 in Los Angeles.

What was Frank Pacelli's occupation?

Frank Pacelli was a television director and television producer.

What nationality was Frank Pacelli?

Frank Pacelli was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Pacelli

· Wikidata: Q5488861

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