Francis Capra
Birth Name:
Francis Capra
Birth Place:
Bronx, New York, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Youth Actor Co-Starring in a Motion Picture Drama for "A Bronx Tale" in 1994
- Made his acting debut as Calogero "C" Anello in the 1993 film "A Bronx Tale․"
- Quote: "It was just what I needed at the time․ I was doing guest stints here and there playing criminals and gang members on television․ 'Veronica Mars' was the first opportunity I had to play a criminal with a heart․"
- Founded the production company Take Off Productions with fellow actor De'Aundre Bonds
- Reunited with his "Veronica Mars" co-star Kristen Bell on the set of "Heroes" in 2008
- Best known for his role as Eli "Weevil" Navarro in "Veronica Mars" and as Maxwell Connor in "Kazaam․"
- Has more than 18 tattoos, including the dollar and cents signs at the corners of his eyes, symbols for the Greek Muses Thalia and Melpomene, and the words "Forsaken" and "Forgiven" on the back of his hands
- Is interested in eSports and is a longtime player of "StarCraft" and "World of Warcraft․"
Awards
- 1994Young Artist Award - Best Youth Actor Co-Starring in a Motion Picture Drama:Nominated
- 1996Stinker Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1996Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Hairstyle:Nominated