Frank Albanese Biography

Fast Facts

• Got his first role, a tiny speaking part in the Martin Ritt film "The Brotherhood," and went on to study acting with Uta Hagen and Bob Elston
• Was a heavyweight prizefighter and protégé of Rocky Graziano before a brain injury ended his boxing career, going on to work as a longshoreman before becoming an actor
• Best known as an actor who appeared in mob movies like "Goodfellas" and two "Godfather" films as well as the TV series "The Sopranos․"
• Was a member of the Lambs, a Manhattan social club for actors, as well as the Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre
• Studied judo, Tae Kwan Do and falun gong, and also taught a variety of different dancing styles