Name: Frank Campanella
Date of Birth: 12 March 1919 Brother of actor Joseph Campanella. Tall and imposing-looking Italian-American character 'tough guy' who contributed hundreds of roles to Broadway, film and TV, playing both cops and pugnacious bad guys. Originally set out to be a concert pianist. His father was a musician and piano builder and played in orchestras backing up such musical luminaries Jimmy Durante, Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor. Studied drama at Manhattan college. Growing up in New York speaking Italian before he learned English, he later worked as a civilian interpreter during WWII deciphering Italian and Sicilian dialects for the U.S. government. ... Coached Robert De Niro to Oscar-winning success with his Sicilian dialog in The Godfather: Part II (1974). Had minor roles in a large number of director Garry Marshall's films. Once co-hosted a radio show titled "Offbeat Notes on Music" for KCSUN. During World War II he worked as a civilian interpreter, deciphering Italian and Sicilian dialects for the U.S. government. Enrolled at Manhattan College as a drama major. Helped Robert De Niro with the Sicilian dialog in "The Godfather Part II.". Died of complications from Crohn's disease, a disease that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Read more Frank Campanella movies (actor)
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight [No links available]
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