Frank Adonis

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Frank Adonis
Born
Frank Testaverde Scioscia[1]

(1935-10-27)October 27, 1935
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 2018(2018-12-26) (aged 83)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
OccupationFilm and television actor
Years active1971–2017
Spouse(s)Denise Adonis[2]
Children3[2]

Frank Testaverde Scioscia (October 27, 1935 – December 26, 2018) was an American film and television actor.[3] He was perhaps best known for playing the mobster "Anthony Stable" in the 1990 film Goodfellas, alongside actor, Tony Sirico who played the role of "Tony Stacks".[4][5]

Life and career[]

Adonis was born in Brooklyn, New York.[6] He began his career in 1971, as appearing in the film The French Connection, where he played the uncredited role of a bidder at a car auction in New York.[1][6] Adonis then appeared in films, such as, Shaft's Big Score!, Cops and Robbers, Lucky Luciano, Crazy Joe, The Gambler and The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight.[6][7][8] In 1978, he co-starred in the film Eyes of Laura Mars, in which he played the role of "Detective Sal Volpe".[9]

Later in his career, Adonis co-starred in the 1980 film Raging Bull, where he played the role of "Patsy".[10] He then co-starred and appeared in numerous films, such as, Goodfellas, Spike of Bensonhurst, Wolfen, King of New York, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Find Me Guilty, The Trouble with Cali, True Romance, Casino, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, The Juror and Wall Street.[6][7][8] In 2002, Adonis played the lead role of a bereaved Mafia gangster "Frank" in the film High Times' Potluck. He directed the film One Deadly Road,[8] with also writing for the 2007 film The Woods Have Eyes.[2]

Adonis television credits includes, The Equalizer (4 episodes), The Sopranos, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and New York Undercover.[6][7][8] His last credit was from the 2017 film Proximity to Power, in which was his most recent credit.[1][6]

Death[]

Adonis died in December 2018, after battling a long batle from complications of kidney problems in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 83.[6][7][11] He was undergoing dialysis, in which he was put on a ventilator for at least a week (nine days).[8]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "'Goodfellas' character actor Frank Adonis dead at 83". USA Today. December 27, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Sippell, Margeaux (December 27, 2018). "Frank Adonis, Actor in 'Goodfellas,' 'Raging Bull,' Dies at 83". Variety. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  3. ^ Associated Press (December 28, 2018). "Report: Actor Frank Adonis, Known for 'Goodfellas,' Has Died". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ Connelly, Marie (1993). Martin Scorsese: An Analysis of His Feature Films, with a Filmography of His Entire Directorial Career. McFarland. p. 168. ISBN 9780899508450 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 27, 2018). "Tony Sirico Remembers 'Goodfellas' Co-Star Frank Adonis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Pedersen, Erik (December 27, 2018). "Frank Adonis Dies: 'Goodfellas' & 'Raging Bull' Actor Was 83". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d Lentz, Harris (May 30, 2019). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2018. McFarland. p. 4. ISBN 9781476636559 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ a b c d e Perez, Lexy (December 27, 2018). "Frank Adonis, Actor From 'Goodfellas,' Dies at 83". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  9. ^ Maslin, Janet (August 4, 1978). "Screen: 'Eyes of Laura Mars': In The Netherworld". The New York Times. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  10. ^ Canby, Vincent (November 14, 1980). "Robert De Niro in 'Raging Bull'". The New York Times. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  11. ^ Boroff, David (December 27, 2018). "Frank Adonis, actor who played real-life mobster Anthony Stabile in 'Goodfellas,' dies at 83". New York Daily News. Retrieved December 22, 2021.

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