Person
Frank Adonis
Acting · 1935–2018 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Frank Testaverde Scioscia (October 27, 1935 – December 26, 2018) was an American actor. Adonis was a long-time character actor frequently cast in gangster roles, such as mobster Anthony Stabile in the 1990 film Goodfellas.
Known for
The Sopranos
Guest #1
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Eddie
The Equalizer
Limo Driver
GoodFellas
Anthony Stabile
Casino
Rocky
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Vinnie
The Juror
DeCicco
True Romance
Frankie
King of New York
Paul Calgari
Raging Bull
Patsy
Filmography
- 2012The Trouble with CaliUncle Vito
- 2007The Woods Have EyesBubba
- 2006SaddamJoe DIBello
- 2006Find Me GuiltyPhil Radda
- 2003High Times PotluckFrank
- 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentEddie
- 1999Ghost Dog: The Way of the SamuraiValerio's Bodyguard
- 1999Black and WhiteFrank
- 1999The SopranosGuest #1
- 1998One Deadly Road
- 1998Mob QueenMaderiaga
- 1996The JurorDeCicco
- 1995CasinoRocky
- 1994Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveVinnie
- 1994Finding InterestThe Godfather
- 1993True RomanceFrankie
- 1992Bad LieutenantLarge
- 1990GoodFellasAnthony Stabile
- 1990King of New YorkPaul Calgari
- 1988Spike of BensonhurstVinaca
- 1987Wall StreetCharlie
- 1985The EqualizerLimo Driver
- 1981WolfenScola
- 1980Raging BullPatsy
- 1978Eyes of Laura MarsSal Volpe
- 1976PattyThe Sports Promoter
- 1975The Sister in LawBenjo
- 1974The GamblerMan in Park with Donny
- 1974Crazy JoeFalco Family Soldier Gate Guard (uncredited)
- 1973Lucky LucianoKiller of Gene Giannini in New York (uncredited)
- 1973Cops and RobbersPicnic Hood
- 1972Shaft's Big Score!Rip
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