Frank Sivero
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 6, 1952 in Siculiana, Italy
- Active Years
- 1972–2008 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Frank Sivero is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, and character actor born Francesco LoGiudice on January 6, 1952, in Siculiana, Sicily, Italy, and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is perhaps best known for playing Genco Abbandando, the original consigliere to mobster Vito Corleone, in the 1974 film The Godfather Part II, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. He also appeared as an extra in The Godfather as a witness to Sonny Corleone's beating of his brother-in-law, Carlo. Director Martin Scorsese later cast him as Frankie Carbone, a role based on Angelo Sepe, in the 1990 film Goodfellas.
Career overview
Frank Sivero is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, and character actor who was born Francesco LoGiudice on January 6, 1952, in Siculiana, Sicily, Italy, and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Sivero is perhaps best known for his work in notable feature films directed by prominent filmmakers. In Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 film The Godfather Part II, he played Genco Abbandando, who served as the original consigliere to mobster Vito Corleone. Additionally, Sivero appeared as an extra in the original film The Godfather as one of the witnesses to the brutal beating of Carlo, the brother-in-law of Sonny Corleone.
Director Martin Scorsese subsequently cast Sivero as Frankie Carbone, a role based on Angelo Sepe, in the 1990 film Goodfellas. This casting occurred after Scorsese saw Sivero's performance in The Godfather Part II. Throughout his career, Sivero has accumulated numerous acting credits in various films and television projects.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Ring of Death (2008) as Tommy Micelli
- Shark Swarm (2008) as Davey Ballew
- Truth Be Told (2002) as LaTrenta
- Little Nicky (2000) as Alumni Hall Announcer
- Foolish (1999) as Giovanni
- The Wedding Singer (1998) as Andy
- Urban Relics (1998) as Tommy Two-Lips
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Slim
- Possessed by the Night (1994) as Murray Dunlap
- Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition (1994) as Johnny
- Cop & ½ (1993) as Chu
- Fist of Honor (1993) as Frankie Pop
- GoodFellas (1990) as Frankie Carbone
- Crossing the Mob (1988) as Frank
- Ruthless People (1986) as The Mugger
- 52 Pick-Up (1986) as Vendor
- Johnny Dangerously (1984) as Plumber (uncredited)
- Fear City (1984) as Mobster
- The Ratings Game (1984) as Bruno
- Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983)
- Fighting Back (1982) as Frank Russo
- Going Ape! (1981) as Bad Habit
- Fyre (1979) as Pickpocket
- Sunnyside (1979) as Dezi
- New York, New York (1977) as Eddie Di Muzio
- The Billion Dollar Hobo (1977) as Ernie
- The Selling of Vince D'Angelo (1976) as Vince's Left Hand Man
- The Godfather Part II (1974) as Genco Abbandando
- The Gambler (1974) as Donny's Driver
- Kojak (1973) as Morgan
- Shamus (1973) as Bookie
- The Godfather (1972) as Street Extra (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank Sivero best known for?
Frank Sivero is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ring of Death (2008), Shark Swarm (2008), Little Nicky (2000), The Wedding Singer (1998).
When and where was Frank Sivero born?
Frank Sivero was born on January 6, 1952 in Siculiana, Italy.
How many credits does Frank Sivero have?
Frank Sivero has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2008.
What is Frank Sivero's background in cinema and television?
Frank Sivero is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, and character actor born Francesco LoGiudice on January 6, 1952, in Siculiana, Sicily, Italy, and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is perhaps best known for playing Genco Abbandando, the original consigliere to mobster Vito Corleone, in the 1974 film The Go...
Frank Sivero by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Godfather (1972) as Street Extra (uncredited) — aged about 20
- The Godfather Part II (1974) as Genco Abbandando — aged about 22
- GoodFellas (1990) as Frankie Carbone — aged about 38
- Kojak (1973) as Morgan — aged about 21
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Slim — aged about 42
- The Wedding Singer (1998) as Andy — aged about 46
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