Frank Adonis

Born: 1935-10-27

Frank Adonis (born October 27, 1935), sometimes credited as Frank Martin, is an American film and television actor. He was born Frank Testaverde Scioscia in Brooklyn, New York. Adonis is a long-time character actor frequently cast in gangster roles.


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as Anthony Stabile
Released: 1990-09-12

The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by...

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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

as Vinnie
Released: 1994-02-04

He's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Jim Carrey is on the case to find the Miami Dolphins' missing...

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True Romance

as Frankie
Released: 1993-09-09

Clarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in...

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Casino

as Rocky
Released: 1995-11-22

In early-1970s Las Vegas, Sam "Ace" Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers...

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Raging Bull

as Patsy
Released: 1980-11-14

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring...

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Wall Street

as Charlie
Released: 1987-12-10

A young and impatient stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading...

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The Juror

as DeCicco
Released: 1996-02-02

With his gangster boss on trial for murder, a mob thug known as "the Teacher" tells Annie Laird...

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King of New York

as Paul Calgari
Released: 1990-07-18

A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute...

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Eyes of Laura Mars

as Sal Volpe
Released: 1978-08-02

A famous fashion photographer develops a disturbing ability to see through the eyes of a serial...

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Bad Lieutenant

as Large
Released: 1992-11-20

While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious...

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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

as Valerio's Bodyguard
Released: 1999-10-06

An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of ancient Japan finds...

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Black and White

as Frank
Released: 1999-09-04

Rich Bower is an up-and-coming star in the hip-hop world. Everyone wants to be around him,...

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Find Me Guilty

as Phil Radda
Released: 2006-03-16

Based on the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who defended himself in court for what...

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The Gambler

as Man in Park with Donny (as Frank Scioscia)
Released: 1974-10-02

New York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But...

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Wolfen

as Scola
Released: 1981-07-24

A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in...

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Shaft's Big Score!

as Rip
Released: 1972-06-08

John Shaft is back as the lady-loved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client.

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Spike of Bensonhurst

as Vinaca
Released: 1988-11-11

Spike Fumo is an Italian kid apsiring to be a boxer. He falls in love with a rich girl, who...

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The Trouble with Cali

as Uncle Vito
Released: 2012-02-21

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Crazy Joe

as Falco Family Soldier Gate Guard (uncredited)
Released: 1974-02-08

The rise and fall of a Mafia gangster, based on the life of murdered New York gangster "Crazy"...

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Cops and Robbers

as Picnic Hood
Released: 1973-08-15

Two disillusioned New York policemen plan a $10 million robbery to fuel their low pensions, only...

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The Sister in Law

as Benjo
Released: 1974-07-04

Robert and Edward are brothers involved in a web of adultery and deceit. They share Edward's...

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Mob Queen

as Maderiaga
Released: 1998-01-27

In Brooklyn of the '50s, small-time mobster George and his sidekick Dip realize they've...

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The Woods Have Eyes

as Bubba
Released: 2007-10-16

When a group of young campers wander into the backwoods of upstate New York to see if Cappy's...

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Finding Interest

as The Godfather
Released: 1994-01-01

Barney Barnaby was alone, stuck in a life that seem to be heading straight to nowhere. He could...

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Saddam

as Joe DIBello
Released: 2006-05-25

The story of two Italian men who are posted to Iraq on a mysterious mission to guard the cell of...

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One Deadly Road

as uncredited
Released: 1998-07-31

"Everybody wants to be an actor or a gangster. " That's life according to mafia hustler Tony...

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Patty

as The Sports Promoter
Released: 1976-02-11

Doctors and "experts" sit around the discuss the Patty Hearst kidnaping case, which is seen in...

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The Sopranos

as Guest #1
First aired: 1999-01-10

The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he...

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Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Eddie
First aired: 2001-09-30

The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its...

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The Equalizer

as Limo Driver
First aired: 1985-09-18

Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private...

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