Frank Pellegrino (actor)
For other people with the same name, see Frank Pellegrino.
| Frank Pellegrino | |
|---|---|
| Born | East Harlem, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Actor, restaurateur |
| Years active | started in the restaurant in Harlem at the age of 12. |
Frank Pellegrino is an American actor and restaurateur.
Born in East Harlem, Pellegrino has often acted in law and gangster-themed film and television productions. He was a member of an early 1960s singing group called the Holidaes. Notable acting roles include Johnny Dio in Goodfellas, assorted appearances on Law & Order, and FBI Chief Frank Cubitoso on The Sopranos.
Pellegrino is a co-owner of the restaurant Rao's in New York City. Books written by Pellegrino include Rao's Cookbook, Rao's Recipes from the Neighborhood and Rao's on the Grill. He also produced the CD An Evening at Rao's, featuring music from Rao's jukebox.
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