Anthony Franciosa

Born: 1928-10-25

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Anthony Franciosa (born Anthony George Papaleo; October 25, 1928 – January 19, 2006) was an American actor.

Franciosa began his career on stage and made a breakthrough after portraying a brother of the drug addict in the play A Hatful of Rain, which earned him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He reprised his role in its subsequent film adaptation, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

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Known For

City Hall
Tenebre
Death Wish II
Stagecoach
The Long, Hot Summer
Anthony Quinn: An Original
Across 110th Street
Rio Conchos
The Naked Maja
Night of 100 Stars II

Top Movie Credits

City Hall Paul Zapatti
Tenebre Peter Neal
Death Wish II Herman Baldwin
Stagecoach Henry Gatewood
Across 110th Street Nick D'Salvio
Rio Conchos Rodriguez
The Naked Maja Francisco Jose de Goya