Frank Adonis

Frank Testaverde Scioscia (October 27, 1935 – December 26, 2018) was an American film and television actor.[3] He was perhaps best known for playing the mobster "Anthony Stable" in the 1990 film Goodfellas, alongside actor, Tony Sirico who played the role of "Tony Stacks".[4][5]

Frank Adonis
Born
Frank Testaverde Scioscia[1]

(1935-10-27)October 27, 1935
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 2018(2018-12-26) (aged 83)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
OccupationFilm and television actor
Years active1971–2017
Spouse(s)Denise Adonis[2]
Children3[2]

Life and career

Adonis was born in Brooklyn, New York.[6] He began his career in 1971, as appearing in the film The French Connection, where he played the uncredited role of a bidder at a car auction in New York.[1][6] Adonis then appeared in films, such as, Shaft's Big Score!, Cops and Robbers, Lucky Luciano, Crazy Joe, The Gambler and The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight.[6][7][8] In 1978, he co-starred in the film Eyes of Laura Mars, in which he played the role of "Detective Sal Volpe".[9]

Later in his career, Adonis co-starred in the 1980 film Raging Bull, where he played the role of "Patsy".[10] He then co-starred and appeared in numerous films, such as, Goodfellas, Spike of Bensonhurst, Wolfen, King of New York, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Find Me Guilty, The Trouble with Cali, True Romance, Casino, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, The Juror and Wall Street.[6][7][8] In 2002, Adonis played the lead role of a bereaved Mafia gangster "Frank" in the film High Times' Potluck. He directed the film One Deadly Road,[8] with also writing for the 2007 film The Woods Have Eyes.[2]

Adonis television credits includes, The Equalizer (4 episodes), The Sopranos, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and New York Undercover.[6][7][8] His last credit was from the 2017 film Proximity to Power, in which was his most recent credit.[1][6]

Death

Adonis died in December 2018, after battling a long batle from complications of kidney problems in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 83.[6][7][11] He was undergoing dialysis, in which he was put on a ventilator for at least a week (nine days).[8]

References
  1. "'Goodfellas' character actor Frank Adonis dead at 83". USA Today. December 27, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  2. Sippell, Margeaux (December 27, 2018). "Frank Adonis, Actor in 'Goodfellas,' 'Raging Bull,' Dies at 83". Variety. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  3. Associated Press (December 28, 2018). "Report: Actor Frank Adonis, Known for 'Goodfellas,' Has Died". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. Connelly, Marie (1993). Martin Scorsese: An Analysis of His Feature Films, with a Filmography of His Entire Directorial Career. McFarland. p. 168. ISBN 9780899508450 – via Google Books.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (December 27, 2018). "Tony Sirico Remembers 'Goodfellas' Co-Star Frank Adonis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  6. Pedersen, Erik (December 27, 2018). "Frank Adonis Dies: 'Goodfellas' & 'Raging Bull' Actor Was 83". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  7. Lentz, Harris (May 30, 2019). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2018. McFarland. p. 4. ISBN 9781476636559 – via Google Books.
  8. Perez, Lexy (December 27, 2018). "Frank Adonis, Actor From 'Goodfellas,' Dies at 83". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  9. Maslin, Janet (August 4, 1978). "Screen: 'Eyes of Laura Mars': In The Netherworld". The New York Times. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  10. Canby, Vincent (November 14, 1980). "Robert De Niro in 'Raging Bull'". The New York Times. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  11. Boroff, David (December 27, 2018). "Frank Adonis, actor who played real-life mobster Anthony Stabile in 'Goodfellas,' dies at 83". New York Daily News. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
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