Frank Sivero
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Frank Sivero (born January 6, 1952) is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur and character actor, perhaps best known for playing the roles of Genco Abbandando in Mario Puzo's and Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather Part II and Frankie Carbone (based on Angelo Sepe) in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas. Sivero was born Francesco LoGiudice in Siculiana, Sicily, Italy, and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He can be seen as an extra in The Godfather as one of the witnesses to Sonny Corleone's brutal beating of his brother-in-law, Carlo. Director Martin Scorsese cast him as Frankie Carbone after seeing his performance in The Godfather: Part II. He also appeared in the The Wedding Singer with Adam Sandler. Description above from the Wikipedia article Frank Sivero, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Frank Sivero reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 30 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Frank Sivero's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Frank Sivero remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Godfather, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Frank Sivero Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank Sivero's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frank Sivero.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ring of Death | Tommy Micelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Shark Swarm | Davey Ballew | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Truth Be Told | LaTrenta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Little Nicky | Alumni Hall Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Foolish | Giovanni | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Urban Relics | Tommy Two-Lips | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Wedding Singer | Andy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Possessed by the Night | Murray Dunlap | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition | Johnny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Fist of Honor | Frankie Pop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Cop & ½ | Chu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | GoodFellas | Frankie Carbone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Crossing the Mob | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | 52 Pick-Up | Vendor | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Ruthless People | The Mugger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Johnny Dangerously | Plumber (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Ratings Game | Bruno | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Fear City | Mobster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Likely Stories, Vol. 4 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Fighting Back | Frank Russo | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Going Ape! | Bad Habit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sunnyside | Dezi | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Fyre | Pickpocket | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Billion Dollar Hobo | Ernie | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | New York, New York | Eddie Di Muzio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Selling of Vince D'Angelo | Vince's Left Hand Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Genco Abbandando | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Gambler | Donny's Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Shamus | Bookie | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Street Extra (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Frank Sivero - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frank Sivero?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Sivero is "The Godfather" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Frank Sivero acted in?
Frank Sivero has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frank Sivero?
Other notable films include "The Godfather Part II", "GoodFellas", and "Truth Be Told".