Portrait of Anthony Franciosa

Anthony Franciosa

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Oct 25 1928
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Jan 19 2006
Anthony Franciosa is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Anthony Franciosa would have been no older than 77 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of The Ghost of Peter Sellers
The Ghost of Peter Sellers
Anthony Franciosa would have been no older than 77 in The Ghost of Peter Sellers as 'Himself (Archive)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 30 2018
Poster of Facing the Past
Facing the Past
Anthony Franciosa was 76 in Facing the Past as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 2005
Poster of Barbra Streisand: The Movie Album
Barbra Streisand: The Movie Album
Anthony Franciosa was 74 in Barbra Streisand: The Movie Album as 'Bene (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 2003
Poster of Rita
Rita
Anthony Franciosa was 74 in Rita as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Anthony Quinn - A Lust for Life
Anthony Quinn - A Lust for Life
Anthony Franciosa was 69 in Anthony Quinn - A Lust for Life as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Sunset Boulevard - 27 Meilen Amerika
Sunset Boulevard - 27 Meilen Amerika
Anthony Franciosa was 68 in Sunset Boulevard - 27 Meilen Amerika as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of City Hall
City Hall
Anthony Franciosa was 67 in City Hall as 'Paul Zapatti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1996
Poster of Double Threat
Double Threat
Anthony Franciosa was 64 in Double Threat as 'Crocker Scott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1992
Poster of Backstreet Dreams
Backstreet Dreams
Anthony Franciosa was 61 in Backstreet Dreams as 'Angelo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1990
Poster of Anthony Quinn: An Original
Anthony Quinn: An Original
Anthony Franciosa was 61 in Anthony Quinn: An Original as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Ghost Writer
Ghost Writer
Anthony Franciosa was 61 in Ghost Writer as 'Vincent Carbone'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 1989
Poster of Fashion Crimes
Fashion Crimes
Anthony Franciosa was 60 in Fashion Crimes as 'Commissioner Rizzo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1989
Poster of Zombie Death House
Zombie Death House
Anthony Franciosa was 60 in Zombie Death House as 'Vic Moretti'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1988
Poster of Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Anthony Franciosa was 58 in Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife as 'Lou Di Luca'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1987
Poster of Stagecoach
Stagecoach
Anthony Franciosa was 57 in Stagecoach as 'Henry Gatewood'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 18 1986
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Anthony Franciosa was 56 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Julie Darling
Julie Darling
Anthony Franciosa was 54 in Julie Darling as 'Harold Wilding'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1983
Poster of Tenebre
Tenebre
Anthony Franciosa was 54 in Tenebre as 'Peter Neal'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1982
Poster of Kiss My Grits
Kiss My Grits
Anthony Franciosa was 53 in Kiss My Grits as 'Charlie Karkas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1982
Poster of Death Wish II
Death Wish II
Anthony Franciosa was 53 in Death Wish II as 'Herman Baldwin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1982
Poster of Side Show
Side Show
Anthony Franciosa was 52 in Side Show as 'Zaranov'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1981
Poster of Help Me Dream
Help Me Dream
Anthony Franciosa was 52 in Help Me Dream as 'Ray'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1981
Poster of The Cricket
The Cricket
Anthony Franciosa was 51 in The Cricket as 'Annibale Meneghetti, detto Ulisse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1980
Poster of The World Is Full of Married Men
The World Is Full of Married Men
Anthony Franciosa was 50 in The World Is Full of Married Men as 'David Cooper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1979
Poster of Firepower
Firepower
Anthony Franciosa was 50 in Firepower as 'the doctor Charles Félix'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1979
Poster of Curse of the Black Widow
Curse of the Black Widow
Anthony Franciosa was 48 in Curse of the Black Widow as 'Mark Higbie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1977
Poster of The Drowning Pool
The Drowning Pool
Anthony Franciosa was 46 in The Drowning Pool as 'Broussard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1975
Poster of Matt Helm
Matt Helm
Anthony Franciosa was 46 in Matt Helm as 'Matt Helm'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1975
Poster of This Is the West That Was
This Is the West That Was
Anthony Franciosa was 46 in This Is the West That Was as 'J.W. McCanles'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1974
Poster of Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Anthony Franciosa was 44 in Ghost in the Noonday Sun as 'Pierre Rodriguez'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Across 110th Street
Across 110th Street
Anthony Franciosa was 44 in Across 110th Street as 'Nick D'Salvio'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1972
Poster of The Catcher
The Catcher
Anthony Franciosa was 43 in The Catcher as 'Joe Cade'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1972
Poster of Earth II
Earth II
Anthony Franciosa was 43 in Earth II as 'Frank Karger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1971
Poster of The Deadly Hunt
The Deadly Hunt
Anthony Franciosa was 42 in The Deadly Hunt as 'Ryan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1971
Poster of Web of the Spider
Web of the Spider
Anthony Franciosa was 42 in Web of the Spider as 'Alan Foster'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 1971
Poster of The Enemy Before Us
The Enemy Before Us
Anthony Franciosa was 41 in The Enemy Before Us as 'Jeff Dillon (as Tony Franciosa)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1970
Poster of In Enemy Country
In Enemy Country
Anthony Franciosa was 39 in In Enemy Country as 'Charles (as Tony Franciosa)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1968
Poster of The Sweet Ride
The Sweet Ride
Anthony Franciosa was 39 in The Sweet Ride as 'Collie Ransom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1968
Poster of A Man Called Gannon
A Man Called Gannon
Anthony Franciosa was 39 in A Man Called Gannon as 'Gannon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1968
Poster of Fathom
Fathom
Anthony Franciosa was 38 in Fathom as 'Peter Merriwether'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1967
Poster of Fame Is the Name of the Game
Fame Is the Name of the Game
Anthony Franciosa was 38 in Fame Is the Name of the Game as 'Jeff Dillon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1966
Poster of The Swinger
The Swinger
Anthony Franciosa was 38 in The Swinger as 'Ric Colby'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1966
Poster of Assault on a Queen
Assault on a Queen
Anthony Franciosa was 37 in Assault on a Queen as 'Vic Rossiter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1966
Poster of A Man Could Get Killed
A Man Could Get Killed
Anthony Franciosa was 37 in A Man Could Get Killed as 'Steve / Antonio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1966
Poster of The Pleasure Seekers
The Pleasure Seekers
Anthony Franciosa was 36 in The Pleasure Seekers as 'Emilio Lacayo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1964
Poster of Rio Conchos
Rio Conchos
Anthony Franciosa was 36 in Rio Conchos as 'Juan Luis Rodriguez'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1964
Poster of Period of Adjustment
Period of Adjustment
Anthony Franciosa was 34 in Period of Adjustment as 'Ralph Bates'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1962
Poster of Careless
Careless
Anthony Franciosa was 33 in Careless as 'Emilio Brentani'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1962
Poster of Go Naked in the World
Go Naked in the World
Anthony Franciosa was 32 in Go Naked in the World as 'Nick Stratton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1961
Poster of The Story on Page One
The Story on Page One
Anthony Franciosa was 31 in The Story on Page One as 'Victor Santini'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Career
Career
Anthony Franciosa was 30 in Career as 'Sam Lawson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1959
Poster of The Naked Maja
The Naked Maja
Anthony Franciosa was 30 in The Naked Maja as 'Francisco Jose de Goya'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1958
Poster of The Long, Hot Summer
The Long, Hot Summer
Anthony Franciosa was 29 in The Long, Hot Summer as 'Jody Varner'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 17 1958
Poster of Wild Is the Wind
Wild Is the Wind
Anthony Franciosa was 29 in Wild Is the Wind as 'Bene'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 1957
Poster of A Hatful of Rain
A Hatful of Rain
Anthony Franciosa was 28 in A Hatful of Rain as 'Polo Pope'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1957
Poster of A Face in the Crowd
A Face in the Crowd
Anthony Franciosa was 28 in A Face in the Crowd as 'Joey DePalma'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1957
Poster of This Could Be the Night
This Could Be the Night
Anthony Franciosa was 28 in This Could Be the Night as 'Tony Armotti'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 14 1957

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Anthony Franciosa was 67+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
Anthony Franciosa was 58+ in Jake and the Fatman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Anthony Franciosa was 56+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Morris Conrad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Anthony Franciosa was 56+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Larry King Live
Larry King Live
Anthony Franciosa was 56+ in Larry King Live as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 1985
Poster of Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves
Anthony Franciosa was 55+ in Finder of Lost Loves as 'Cary Maxwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Masquerade
Masquerade
Anthony Franciosa was 55+ in Masquerade
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 15 1983
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Anthony Franciosa was 53+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Anthony Franciosa was 50+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Arnold Bourdon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Wheels
Wheels
Anthony Franciosa was 49+ in Wheels as 'Smokey Stevenson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 07 1978
Poster of Aspen
Aspen
Anthony Franciosa was 49+ in Aspen as 'Alex Budde'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 05 1977
Poster of Matt Helm
Matt Helm
Anthony Franciosa was 46+ in Matt Helm as 'Matt Helm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1975
Poster of Search
Search
Anthony Franciosa was 43+ in Search as 'Nick Bianco'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Anthony Franciosa was 39+ in The Name of the Game as 'Jeff Dillon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Anthony Franciosa was 35+ in Valentine's Day
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Anthony Franciosa was 34+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Anthony Franciosa was 34+ in The Greatest Show on Earth as 'Warren Duval'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial
Anthony Franciosa was 34+ in Arrest and Trial as 'Steve Jared'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Anthony Franciosa was 33+ in The Virginian as 'Kordick, Ritter Miley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
Anthony Franciosa was 32+ in The Dick Powell Show as 'Charlie Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of The DuPont Show of the Week
The DuPont Show of the Week
Anthony Franciosa was 32+ in The DuPont Show of the Week as 'Fred Russo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Anthony Franciosa was 29+ in Naked City as 'Gorilla'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Anthony Franciosa was 28+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Joe Pendleton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
Anthony Franciosa was 24+ in Kraft Television Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1953
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Anthony Franciosa was 24+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Anthony Franciosa was 23+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Anthony Franciosa was 21+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Anthony Franciosa was 20+ in Studio One as 'Charles Egan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Anthony Franciosa was 15+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944