Portrait of Frank De Kova

Frank De Kova

Bio: Frank DeKova parlayed a sinister scowl, piercing eyes and an all-around menacing attitude into a long career of playing cold-blooded trigger-men, rampaging Indian chiefs, brutal Mexican army officers and the like. So it would probably come as a shock to those who know his work to discover that, before he became an actor, he was--of all things--a schoolteacher
Born: Thu, Mar 17 1910
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Oct 15 1981
Frank De Kova is 71 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Hey Good Lookin'
Hey Good Lookin'
Frank De Kova would have been no older than 71 in Hey Good Lookin' as 'Old Vinnie (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of American Pop
American Pop
Frank De Kova was 70 in American Pop as 'Crisco (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1981
Poster of Mafia on the Bounty
Mafia on the Bounty
Frank De Kova was 69 in Mafia on the Bounty as 'Rupolo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1980
Poster of Cat in the Cage
Cat in the Cage
Frank De Kova was 68 in Cat in the Cage as 'Rachid Khan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1978
Poster of Coonskin
Coonskin
Frank De Kova was 65 in Coonskin as 'Managan (voice) / Ruby (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1975
Poster of Johnny Firecloud
Johnny Firecloud
Frank De Kova was 65 in Johnny Firecloud as 'White Eagle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1975
Poster of Crossfire
Crossfire
Frank De Kova was 65 in Crossfire as 'Albert Ambrose'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 1975
Poster of Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
Frank De Kova was 64 in Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes as 'Big Tony (as Frank deKova)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of The Don Is Dead
The Don Is Dead
Frank De Kova was 63 in The Don Is Dead as 'Giunta'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1973
Poster of The Slams
The Slams
Frank De Kova was 63 in The Slams as 'Capiello'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1973
Poster of Heavy Traffic
Heavy Traffic
Frank De Kova was 63 in Heavy Traffic as 'Angelo "Angie" Corleone (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1973
Poster of The Mechanic
The Mechanic
Frank De Kova was 62 in The Mechanic as 'The Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1972
Poster of The Wild Country
The Wild Country
Frank De Kova was 60 in The Wild Country as 'Two Dog'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle
The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle
Frank De Kova was 57 in The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1967
Poster of The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Frank De Kova was 55 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'The tormentor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1965
Poster of The Sword of Ali Baba
The Sword of Ali Baba
Frank De Kova was 55 in The Sword of Ali Baba as 'Old Baba'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of Those Calloways
Those Calloways
Frank De Kova was 54 in Those Calloways as 'Nigosh'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1965
Poster of Follow That Dream
Follow That Dream
Frank De Kova was 52 in Follow That Dream as 'Jack (as Frank de Kova)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1962
Poster of Atlantis: The Lost Continent
Atlantis: The Lost Continent
Frank De Kova was 51 in Atlantis: The Lost Continent as 'Sonoy the Astrologer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1961
Poster of The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
Frank De Kova was 49 in The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond as 'Syndicate Chairman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1960
Poster of The Jayhawkers!
The Jayhawkers!
Frank De Kova was 49 in The Jayhawkers! as 'Evans'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Day of the Outlaw
Day of the Outlaw
Frank De Kova was 49 in Day of the Outlaw as 'Denver, Bruhn's Gang'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1959
Poster of Apache Territory
Apache Territory
Frank De Kova was 48 in Apache Territory as 'Lugo (as Frank deKova)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1958
Poster of Teenage Cave Man
Teenage Cave Man
Frank De Kova was 48 in Teenage Cave Man as 'The Black-Bearded One'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1958
Poster of Machine-Gun Kelly
Machine-Gun Kelly
Frank De Kova was 48 in Machine-Gun Kelly as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1958
Poster of The Brothers Karamazov
The Brothers Karamazov
Frank De Kova was 47 in The Brothers Karamazov as 'Capt. Vrublevski'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1958
Poster of Cowboy
Cowboy
Frank De Kova was 47 in Cowboy as 'Alcaide'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1958
Poster of Ride Out for Revenge
Ride Out for Revenge
Frank De Kova was 47 in Ride Out for Revenge as 'Chief Yellow Wolf'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1957
Poster of Run of the Arrow
Run of the Arrow
Frank De Kova was 47 in Run of the Arrow as 'Red Cloud (as Frank De Kova)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1957
Poster of Appointment with a Shadow
Appointment with a Shadow
Frank De Kova was 47 in Appointment with a Shadow as 'Dutch Hayden'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of Not One Shall Die
Not One Shall Die
Frank De Kova was 46 in Not One Shall Die as 'Egyptian Official'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Reprisal!
Reprisal!
Frank De Kova was 46 in Reprisal! as 'Charlie Washackle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1956
Poster of The White Squaw
The White Squaw
Frank De Kova was 46 in The White Squaw as 'Yellow Elk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1956
Poster of The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments
Frank De Kova was 46 in The Ten Commandments as 'Abiram'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Pillars of the Sky
Pillars of the Sky
Frank De Kova was 46 in Pillars of the Sky as 'Zachariah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1956
Poster of Santiago
Santiago
Frank De Kova was 46 in Santiago as 'Jingo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1956
Poster of Johnny Moccasin
Johnny Moccasin
Frank De Kova was 46 in Johnny Moccasin as 'Brave Scout'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1956
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Frank De Kova was 45 in The Lone Ranger as 'Chief Red Hawk'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1956
Poster of Shack Out on 101
Shack Out on 101
Frank De Kova was 45 in Shack Out on 101 as 'Prof. Claude Dillon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1955
Poster of Hold Back Tomorrow
Hold Back Tomorrow
Frank De Kova was 45 in Hold Back Tomorrow as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1955
Poster of The Man from Laramie
The Man from Laramie
Frank De Kova was 45 in The Man from Laramie as 'Padre'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1955
Poster of Strange Lady in Town
Strange Lady in Town
Frank De Kova was 45 in Strange Lady in Town as 'Anse Hatlo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 1955
Poster of They Rode West
They Rode West
Frank De Kova was 44 in They Rode West as 'Isatai'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1954
Poster of Drum Beat
Drum Beat
Frank De Kova was 44 in Drum Beat as 'Modoc Jim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1954
Poster of Passion
Passion
Frank De Kova was 44 in Passion as 'Martinez (as Frank de Kova)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1954
Poster of Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings
Frank De Kova was 44 in Valley of the Kings as 'Akmed Salah (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1954
Poster of King of the Khyber Rifles
King of the Khyber Rifles
Frank De Kova was 43 in King of the Khyber Rifles as 'Ali Nur'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1953
Poster of Fighter Attack
Fighter Attack
Frank De Kova was 43 in Fighter Attack as 'Benedetto'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1953
Poster of All the Brothers Were Valiant
All the Brothers Were Valiant
Frank De Kova was 43 in All the Brothers Were Valiant as 'Stevenson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1953
Poster of Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Frank De Kova was 43 in Arrowhead as 'Chief Chattez'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1953
Poster of The Desert Song
The Desert Song
Frank De Kova was 43 in The Desert Song as 'Mindar'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1953
Poster of Raiders of the Seven Seas
Raiders of the Seven Seas
Frank De Kova was 43 in Raiders of the Seven Seas as 'Captain Romero'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1953
Poster of Split Second
Split Second
Frank De Kova was 43 in Split Second as 'Dummy'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1953
Poster of The Big Sky
The Big Sky
Frank De Kova was 42 in The Big Sky as 'Moleface (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 1952
Poster of Holiday for Sinners
Holiday for Sinners
Frank De Kova was 42 in Holiday for Sinners as 'The Wiry Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 1952
Poster of Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death
Frank De Kova was 37 in Kiss of Death as 'Con Library (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1947

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 The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Frank De Kova was 67+ in The Incredible Hulk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of The Swiss Family Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson
Frank De Kova was 65+ in The Swiss Family Robinson
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Frank De Kova was 64+ in Baretta
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
Frank De Kova was 64+ in The Rockford Files as 'Nova (as Frank De Kova)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Frank De Kova was 64+ in Police Woman as ', Vito Angelo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Frank De Kova was 64+ in Little House on the Prairie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Run, Joe, Run
Run, Joe, Run
Frank De Kova was 64+ in Run, Joe, Run
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Toma
Toma
Frank De Kova was 63+ in Toma
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 21 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Frank De Kova was 63+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Frank De Kova was 61+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Frank De Kova was 59+ in Love, American Style
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Frank De Kova was 58+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Phil Kalama'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The High Chaparral
The High Chaparral
Frank De Kova was 57+ in The High Chaparral as 'Aguirre'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Frank De Kova was 55+ in The F.B.I. as 'Faber, Dracus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of F Troop
F Troop
Frank De Kova was 55+ in F Troop as 'Chief Wild Eagle, Wild Eagle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Frank De Kova was 54+ in Daniel Boone as 'Talakum, Saugus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Frank De Kova was 53+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Edward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Frank De Kova was 53+ in The Greatest Show on Earth
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Dakotas
The Dakotas
Frank De Kova was 52+ in The Dakotas
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 1963
Poster of The Gallant Men
The Gallant Men
Frank De Kova was 52+ in The Gallant Men
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Frank De Kova was 51+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of The Roaring 20's
The Roaring 20's
Frank De Kova was 50+ in The Roaring 20's
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 15 1960
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Frank De Kova was 50+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Surfside 6
Surfside 6
Frank De Kova was 50+ in Surfside 6 as 'Stinger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1960
Poster of The Islanders
The Islanders
Frank De Kova was 50+ in The Islanders as 'Carlos Roca'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1960
Poster of Outlaws
Outlaws
Frank De Kova was 50+ in Outlaws
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1960
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Frank De Kova was 50+ in Thriller as 'Lieutenant Vincoli'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of The Tall Man
The Tall Man
Frank De Kova was 50+ in The Tall Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Detectives as 'Nordoff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Untouchables as 'Louis 'Little New York' Campagna, Anthony 'Tough Tony' Lamberto, Louis Campagne, Jimmy Napoli, Louie Campagna, The Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Hawaiian Eye
Hawaiian Eye
Frank De Kova was 49+ in Hawaiian Eye as 'Pete Dailey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1959
Poster of The Alaskans
The Alaskans
Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Alaskans
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of The Rebel
The Rebel
Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Rebel as 'Richard Aloysius Sturgis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of The Third Man
The Third Man
Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Third Man as 'Arlatti'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Laramie
Laramie
Frank De Kova was 49+ in Laramie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of The Deputy
The Deputy
Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Deputy as 'Cowan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Johnny Staccato
Johnny Staccato
Frank De Kova was 49+ in Johnny Staccato
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 10 1959
Poster of The Lawless Years
The Lawless Years
Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Lawless Years
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 16 1959
Poster of Black Saddle
Black Saddle
Frank De Kova was 48+ in Black Saddle as 'Calderon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Frank De Kova was 48+ in Rawhide as 'Chief Tawyawp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Frank De Kova was 48+ in 77 Sunset Strip as ', Jack Bent, Jerry Gordon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
Frank De Kova was 48+ in The Rifleman as ', Chief Hostay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Frank De Kova was 48+ in Peter Gunn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of The Walter Winchell File
The Walter Winchell File
Frank De Kova was 47+ in The Walter Winchell File as 'Stefan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 1957
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Frank De Kova was 47+ in Maverick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Frank De Kova was 47+ in Wagon Train as 'Obuki, Isaiah Quickfox, Ocheo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
Frank De Kova was 47+ in Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans as 'Ottawa Chief'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 03 1957
Poster of Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
Frank De Kova was 46+ in Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 21 1956
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Frank De Kova was 45+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Pedro, Senor Vargas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Frank De Kova was 45+ in Cheyenne as ', Spotted Bull, Sitting Bull, Dull Knife'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Frank De Kova was 45+ in Gunsmoke as 'Tobeel, Mulligan Rives, Leader'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
Frank De Kova was 44+ in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1954
Poster of Martin Kane, Private Eye
Martin Kane, Private Eye
Frank De Kova was 39+ in Martin Kane, Private Eye as 'Thomas Randall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 1949