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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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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

American Pop

Frank De Kova was 70 in American Pop as 'Crisco (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1981

Mafia on the Bounty

Frank De Kova was 69 in Mafia on the Bounty as 'Rupolo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1980

Cat in the Cage

Frank De Kova was 68 in Cat in the Cage as 'Rachid Khan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1978

Coonskin

Frank De Kova was 65 in Coonskin as 'Managan (voice) / Ruby (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1975

Johnny Firecloud

Frank De Kova was 65 in Johnny Firecloud as 'White Eagle'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1975

Crossfire

Frank De Kova was 65 in Crossfire as 'Albert Ambrose'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 1975

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

The Don Is Dead

Frank De Kova was 63 in The Don Is Dead as 'Giunta'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1973

The Slams

Frank De Kova was 63 in The Slams as 'Capiello'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1973

Heavy Traffic

Frank De Kova was 63 in Heavy Traffic as 'Angelo "Angie" Corleone (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1973

The Mechanic

Frank De Kova was 62 in The Mechanic as 'The Man'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1972

The Wild Country

Frank De Kova was 60 in The Wild Country as 'Two Dog'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1970

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

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

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

Those Calloways

Frank De Kova was 54 in Those Calloways as 'Nigosh'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1965

Follow That Dream

Frank De Kova was 52 in Follow That Dream as 'Jack (as Frank de Kova)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1962

Atlantis: The Lost Continent

Frank De Kova was 51 in Atlantis: The Lost Continent as 'Sonoy the Astrologer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1961

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

The Jayhawkers!

Frank De Kova was 49 in The Jayhawkers! as 'Evans'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1959

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

Apache Territory

Frank De Kova was 48 in Apache Territory as 'Lugo (as Frank deKova)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1958

Teenage Cave Man

Frank De Kova was 48 in Teenage Cave Man as 'The Black-Bearded One'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1958

Machine-Gun Kelly

Frank De Kova was 48 in Machine-Gun Kelly as 'Harry'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1958

The Brothers Karamazov

Frank De Kova was 47 in The Brothers Karamazov as 'Capt. Vrublevski'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1958

Cowboy

Frank De Kova was 47 in Cowboy as 'Alcaide'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1958

Ride Out for Revenge

Frank De Kova was 47 in Ride Out for Revenge as 'Chief Yellow Wolf'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1957

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

Appointment with a Shadow

Frank De Kova was 47 in Appointment with a Shadow as 'Dutch Hayden'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1957

Not One Shall Die

Frank De Kova was 46 in Not One Shall Die as 'Egyptian Official'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957

Reprisal!

Frank De Kova was 46 in Reprisal! as 'Charlie Washackle'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1956

The White Squaw

Frank De Kova was 46 in The White Squaw as 'Yellow Elk'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1956

The Ten Commandments

Frank De Kova was 46 in The Ten Commandments as 'Abiram'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1956

Pillars of the Sky

Frank De Kova was 46 in Pillars of the Sky as 'Zachariah'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1956

Santiago

Frank De Kova was 46 in Santiago as 'Jingo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1956

Johnny Moccasin

Frank De Kova was 46 in Johnny Moccasin as 'Brave Scout'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1956

The Lone Ranger

Frank De Kova was 45 in The Lone Ranger as 'Chief Red Hawk'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1956

Shack Out on 101

Frank De Kova was 45 in Shack Out on 101 as 'Prof. Claude Dillon'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1955

Hold Back Tomorrow

Frank De Kova was 45 in Hold Back Tomorrow as 'Priest'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1955

The Man from Laramie

Frank De Kova was 45 in The Man from Laramie as 'Padre'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1955

Strange Lady in Town

Frank De Kova was 45 in Strange Lady in Town as 'Anse Hatlo'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 1955

They Rode West

Frank De Kova was 44 in They Rode West as 'Isatai'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1954

Drum Beat

Frank De Kova was 44 in Drum Beat as 'Modoc Jim'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1954

Passion

Frank De Kova was 44 in Passion as 'Martinez (as Frank de Kova)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1954

Valley of the Kings

Frank De Kova was 44 in Valley of the Kings as 'Akmed Salah (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1954

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

Fighter Attack

Frank De Kova was 43 in Fighter Attack as 'Benedetto'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1953

All the Brothers Were Valiant

Frank De Kova was 43 in All the Brothers Were Valiant as 'Stevenson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1953

Arrowhead

Frank De Kova was 43 in Arrowhead as 'Chief Chattez'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1953

The Desert Song

Frank De Kova was 43 in The Desert Song as 'Mindar'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1953

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

Split Second

Frank De Kova was 43 in Split Second as 'Dummy'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1953

The Big Sky

Frank De Kova was 42 in The Big Sky as 'Moleface (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 1952

Holiday for Sinners

Frank De Kova was 42 in Holiday for Sinners as 'The Wiry Man'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 1952

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

The Incredible Hulk

Frank De Kova was 67+ in The Incredible Hulk

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977

The Swiss Family Robinson

Frank De Kova was 65+ in The Swiss Family Robinson

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1975

Baretta

Frank De Kova was 64+ in Baretta

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975

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

Police Woman

Frank De Kova was 64+ in Police Woman as ', Vito Angelo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

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

Run, Joe, Run

Frank De Kova was 64+ in Run, Joe, Run

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974

Toma

Frank De Kova was 63+ in Toma

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 21 1973

Police Story

Frank De Kova was 63+ in Police Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973

Cannon

Frank De Kova was 61+ in Cannon

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971

Love, American Style

Frank De Kova was 59+ in Love, American Style

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

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

The High Chaparral

Frank De Kova was 57+ in The High Chaparral as 'Aguirre'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967

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

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

Daniel Boone

Frank De Kova was 54+ in Daniel Boone as 'Talakum, Saugus'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964

Kraft Suspense Theatre

Frank De Kova was 53+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Edward'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963

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

The Dakotas

Frank De Kova was 52+ in The Dakotas

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 1963

The Gallant Men

Frank De Kova was 52+ in The Gallant Men

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1962

Ben Casey

Frank De Kova was 51+ in Ben Casey

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961

The Roaring 20's

Frank De Kova was 50+ in The Roaring 20's

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 15 1960

Route 66

Frank De Kova was 50+ in Route 66

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960

Surfside 6

Frank De Kova was 50+ in Surfside 6 as 'Stinger'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1960

The Islanders

Frank De Kova was 50+ in The Islanders as 'Carlos Roca'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1960

Outlaws

Frank De Kova was 50+ in Outlaws

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1960

Thriller

Frank De Kova was 50+ in Thriller as 'Lieutenant Vincoli'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960

The Tall Man

Frank De Kova was 50+ in The Tall Man

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1960

The Detectives

Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Detectives as 'Nordoff'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959

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

Hawaiian Eye

Frank De Kova was 49+ in Hawaiian Eye as 'Pete Dailey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1959

The Alaskans

Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Alaskans

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959

The Rebel

Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Rebel as 'Richard Aloysius Sturgis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959

The Third Man

Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Third Man as 'Arlatti, Juan Rodriguez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959

Laramie

Frank De Kova was 49+ in Laramie

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1959

The Deputy

Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Deputy as 'Cowan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

Johnny Staccato

Frank De Kova was 49+ in Johnny Staccato

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 10 1959

The Lawless Years

Frank De Kova was 49+ in The Lawless Years

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 16 1959

Black Saddle

Frank De Kova was 48+ in Black Saddle as 'Calderon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1959

Rawhide

Frank De Kova was 48+ in Rawhide as 'Chief Tawyawp'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959

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

The Rifleman

Frank De Kova was 48+ in The Rifleman as ', Chief Hostay'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958

Peter Gunn

Frank De Kova was 48+ in Peter Gunn

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958

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

Maverick

Frank De Kova was 47+ in Maverick

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957

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

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

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

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

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

Gunsmoke

Frank De Kova was 45+ in Gunsmoke as 'Tobeel, Mulligan Rives, Leader'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955

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

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