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.
Frank Sivero Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frank Sivero reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Frank Sivero's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 37% of Frank Sivero's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Likely Stories, Vol. 4, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frank Sivero Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank Sivero's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frank Sivero has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Little Nicky | Alumni Hall Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Foolish | Giovanni | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Urban Relics | Tommy Two-Lips | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Wedding Singer | Andy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Possessed by the Night | Murray Dunlap | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition | Johnny | Average | 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 | Average | 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 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Fighting Back | Frank Russo | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Going Ape! | Bad Habit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sunnyside | Dezi | Hit | 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 | Average | 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 "Likely Stories, Vol. 4" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Urban Relics", "The Godfather", and "The Godfather Part II".