“Forgotten Hollywood”- Death of a Good Fella…
Manny P. here… 
“`Frank Vincent was an actor that portrayed prominent roles, in the HBO series The Sopranos, and in several acclaimed films for director Martin Scorsese — Casino, Goodfellas, and Raging Bull. He also had small parts in two Spike Lee movies in 1989 and 1991 respectively — Do the Right Thing and Jungle Fever.
“`As an ensemble player of the drums, trumpet, and piano, Vincent originally aspired to a career in music. But, he turned to acting in 1976, when co-starring in the low-budget gangster film The Death Collector, along with Joe Pesci, where they were discovered by Robert De Niro. He told Scorsese about both Vincent and Pesci. They became part of Scorsese’s players.
“`Another movie for which he appeared include The Pope of Greenwich Village; and on the small screen in Law and Order, Walker Texas Ranger, Cosby, and NYPD Blue. He would also become a session drummer for such singers as Paul Anka, Del Shannon, Trini Lopez, and The Belmonts between roles. In 1999, he received an Italian American Entertainer of the Year award.
“`Frank Vincent (above) was 80.
Until next time> “never forget”
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