Anthony Franciosa Overview:

Actor, Anthony Franciosa, was born Anthony Papaleo on Oct 25, 1928 in New York City, NY. Franciosa died at the age of 77 on Jan 19, 2006 in Los Angeles, CA .

HONORS and AWARDS:

.

Although Franciosa was nominated for one Oscar, he never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1957Best ActorA Hatful of Rain (1957)PoloNominated
.

BlogHub Articles:

No article for at this time. Submit yours here.

Anthony Franciosa Quotes:

Tony Armotti: I spotted you the minute you opened your mouth.
Anne Leeds: I may have some sort of New England accent, if that's what you mean, but I can't help it any more than you can help your New York accent.
Tony Armotti: What New York accent?


Tony Armotti: I didn't have dime. I was a big load of nothin' walkin' around.


Tony Armotti: Do you know anything about the guy?
Anne Leeds: I know he's one of your best friends.
Tony Armotti: Well, if you had any sense, that should be enough.


read more quotes from Anthony Franciosa...



Share this page:
Visit the Classic Movie Hub Blog CMH
Also a Scorpio






See All Scorpios >>
Best Actor Oscar 1957






See more Best Actor awards>>
Anthony Franciosa Facts
Was nominated for Broadway's 1956 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "A Hatful of Rain," a role he recreated in an Oscar-nominated performance in the film version with the same name, A Hatful of Rain (1957).

Longtime friend of Jesse Jackson.

His death came only five days after that of his ex-wife Shelley Winters (19 January 2006).

See All Related Facts >>