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Frank Yaconelli

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Frank Yaconelli
Yaconelli in Western Mail (1942)
Born(1898-10-02)October 2, 1898
DiedNovember 19, 1965(1965-11-19) (aged 67)
OccupationActor
Years active1923–1958

Frank Yaconelli (October 2, 1898 – November 19, 1965) was an Italian-born American film actor.

Biography

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When he was a child his family emigrated to the United States, settling in Boston. Yaconelli was a character actor playing supporting roles, often Southern European or Mexican immigrants. He was also a noted accordion player, and performed in a number of films. He starred alongside Jack Randall in a series of seven westerns produced by Monogram Pictures.[1]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Drew p.206

Bibliography

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  • Drew, Bernard A. Motion Picture Series and Sequels: A Reference Guide. Routledge, 2013.
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