Frank D'Amico(1955-2008)
- Actor
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Frank D'Amico was born in Mt. Vernon, New York. A true New Yorker to
the core! He grew up in a blue collar, middle class, multi-cultured
neighborhood! Frank started his career by entertaining his fellow
workers on a picket line for the Teamsters (Local 456) in Westchester,
New York... after honing his onstage skills he quickly became a national
headliner and opening act for many major artists.
Frank's stand-up performance on Comedy Central drew the attention of director Roger Nygard, who was casting his next movie. Frank passed the audition and landed his first role as a supporting dramatic actor. After getting a taste of acting and deciding to pursue it professionally, he joined HB Acting Studios in New York City with acting coach William Hickey and Acting Management with Kevin Osborne; Frank went on to land several "Feature" and "Guest Star" roles in film and television!
The independent feature film Hitters (2002) directed by Eric Weston, starring Frank, won "Best Feature Film" at the 2003 Westchester International Film Festival. Preview audiences were impressed by what many consider to be Frank's breakout performance.
Hecan be seen in Vanessa Parise's award winning film Kiss the Bride (2002) and Roger Nygard's documentary Trekkies (1997) (which features his Stand-Up Comedy Act).
Frank has recurred on TV sitcom's "Becker" and "Grounded for Life". He's also one of the regular Demons Of Decadence on the new TV show, Outlaw Radio, starring Mr. Cigar himself, Matt Alan and the multi talented Ryan Stiles.
Frank's stand-up performance on Comedy Central drew the attention of director Roger Nygard, who was casting his next movie. Frank passed the audition and landed his first role as a supporting dramatic actor. After getting a taste of acting and deciding to pursue it professionally, he joined HB Acting Studios in New York City with acting coach William Hickey and Acting Management with Kevin Osborne; Frank went on to land several "Feature" and "Guest Star" roles in film and television!
The independent feature film Hitters (2002) directed by Eric Weston, starring Frank, won "Best Feature Film" at the 2003 Westchester International Film Festival. Preview audiences were impressed by what many consider to be Frank's breakout performance.
Hecan be seen in Vanessa Parise's award winning film Kiss the Bride (2002) and Roger Nygard's documentary Trekkies (1997) (which features his Stand-Up Comedy Act).
Frank has recurred on TV sitcom's "Becker" and "Grounded for Life". He's also one of the regular Demons Of Decadence on the new TV show, Outlaw Radio, starring Mr. Cigar himself, Matt Alan and the multi talented Ryan Stiles.
