Anthony Franciosa
Anthony Franciosa (October 25, 1928 – January 19, 2006), usually billed as Tony Franciosa during the height of his career, was an American film, TV and stage actor. He made several feature films, including Career (1959) for which he won the Golden Globe for Best Actor/Drama and A Face in the Crowd (1957). In television, along with many minor parts, he played lead roles in five major TV series: the sitcom Valentine's Day (1964–65), drama The Name of the Game (1968–71), Search (1972–73), Matt Helm (1975) and Finder of Lost Loves (1984). However, he began as a successful stage actor, gaining a Tony Award nomination for the drug-addiction play A Hatful of Rain.He married four times. His last marriage—to Rita Theil—was his longest. It lasted 36 years. He had been married during 1957–1960 to Academy Award-winning actress Shelley Winters, who died five days before him.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Papaleo Anthony George |
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| Birth date | October 25, 1928 |
| Birth name | Anthony George Papaleo |
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| Date of death | January 19, 2006 |
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