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Anthony George Franciosa (né Papaleo; October 25, 1928 – January 19, 2006) was an American actor most often billed as Tony Franciosa at the height of his career. He began his career on stage and made a breakthrough portraying the brother of the drug addict in the play A Hatful of Rain, which earned him a nomination for the Tony Award for ...
Anthony Franciosa. Actor: Tenebrae. Franciosa was born Anthony Papaleo on October 25, 1928, in New York City. The son of a construction worker and seamstress who divorced when he was a year old, he seldom saw his father after this and never man really got to know the other.
Anthony Franciosa. Actor: Tenebrae. Franciosa was born Anthony Papaleo on October 25, 1928, in New York City. The son of a construction worker and seamstress who divorced when he was a year old, he seldom saw his father after this and never man really got to know the other.
Jan 25, 2006 · He married for a fourth time in 1970 and the union with former model Rita Thiel lasted until his death and eventually seemed to have a mellowing effect. He is survived by his wife and three...
Sep 1, 2018 · Rita Thiel, a German fashion model who was by then seriously involved with Franciosa and would become his fourth wife, accompanied him to Vegas.
Jan 21, 2006 · Franciosa is survived by his wife, Rita; his children, Nina, Christopher and Marco; and a granddaughter. A private memorial service is pending.
Rita Thiel is known for The Ghost of Peter Sellers (2018). She was previously married to Anthony Franciosa.