Frank D'Amico

Frank D'Amico (December 20, 1955 – June 1, 2008) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. He was perhaps best known for playing Armond in the 2007 film The Dukes.[1]

Frank D'Amico
Born(1955-12-20)December 20, 1955
Mount Vernon, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 2008(2008-06-01) (aged 52)
California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, stand-up comedian

D'Amico was born in Mount Vernon, New York,[2] and attended Mount Vernon High School.[3] After working as a truck driver, he began his career as a stand-up comedian, influenced by Jackie Gleason.[3] D'Amico then made appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.[2]

D'Amico appeared in films and television programs, with his credits including The Parkers, Kiss the Bride, Grounded for Life, Michael Hayes, NYPD Blue and Back to Back.[2] He also played the recurring role of Chuck the Drain King in Becker.[2] In 2007, he was asked to play the role of the comic character Armond in the film The Dukes.[4] His final credit was from the film The Flyboys, in 2008.[2]

D'Amico died in June 2008 from complications of diabetes at his home in California, at the age of 52.[2]

References
  1. Leydon, Joe (April 29, 2007). "The Dukes". Variety. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  2. Lentz, Harris (April 17, 2009). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2008. McFarland. p. 99. ISBN 9780786434824 – via Google Books.
  3. "Mt. Vernon man weighs in big on the comedy circuit". The Herald Statesman. Yonkers, New York. October 5, 1990. p. 3. Retrieved November 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  4. "Westchester Film Festival offers a movie-lover's feast". The Journal News. White Plains, New York. March 6, 2008. p. 31. Retrieved November 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
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