Frank Stallone, Sr.
| Frank Stallone | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Francesco Stallone September 12, 1919 Gioia del Colle, Apulia, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | July 11, 2011 (aged 91) Wellington, Palm Beach County, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | Italian-American |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Spouse(s) |
Jacqueline Labofish (1945–1957; two children) Rose Marie Stallone (divorced; two children) Sandra Stallone (divorced) Kathleen Rhodes (1997–2011; one child) |
| Children | 5; including Sylvester and Frank Stallone |
| Relatives | Sage Stallone (grandson) |
Francesco "Frank" Stallone, Sr. (September 12, 1919 – July 11, 2011) was an Italian-American hairdresser, polo enthusiast, writer, and one time actor.
Stallone was the father of actor Sylvester Stallone and actor/singer Frank Stallone.
He was well known for being the author of his only book Stewart Lane which was published in May 2010 and in his only acting role in the 1976 movie Rocky as the timekeeper.
Stallone was born Francesco Stallone on September 12, 1919 in Gioia del Colle, Italy. He was born to Silvestro Stallone (1883-1963) and Pulcheria Nicastri (1890-1973). He was born one of four children. His parents moved the family to America from Italy in 1932. Stallone also served in the Army during World War II from 1940-1945.
After his return from the service, Stallone opened up several barber shops in New York City. He moved to Washington, D.C. in the early 1950s and then moved to Silver Spring, Maryland where he opened several more hair salons and beauty schools.
He was also a polo enthusiast for more than seventy years, becoming an early member of the Potomac Polo Club, located in Poolesville, Maryland.
Stallone also had a short-lived career as an actor and also as a writer. His only acting was in the role of the timekeeper in the 1976 American sports drama Rocky starring his son Sylvester. At the age of 90, he wrote his first and only novel, which was published on May 24, 2010. The book, entitled Stewart Lane, was the tale of a couple who attempt to renovate a dilapidated country house.
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