Frank Pellegrino
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Frank Pellegrino | |
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Born | East Harlem, New York, United States |
Occupation | Actor, restaurateur |
Frank Pellegrino is an American actor and restaurateur.
Born in East Harlem, Pellegrino has often acted in law and gangster-themed film and television productions. Notable roles of his include Johnny Dio in GoodFellas, assorted appearances on Law & Order, and FBI Chief Frank Cubitoso on The Sopranos.
Pellegrino is a co-owner of the restaurant Rao's in New York City. Books written by Pellegrino include Rao's Cookbook and Rao's Recipes from the Neighborhood. He also produced the CD An Evening at Rao's, featuring music from Rao's jukebox.