Francesco Stallone (September 12, 1919 – July 11, 2011)[1] was an Italian-American hairdresser.[2] His children include actors Sylvester Stallone and Frank Stallone Jr.[3][4] Stallone Sr. wrote Stewart Lane which was published in May 2010.[5] He appeared in the 1976 film Rocky as the timekeeper.
Frank Stallone Sr. | |
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| Born | Francesco Stallone September 12, 1919 |
| Died | July 11, 2011 (aged 91) Wellington, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | Italian and American |
| Spouses | Rose Marie Stallone (divorced)Sandra Stallone (divorced)Kathleen Rhodes (m. 1997) |
| Children | 5, including Sylvester and Frank Jr. |
| Relatives |
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Early life and career
editStallone was born in Gioia del Colle, to Silvestro Stallone (1883–1963), a barber, and Pulcheria Nicastri (1890–1973).[6][7][8] He was one of eight children. His family moved to New York from Italy in 1923 on board the SS Dante Alighieri sailing from Naples.[9] Stallone served in the US Army during World War II from 1940–1945.[10][11]
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 a polo enthusiast for more than 70 years, becoming an early member of the Potomac Polo Club, located in Poolesville, Maryland.[12]
Stallone had a short-lived career as an actor and as a writer. His only acting role was in the role of the timekeeper in the 1976 American sports drama Rocky,[13] which starred his son Sylvester.[14] At the age of 90, he wrote his first and only novel, which was published on May 24, 2010.[15] The book, entitled Stewart Lane, was the tale of a couple who attempt to renovate a dilapidated country house.[16]
Personal life
editStallone was married four times. From 1945 to 1957 he was married to Jacqueline (Jackie) Labofish, an astrologer. His second marriage was to Rose Marie Stallone and ended in divorce.[citation needed] His third marriage was to Sandra Stallone and also ended in divorce.[citation needed] His fourth and final marriage was to Kathleen Rhodes and lasted from 1997 until his death.[citation needed]
Stallone had five children: Sylvester Stallone and Frank Jr. (with Jackie); Bryan and Carla Francesca (with Rose Marie);[17][18] and Dante Alexander (with Kathleen). Among his grandchildren are Sage and Sistine Stallone.
Death
editStallone died on July 11, 2011, at his home in Wellington, Florida, at the age of 91, after a battle with prostate cancer.[19]
His memorial was held on September 12 at Saint Rita's Church in Wellington, Florida.[citation needed]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Rocky | Timekeeper |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Fifth Corner | Unknown | episode: Woman at Her Toilette |
References
edit- ^ Obituaries in the Performing Arts
- ^ "Frank Stallone Sr., 91, polo enthusiast and father of actor Sylvester Stallone". www.legacy.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Frank Stallone Sr. dead at 91". www.upi.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Frank Stallone Sr. (1919-2011)". www.sylvesterstallone.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Books by Frank Stallone Sr". Amazon. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ Archivio di Stato di Bari, civil status of Gioia del Colle, birth certificate No. 734 of November 10, 1883.
- ^ Archivio di Stato di Bari, civil status of Gioia del Colle, birth certificat No. 167 of February 21, 1890
- ^ Archivio di Stato di Bari, civil status of Gioia del Colle, marriage certificate No. 134 of November 15, 1909.
- ^ New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 Roll 3352, vol 7667-7668, 17 Aug 1923-18 Aug 1923
- ^ "Frank Stallone Sr., father of Frank and Sylvester Stallone, dies at 91". mobile.philly.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Immigrant of the Day: Frank Stallone Sr. (Italy)". Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ Washington Post
- ^ ""Timekeeper" (Frank Stallone Sr.) in Rocky (1976)". www.movieneon.com. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ^ "Filmsite Movie Review "Rocky" (1976)". www.filmsite.org. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ^ Frank Stallone, Sr (May 2010). Stewart Lane by Frank Stallone, Sr. iUniverse. ISBN 978-1450211369.
- ^ "Sylvester Stallone's father Frank Sr dies, aged 91". www.digitalspy.com. 15 July 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ^ "Frank Stallone Sr. dead at 91". dalje.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ^ "Frank Stallone: Trivia". www.imdb.com. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ^ "RIP: Frank Stallone Sr". stallonezone.com. 17 July 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2014.