Frank Alesia
Frank Alesia | |
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Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
Died | February 27, 2011 , U.S. | (aged 67)
Frank Alesia (January 4, 1944 – February 27, 2011) was an American actor and television director. He was best known for his work in the beach party film genre during the 1960s, including such films as Pajama Party (1964) and Riot on Sunset Strip (1967).[1] He later directed episodes of Captain Kangaroo and other television series.[1]
Background and career
Alesia was born in
1960s
His earliest role was as a surfer in William Asher's Bikini Beach, released in 1964.[3] He also appeared in the beach party films Pajama Party in 1964 and Beach Blanket Bingo in 1965.[4]
1970s to 1980s
In 1970, Alesia appeared in
Alesia later directed episodes of
He later left the
Audio recordings
- Frank Alesia & Timothy Blake - Forgive Me Father, I Have Sinned - Laff Records Laff-LP A-171[7]
Death
Frank Alesia died of natural causes at his home in Carlsbad, California, on February 27, 2011, aged 67.[1][2] He was survived by his wife, Sharon Mae (Lubin), the former spouse of musician Herb Alpert, whom he had wedded in 1983.[1]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1964 | Bikini Beach | Surfer #4 | |
1964 | Pajama Party | Pajama Boy | |
1964 | The Disorderly Orderly | Interne | Uncredited |
1965 | Beach Blanket Bingo | Beach Boy | |
1966 | The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini | Frank | |
1967 | C'mon, Let's Live a Little | Balta | |
1967 | Riot on Sunset Strip | Joel | |
1968 | Maryjane | Frenchy | |
1970 | R. P. M. | Student #9 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Barnes, Mike (2011-03-04). "Character actor, director Frank Alesia dies". The Hollywood Reporter. Reuters Canada. Retrieved 2011-03-14.
- ^ a b c d "Frank Alesia, character actor, dies". Variety. 2011-03-05. Retrieved 2011-03-14.
- ^ Hollywood Surf and Beach Movies: The First Wave, 1959–1969, By Thomas Lisanti - Page 86 *6*, Bikini Beach (1964)
- ^ Khaleej Times, March 5, 2011 - Character actor, director Frank Alesia dies Archived 2018-08-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The Vietnam War on Campus: Other Voices, More Distant Drums, edited by Marc Jason Gilbert - Page 81 Student-Revolt Movies of the Vietnam Era
- КиноПоиск - Создатели /Революция в минуту
- ^ Vs-uc.com - Frank Alesia & Timothy Blake - Forgive Me Father, I Have Sinned 1973
External links
- Frank Alesia at IMDb