Frankie Pace
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Frankie Pace
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Born Date: Italy
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Occupations: Comedian, actor
Brief Biography: Frankie Pace is known for his highly visual, energetic prop comedy and multi-character routines. Rising to prominence during the 1980s comedy boom, he has spent over 40 years performing across major New York clubs, television, corporate venues, and Las Vegas stages.
Early Career and the Comedy Boom:
Pace launched his stand-up career on Long Island at the prominent venue The White House Inn. During this time, he performed alongside emerging comedic giants such as Eddie Murphy, Rosie O'Donnell, and Jackie Martling. He later moved into the highly competitive New York City comedy scene. Club owner Rick Newman passed him as a regular at the legendary Catch a Rising Star. He subsequently became a mainstay at other foundational venues, including: The Comic Strip, The Improvisation, The Comedy Cellar, Dangerfield’s (where he headlined for three years).
Television and Film Career:
Pace’s breakout national exposure occurred on April 14, 1984, when he performed his stand-up routine on Saturday Night Live during an episode hosted by George McGovern. This initial network appearance paved the way for numerous television and film projects throughout the 1980s and 1990s:
Rick Shaw's Takeout Theater: Pace was hired by USA Network’s Night Flight producers to write and host his own counterculture showcase block, where he portrayed multiple characters and presented vintage 1970s martial arts movies.
TV Appearances: He made guest appearances on The Joan Rivers Show, The Cosby Show, The Richard Belzer Show, Make Me Laugh, and The Late Show.
Comedy Showcases: He was featured on Caroline's Comedy Hour, Comic Strip Live, and Bill Boggs' Comedy Tonight.
Acting Roles: He shifted into dramatic and film work, making minor appearances on The Sopranos and acting in the 1999 David Spade feature film Lost & Found.
Later Career Transitions:
As the traditional New York comedy club circuit began to slow down in the early 1990s, Pace successfully adapted his material. He transitioned into performing in the Catskill Mountains resort circuit, eventually joining Freddie Roman's prominent theater production, Catskills on Broadway. In his later career, Pace pivoted toward lucrative corporate entertainment, luxury cruise ship bookings, and Las Vegas casino venues. He continues to maintain a live performance presence and hosts digital content under The Frankie Pace Show.
Born Date: Italy
Born Place:
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Comedian, actor
Brief Biography: Frankie Pace is known for his highly visual, energetic prop comedy and multi-character routines. Rising to prominence during the 1980s comedy boom, he has spent over 40 years performing across major New York clubs, television, corporate venues, and Las Vegas stages.
Early Career and the Comedy Boom:
Pace launched his stand-up career on Long Island at the prominent venue The White House Inn. During this time, he performed alongside emerging comedic giants such as Eddie Murphy, Rosie O'Donnell, and Jackie Martling. He later moved into the highly competitive New York City comedy scene. Club owner Rick Newman passed him as a regular at the legendary Catch a Rising Star. He subsequently became a mainstay at other foundational venues, including: The Comic Strip, The Improvisation, The Comedy Cellar, Dangerfield’s (where he headlined for three years).
Television and Film Career:
Pace’s breakout national exposure occurred on April 14, 1984, when he performed his stand-up routine on Saturday Night Live during an episode hosted by George McGovern. This initial network appearance paved the way for numerous television and film projects throughout the 1980s and 1990s:
Rick Shaw's Takeout Theater: Pace was hired by USA Network’s Night Flight producers to write and host his own counterculture showcase block, where he portrayed multiple characters and presented vintage 1970s martial arts movies.
TV Appearances: He made guest appearances on The Joan Rivers Show, The Cosby Show, The Richard Belzer Show, Make Me Laugh, and The Late Show.
Comedy Showcases: He was featured on Caroline's Comedy Hour, Comic Strip Live, and Bill Boggs' Comedy Tonight.
Acting Roles: He shifted into dramatic and film work, making minor appearances on The Sopranos and acting in the 1999 David Spade feature film Lost & Found.
Later Career Transitions:
As the traditional New York comedy club circuit began to slow down in the early 1990s, Pace successfully adapted his material. He transitioned into performing in the Catskill Mountains resort circuit, eventually joining Freddie Roman's prominent theater production, Catskills on Broadway. In his later career, Pace pivoted toward lucrative corporate entertainment, luxury cruise ship bookings, and Las Vegas casino venues. He continues to maintain a live performance presence and hosts digital content under The Frankie Pace Show.