Frank Santorelli
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Born Name:
Frank Santorelli
Born Date: November 19, 1957
Born Place: Cleveland, Ohio
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Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor
Brief Biography: Frank Santorelli is best known for his recurring role as Georgie, the long-suffering bartender of the Bada Bing strip club on the HBO crime drama The Sopranos. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Santorelli has balanced a robust stand-up comedy career with frequent appearances in television and film.
Stand-Up Comedy Career:
Boston Roots: Originally from Cleveland, he honed his sharp wit and observational comedy style within the booming Boston comedy scene.
National Headliner: He has spent decades headlining major comedy institutions like Catch a Rising Star, The Improv, the Comedy Cellar, and Caroline's on Broadway.
Television Appearances: His comedy sets have been featured on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, NBC's Last Comic Standing, VH1, MTV, and Comedy Central’s Short Attention Span Theater (where he was known as the "Elevator Guy").
The Godfathers of Comedy: He holds a prominent starring role in this popular, touring stand-up comedy special celebrating Italian-American humor.
Acting and The Sopranos:
The Sopranos (1999–2007): Santorelli appeared in 13 episodes across the show's six seasons. His character, Georgie, is famously remembered by fans as the frequent, unfortunate target of Tony Soprano’s physical outbursts over minor misunderstandings.
Film Credits: He has appeared in several major motion pictures, including the hit comedy Meet the Parents (2000), the romantic drama No Reservations (2007), Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits, and Crooked Lines.
Television Guest Stars: Beyond his time on HBO, Santorelli has guest-starred on standard network programs such as Law & Order, Spin City, Providence, The Unusuals, and The Job.
Commercials: He has been the face of national ad campaigns for familiar brands like Olive Garden, McDonald's, and Coors Beer.
Born Date: November 19, 1957
Born Place: Cleveland, Ohio
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor
Brief Biography: Frank Santorelli is best known for his recurring role as Georgie, the long-suffering bartender of the Bada Bing strip club on the HBO crime drama The Sopranos. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Santorelli has balanced a robust stand-up comedy career with frequent appearances in television and film.
Stand-Up Comedy Career:
Boston Roots: Originally from Cleveland, he honed his sharp wit and observational comedy style within the booming Boston comedy scene.
National Headliner: He has spent decades headlining major comedy institutions like Catch a Rising Star, The Improv, the Comedy Cellar, and Caroline's on Broadway.
Television Appearances: His comedy sets have been featured on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, NBC's Last Comic Standing, VH1, MTV, and Comedy Central’s Short Attention Span Theater (where he was known as the "Elevator Guy").
The Godfathers of Comedy: He holds a prominent starring role in this popular, touring stand-up comedy special celebrating Italian-American humor.
Acting and The Sopranos:
The Sopranos (1999–2007): Santorelli appeared in 13 episodes across the show's six seasons. His character, Georgie, is famously remembered by fans as the frequent, unfortunate target of Tony Soprano’s physical outbursts over minor misunderstandings.
Film Credits: He has appeared in several major motion pictures, including the hit comedy Meet the Parents (2000), the romantic drama No Reservations (2007), Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits, and Crooked Lines.
Television Guest Stars: Beyond his time on HBO, Santorelli has guest-starred on standard network programs such as Law & Order, Spin City, Providence, The Unusuals, and The Job.
Commercials: He has been the face of national ad campaigns for familiar brands like Olive Garden, McDonald's, and Coors Beer.