Frank Santorelli

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Frank Santorelli
Occupation(s)Actor, stand-up comedian
Years active1980s–present

Frank Santorelli is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is perhaps best known for playing Georgie in the American crime drama television series The Sopranos .

Santorelli appeared in numerous television programs including Spin City , [1] Spenser: For Hire (as a sniper), [2] Andy Barker, P.I. , Law & Order: Criminal Intent , The Job [3] and Las Vegas . [4] He also appeared in numerous films including Meet the Parents , [5] No Reservations , Crooked Lines, [6] Meet the Mobsters and Somewhere in Queens . [7]

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