Buster Keaton Buster Keaton Joseph Frank Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966), known professionally as Buster Keaton, was an American actor, comedian, film director, producer, screenwriter, and stunt performer. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression which earned him the nickname "The Great Stone Face". Critic Roger Ebert wrote of Keaton's "extraordinary period from 1920 to 1929" when he "worked without interruption" on a series of films that make him "the greatest actor-director in the history of the movies". His career declined afterward with a loss
Frank Pellegrino (actor) Frank Pellegrino (actor) Frank Joseph Pellegrino (May 19, 1944 – January 31, 2017) was an American actor and restaurateur. Born in East Harlem, Pellegrino has often acted in law and gangster-themed film and television productions. He was a member of an early 1960s singing group called the Holidaes. Notable acting roles include Johnny Dio in "Goodfellas", assorted appearances on Dick Wolf's "Law & Order", and FBI Chief Frank Cubitoso on HBO's "The Sopranos". Pellegrino was a co-owner of the restaurant Rao's in New York City. Books written by Pellegrino include "Rao's Cookbook," "Rao's Recipes from the Neighborhood" and "Rao's on