Here's everything to know about Sylvester Stallone's dad, Frank Stallone Sr., and his relationship with the actor. Frank Stallone Sr. and Frank Stallone Jr. in Sicily. Frank Sr. was... Frank Stallone, 91, an Italian immigrant and prominent Washington area polo player who owned a chain of beauty salons in Silver Spring and was best known as the father of actor Sylvester Stallone, died July 11 at his home in Wellington, Fla. He had prostate cancer. Francesco "Frank Senior" Stallone was an Italian-American hairdresser and polo enthusiast. Stallone was born Francesco Staglione on September 12, 1919 in Gioia del Colle, Italy. His father was Silvestro Staglione (1883-1963). He was born one of four children.
Francesco "Frank Senior" Stallone was an Italian-American hairdresser and polo enthusiast. Stallone was born Francesco Staglione on September 12, 1919 in Gioia del Colle, Italy. His father was Silvestro Staglione (1883-1963). He was born one of four children. Francesco " Frank " Stallone Sr. (September 12, 1919 – July 11, 2011) was an Italian-American hairdresser, polo enthusiast, writer, and one time actor. Stallone was the father of actor Sylvester Stallone and actor/singer Frank Stallone. Famous as the father of action movie star Sylvester Stallone and singer and actor Frank Stallone Jr., Frank Stallone Sr. had a career as a barber. Before Fame. During the World War II years, he served in the United States Army. Trivia. One year prior to his death, he published his first and only novel, a work titled Stewart Lane. Family Life Frank Stallone Sr. was physically and emotionally abusive towards his son. In Sly, Stallone recalls his father grabbing him by the throat and throwing him off a horse midway through a... He was the father of actor Sylvester Stallone and actor/singer Frank Stallone Jr. Stallone Sr. was known for being the author of his only book Stewart Lane which was published in May 2010, and in his only acting role in the 1976 film Rocky as the timekeeper. (en)
Famous as the father of action movie star Sylvester Stallone and singer and actor Frank Stallone Jr., Frank Stallone Sr. had a career as a barber. Before Fame. During the World War II years, he served in the United States Army. Trivia. One year prior to his death, he published his first and only novel, a work titled Stewart Lane. Family Life Frank Stallone Sr. was physically and emotionally abusive towards his son. In Sly, Stallone recalls his father grabbing him by the throat and throwing him off a horse midway through a... He was the father of actor Sylvester Stallone and actor/singer Frank Stallone Jr. Stallone Sr. was known for being the author of his only book Stewart Lane which was published in May 2010, and in his only acting role in the 1976 film Rocky as the timekeeper. (en) Frank Stallone Sr., the father of Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone and singer/actor Frank Stallone Jr., has died in Florida at the age of 91. The Italian-born author, polo enthusiast and owner of several hair salons died following a battle with prostate cancer.