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Frankie Avalon

Francis Thomas Avallone (born September 18, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an actor and teen idol in the 1950s and early 1960s.

By the time he was 12, Avalon began making appearances on U.S. television for his trumpet prowess, and, seven years later, he had a #1 hit, "Venus," recorded on the Chancellor label.

Later in the 1960s, Avalon became known for his roles in the beach film genre. Later, he became the U.S. national television spokesperson for Sonic Drive-In.

Avalon married Kathryn Diebel on January 26, 1962. Still together, the couple has 8 children. In her autobiography, gossip queen Rona Barrett revealed that Avalon fathered a girl, born in December 1960, by a fan. Barrett was the assistant to Avalon's manager, Robert Marcucci, at the time.

In 1987 Avalon and Annette Funicello returned to the movies, with the aptly titled Back to the Beach.

Among his films was: 'Operation Bikini' (1963) (with Tab Hunter)


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Among his films was: 'Operation Bikini' (1963) (with Tab Hunter). Berenger resides in South Carolina. In 1987 Avalon and Annette Funicello returned to the movies, with the aptly titled Back to the Beach. Berenger has six children: Patrick, Allison, Chelsea, Chloe, Shiloh and Scout. Barrett was the assistant to Avalon's manager, Robert Marcucci, at the time. Berenger has been married three times; to Barbara Wilson (1975-1985), Lisa Williams (1986-1997) and to Trish Alvaran since 1997. In her autobiography, gossip queen Rona Barrett revealed that Avalon fathered a girl, born in December 1960, by a fan. He also began a career as a producer in the 1990s.

Still together, the couple has 8 children. In more recent years, Berenger has continued to have an active acting career in film and television, although often at a supporting level. Avalon married Kathryn Diebel on January 26, 1962. Barnes in Platoon. national television spokesperson for Sonic Drive-In. In 1986, he received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of the sociopathic Sgt. Later, he became the U.S. Berenger's film career peaked in the 1980s starting with The Big Chill (1983).

Later in the 1960s, Avalon became known for his roles in the beach film genre. These early roles highlight Berenger's ability to play both villains and heroes. television for his trumpet prowess, and, seven years later, he had a #1 hit, "Venus," recorded on the Chancellor label. In 1979, he had the role of Butch Cassidy in Butch and Sundance: The Early Days, a role he got in part because of his resemblance to Paul Newman, who played the character in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). By the time he was 12, Avalon began making appearances on U.S. In 1977, Berenger had a small but noticeable role as a murderer in Looking for Mr. Goodbar. Francis Thomas Avallone (born September 18, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an actor and teen idol in the 1950s and early 1960s. Berenger's film debut was the lead in Rush It (1976), an independent film now mostly forgotten except for its cast members who went on to greater renown.

He worked in soap operas and had a starring role on One Life to Live. He worked first in regional theatre and moved to New York City in the 1970s. Berenger was born Thomas Michael Moore in Chicago, Illinois. He studied journalism at the University of Missouri, but decided to seek an acting career following his graduation. Tom Berenger (born May 31, 1949) is a American actor known mainly for his roles in action films.

Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye (1977). Flesh & Blood (1979). If Tomorrow Comes (1986) (mini-series). The Avenging Angel (1995).

Body Language (TV) (1995). Rough Riders (1997). In the Company of Spies (1999). Johnson County War (2002) (mini-series).

The Junction Boys (2002). Peacemakers (2003). The Detective (2004) (mini-series). One Life to Live (1968).

Rush It (1976). The Sentinel (1977). Goodbar (1977). Looking for Mr.

In Praise of Older Women (1978). Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979). The Dogs of War (1981). Oltre la porta (1982).

The Big Chill (1983). Eddie and the Cruisers (1983). Fear City (1984). Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985).

Platoon (1986). Someone to Watch Over Me (1987). Shoot to Kill (1988). Betrayed (1988 movie) (1988).

Last Rites (1988). Major League (1989). Born on the Fourth of July (1989). Love at Large (1990).

The Field (1990). Shattered (1991). At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991). Sniper (1993).

Sliver (1993). Gettysburg (1993). Major League II (1994). Chasers (1994).

Last of the Dogmen (1995). The Substitute (1996). An Occasional Hell (1996). The Gingerbread Man (1998).

Shadow of Doubt (1998). A Murder of Crows (1999). One Man's Hero (1999). Diplomatic Siege (1999).

Fear of Flying (2000). Takedown (2000). Cutaway (2000). Training Day (2001).

The Hollywood Sign (2001). True Blue (2001). Watchtower (2001). D-Tox (2002).

Sniper 2 (2002).