Frankie Burke

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Birth Name: Francis Aiello

Born: 6 June 1915 Died: 7 April 1983

Country of origin: United States

Height: 5' 6"

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Description: Frankie Burke was a Hollywood actor. Born in Brooklyn with the name Francis Vaselle Aiello, Frankie Burke changed his name to sound more Anglo. He grew up watching James Cagney on film in local theaters and, having been told many times how much he resembled him, figured if Cagney could become famous, so could he. Frankie sold newspapers on the street corners before deciding to hitchhike to Hollywood in 1937 to meet Cagney, but when the first attempt failed, he went back to Brooklyn. This is where he was discovered by a Warner Brothers talent scout, out searching for young men who resembled Cagney for a role in Angels with ... (more)