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Francis Potenza (November 11, 1933 – August 23, 2011) was an American police officer for the New York City Police Department and security guard. He later became a television actor for the late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He appeared as Jimmy Kimmel 's " Uncle Frank " on the ABC show as a regular from 2003 until his death in 2011. [1] [2] [3]
Aug 26, 2011 · Frank Potenza, a onetime New York City policeman who became Uncle Frank, a regular comic foil for his nephew Jimmy Kimmel, the ABC late-night host, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was...
Jan 5, 2022 · Some watching the show now may not remember a time when the comedian had his real uncle, Frank Potenza, running the show with him, adding some quirk and injecting humor alongside his nephew. Sadly, Uncle Frank, as he was fondly referred to, passed away after eight years on the show. He was 77 at the time of his death.
Sep 6, 2011 · Jimmy Kimmel couldn’t contain his emotions while paying tribute to his late uncle Frank Potenza on Tuesday night. During a segment on ABC ‘s Jimmy Kimmel Live, the late-night host choked up...
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Photo: Mitch Haddad/ABC. Frank Potenza, the former New York policeman known as “Uncle Frank” in his comedy appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, passed away today. He was 77. Potenza was a...
Sep 7, 2011 · The host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" devoted a portion of his show Tuesday night to his late uncle Frank Potenza, a security guard and frequent participant on the show in routines like...
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Aug 23, 2011 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel's Uncle Frank, who handled both security and comedy on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has died. Frank Potenza was 77. A statement from the show says Potenza...
