Frank Lotito
Frank Lotito | |
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Born | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Occupation | Actor, Comedian, Film director, Film producer |
Frank Lotito is an Australian actor, comedian, film director and film producer. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife and children.
Early life
Frank played "Carmelo" in the long running stage show The Wedding, produced by Broccoli productions. It was during his six years with the company traveling around Australia that he discovered his love for stand up comedy.[1]
Career
Frank has performed as a stand up comedian, television compare and actor. His television credits include guest roles in Australian shows Neighbours, Blue Healers, Stingers, The Secret Life of Us and Thank God You're Here. In 2003 Frank was a TV presenter on the local travel program Discover for Network 7.
In 2007 he worked closely with Ian Thorpe producing a two-hour documentary on the environment, titled Fish out of water. Since then Frank has gone on to produce The Phone hosted by Justin Melvey for Fox8. Stefano's Cooking Paradiso, An eight-part cooking series for Lifestyle Food, which was nominated for a TV Logie award and Vancouver Dreams a two hour special on the 2010 Winter Games.
Frank has also produced feature films, including Big Mamma's Boy, which he wrote and starred in, The Lookalike[2] starring Justin Long and Jerry O'Connell, and Good Ol' Boy, starring Jason Lee, which is also Frank's directorial debut.[3]
Filmography
- Big Mamma's Boy (2011, writer, producer, actor)
- The Lookalike (2014, producer, actor)
- Good Ol' Boy (2015, director, producer, actor)
References
- ↑ Lotito, Frank. "About Frank Lotito". Frank Lotito. franklotito.com. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ↑ Patten, Dominic (3 December 2012). "'The Lookalike' Adds Gina Gershon & Others To Cast".
- ↑ Kay, Jeremy (7 May 2015). "Premiere Entertainment picks up 'Good Ol' Boy'".