‘Green Book’ actor Frank Vallelonga Jr. found dead on the streets of the Bronx

NYPD responded to a report that an unconscious body appeared on the morning of November 28 in the Bronx borough. When officers arrived at the scene to confirm the death of actor Frank Vallelonga Jr.according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Several witnesses saw the body thrown from a car onto the sidewalk. The New York police confirmed to the TMZ portal the arrest of a suspect, who claims that Vallelonga died of an overdose. However, the official cause of death is still an enigma.

Frank Vallelonga Jr. grew up in the spotlight of the acting world. The Vallelongas are part of the history of the big and small screen. His father, Tony Lip, is recognized for having played Carmine Luperstazzi in “The Sopranos”, although we could also see him at the hands of Martin Scorsese in “Goodfellas” or in “The Godfather” by Francis Ford Coppola.

Nick Vallelonga forms the third point of this directors triangle. Frank’s brother co-wrote and produced the Academy Award-winning film ‘Green Book’, a film that was his most personal and recognized work for the late Vallelonga.

‘Green Book’, his great work

The film tells a true story that is very dear to the Vallelonga family. It is the story of black pianist Don Shirley and his bodyguard, who was actor and father Tony Lip. The film became a cause for joy for the family, nominated for five Academy Awards and winner of threeincluding Best Original Screenplay for Nick Vallelonga. Frank played his uncle in this film.

Vallelonga is best known for his role in ‘Green Book’ where he shared a cast with Ewan McGregor. However, there are several titles that the actor adds to his filmography, participating in films such as ‘The Birthday Cake’, with Nick Vallelonga and Ewan McGregor. Even the small screen had a special place for Vallelonga Jr. The actor appeared in a chapter of ‘The Sopranos’, a series in which he rediscovered the origins of his surname thanks to the role of his father.