Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*frankô)
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Frank Nastasi: American actor (1923-2004).
Born (died at age 81).
Biography
Frank Nastasi (January 7, 1923 – June 15, 2004) was an actor and comedian best known for his work with Soupy Sales on the show Lunch with Soupy. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Nastasi played Gramps the animal expert on Wixie Wonderland before he took over Clyde Adler's role on Lunch with Soupy, playing characters like White Fang, Black Tooth, Pookie, and Hippy. Nastasi also appeared with Sammy Davis Jr. in Golden Boy. Nastasi died of a brain tumor in 2004.
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