Obituary of Frank Fontaine

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Frank Fontaine

Frank Fontaine (born April 19, 1920 in Cambridge, Massachusetts) was a comedian, singer, and TV actor who was best known for his appearances on several popular TV shows of the era, “The Jack Benny Program,” “The Jackie Gleason Show,” “The Tonight Show,” and “The Ed Sullivan Show.”Frank died on August 4, 1978 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died too soon at age 58.

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Frank Fontaine Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Fontaine, Frank
    • Common Name: Frank Fontaine
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
    • Birth Date: April 19, 1920
    • Age: 58 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1948-1978
    • Net Worth: $1-$5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
    • Favorite Color: Lilac (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Frank's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Frank Gorland
    • Father: Ray Fontaine
    • Mother: Anna McCarthy
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Alma Clair Wakeham (married 1937-1978, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Bob Fontaine
      • Frank Fontaine Jr
    • Daughter(s):
      • Irene Fontaine

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 04 1978 at age 58
  • Place: Spokane, Washington, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Interment: Buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford, Massachusetts

Category Tags:

ComedianSinger TV Actor American Born on April 19th Born in 1920 Born in Massachusetts Died in 1978 Died at age 58 Died from Heart attack

Frank's Notable Roles:

  • The Jack Benny Program
  • The Jackie Gleason Show
  • The Tonight Show
  • The Ed Sullivan Show

Quotable Quotes:

"He was a successful comedian and actor active during the 1940s and 1950s. (V)"

"Frank Fontaine's life was a joy and adventure. He was generous and kind, and his love for life was contagious. He will be deeply missed. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-05-02 00:43:05
Author: Stan
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