Obituary of Frank Fontaine

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
Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

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:

Comedian Singer 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)"

"I can attest to the fact that Fontaine's life was a remarkable journey filled with passion, resilience, and an unbreakable spirit that inspired all sorts of folks who liked him. (V)"

"Frank Fontaine was a well-known comedian and singer, known for his quick wit and sarcastic humor, before his untimely passing due to a prolonged battle with cancer. (V)"

Is Mr. Frank Fontaine still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.