doesn’t tape until 4pm PST, Uncle Frank would always arrive bright and early in the morning to spend time with the production staff - and whoever else he ran across. Letting the young go back to normal while shielding the elderly would have 'dire consequences' on the NHS,... 'Santa is a key worker': Nicola Sturgeon forced to make bizarre TV address to Scottish children after her... Devon and Cornwall tourism bosses tell local holiday let owners to TURN AWAY visitors from the North looking... We'll drink to that! this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Potenza served with the New York City police force for 20 years, and also worked as a personal security guard for the late legendary crooner Frank Sinatra. Today I eat cake for him."[2].

The main reason for this is that she loves her nephew Jimmy. As listed in his bio from ABC, Frank Potenza spent twenty years as a New York City police officer, ten years as a private security officer in Las Vegas (including a stint as Frank Sinatra’s personal security guard at Caesars Palace) and another seven years as an usher in Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Jimmy Kimmel Live! The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. A great man, friend, comedian. Potenza had worked in security for more than ten years in New York City and Las Vegas when his nephew, comedian Jimmy Kimmel, asked him to join his late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, as a regular in 2003. "[1], In one ongoing comic piece, Potenza was teamed with his former wife (and Kimmel's aunt), Concetta ("Chippy"), for a series of tasks ranging from self defense lessons to dairy farming. For the past few years, health problems caused Uncle Frank to take a hiatus from the series, and then only returning semi-regularly. Today, representatives from Jimmy Kimmel Live said that Potenza's 'kindness and humour' would be missed by all. Budget fashion retailer Shein is ridiculed for a VERY high-cut £9.99... Nails controversially linked to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ have fragments of ancient bone and wood... 'He looks more like a 40-year-old man! LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jimmy Kimmel's Uncle Frank, who handled both security and comedy on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has died. After nine years of bringing the audience of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Prince William and Prince Harry 'never do things just for the photos', Diana Award CEO reveals - and insists... Former Google boss Eric Schmidt says social media networks 'serving as amplifiers for idiots and crazy... Police officers in 'toxic' organised crime unit with 'abhorrent racist culture' named part of their office... Banksy's 'Gorilla in a Pink Mask' is put up for auction a day after his Monet pastiche sold for £7MILLION. Even though Jimmy Kimmel Live! Potenza appeared on the show for eight years from 2003 t… Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. 30 essential albums from the last 30 years. in 2003, Jimmy Kimmel’s real-life Uncle Frank had been a welcome addition to the late night format. Let's go.' Justice League Snyder Cut Can Explain Batman & Joker's BvS Backstory, John Boyega Loves Finn's Story In Colin Trevorrow's Unused Star Wars 9, In Spider-Man's Darkest Twist, Green Goblin Was Peter Parker All Along, Darkest Dungeon 2 Revealed As 2021 Early Access Epic Games Store Exclusive, Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem Review #1, Michael Myers Has No One To Kill In Halloween 2020 Parody Video, The Woman In Black Ending & What Jennet Really Wants Explained, Haunting of Bly Manor: Why Flora and Miles Locked Dani In The Closet, How Ubisoft Connect Is Different Than Uplay (& What Games Use It), Ubisoft Connect Will Have Cross-Progression, Cross-Saves On All Platforms. "Passings: Frank Potenza, John Howard Davies, Jack Layton", "Frank Potenza, 'Uncle Frank' on nephew Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, dead at 77", "Frank Potenza, Foil for Kimmel, Is Dead at 77", "NYPD 62nd Precinct - New York City, New York", "Jimmy Kimmel's Uncle Frank, Staple on 'Kimmel Show' Dies at 77", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frank_Potenza&oldid=978871419, American army personnel of the Korean War, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 17 September 2020, at 12:23. Is Hell House LLC’s Abaddon Hotel Real Or Fake? Potenza and his ex-wife Concetta, known as Aunt Chippy on the show, also frequently appeared in guest segments in which Kimmel sent them out to run bizarre errands or embark on unusual adventures like planking, being a lunch lady and giving televised reviews of the MTV’s Jersey Shore. LOS ANGELES -- Frank Potenza, a former New York City police officer who turned to comedy as "Uncle Frank" on his nephew Jimmy Kimmel's … Kimmel also personally thanked his fans for their condolences via Twitter this morning. ': Worried parents demand answers over new migrant pupil 'with thin... Was American Pie not inspired by Buddy Holly after all? Jimmy Kimmel Live! Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Uncle Frank Potenza: November 11, 1933 – August 23, 2011. Frank Potenza, a onetime New York City policeman who became Uncle Frank, a regular comic foil for his nephew Jimmy Kimmel, the ABC late-night … to tears with his humorous antics, loveable demeanor, and his kind heart, Jimmy Kimmel’s Uncle Frank Potenza sadly passed away earlier this morning at age 77..
"I'm going to try to do this without crying. He was an actor, known for, Self / Various / Dr. Uncle Frank / Self - Assists Eric Scott / Self - Various Segments / Uncle Frank / Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg / Lunch Lady Uncle Frank / Self - Ad Man / Self - Analyses Barack Obama's Campaign Video / Self - Competes in Go-Go Dancing / Self - Discusses Birth Control / Self - Discusses Halloween Safety / Self - Gives Legal Advice / Self - Gives marriage counseling / Self - Might be drunk / Self - Remembers Russell Brand / Self - Remembers presidents / Self - Security Guard / Self - Segway Race Flagman / Self - Take's a lie detector test / Self - Tours the studio / Self - Uncle Frank / Self - Various / Self - Waves to Kristin / Various Characters / William Bradford, Emmys 2012: Hosting dos and don'ts for Jimmy Kimmel, Watch: La Trio Attempts To Break TV Watching Record By Watching 100 Hours Straight, Jimmy Kimmel pays tearful tribute to his Uncle Frank, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star 2003 premiere. Jimmy Kimmel's default position on his ABC late-night show is a slightly detached sarcasm, so it was a little startling to see him so openly emotional in honoring "Jimmy Kimmel Live" fixture Frank Potenza-- his real-life uncle -- Tuesday night (Sept. 6). Passengers rush to book first flights to the Canaries after Britain adds the Islands, Mykonos, the Maldives... Oxford coronavirus vaccine 'works perfectly' and builds strong immunity to virus, researchers find despite... UK announces 21,242 more coronavirus cases and 189 deaths as Sir Patrick Vallance claims up to 90,000 people... Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry and Slough will move into Tier 2 on Saturday, Matt Hancock reveals as... My home became an illegal Airbnb lockdown battlezone: He was told it was a quiet rental - then watched... Covid-19 infection rates in the North West, North East and East Midlands FALL for the first time since... PM insists he is 'not at war with the North' as Sunak denies waiting until LONDON was in lockdown to step up... Has Anna Wintour found love actually? returns September 6 on ABC, Source: The Washington Post, ABC, Twitter, As Screen Rant's television editor, Anthony gets yelled at by fans of every television show on the air. [2], Potenza had worked in security for more than ten years in New York City and Las Vegas when his nephew, comedian Jimmy Kimmel, asked him to join his late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, as a regular in 2003. Frank Potenza was born on November 11, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Francis Michael Potenza. Close: Potenza was a firm favourite on his nephew Jimmy's late night comedy show, Jimmy Kimmel Live. Perfect for the return of Borat! LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jimmy Kimmel's Uncle Frank, who handled both security and comedy on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has died. His memorial service was held in Las Vegas. Comrade: He also acted as a sounding board to various topics Kimmel discussed on air. [3] He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. [1] He was married to Chippy for more than 28 years before their divorce. A statement from the show says Potenza … [2] He served inside Frank Sinatra's personal security detail and as bodyguard when Sinatra performed at Caesars Palace. The show was on summer hiatus at the time of Potenza's death and was scheduled to return on September 6, 2011. Jimmy's brassy Aunt Concetta Potenza, or "Chippy" as she's better known, was born in Brooklyn, New York.

[1], Potenza died from cancer in Los Angeles on August 23, 2011, aged 77. He also provided security at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a time.

Frank Potenza, a onetime New York City policeman who became Uncle Frank, a regular comic foil for his nephew Jimmy Kimmel, the ABC late-night host, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. [3] He was survived by his ex-wife, three daughters, and a granddaughter. R.I.P. [1] He was introduced to audiences as Kimmel's "Uncle Frank," serving as a comic foil to the late night host. That was a job Mr. Potenza was well qualified for. He was an actor, known for Saul of the Mole Men (2007), All In (2006) and Jimmy Kimmel Live! According to a statement from the show, Uncle Frank was “beloved by his co-workers and considered an uncle to all. He dispensed romantic advice and analyzed developments in the news, all with the same befuddled insouciance. Frank Potenza, the former New York policeman known as “Uncle Frank” in his comedy appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, passed away today. (2003). Kidding!