Frank Potenza

For the American jazz guitarist, see Frank Potenza (guitarist).

Frank Potenza
Born
Francis Potenza

(1933-11-11)November 11, 1933
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 2011(2011-08-23) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesUncle Frank
Known forJimmy Kimmel Live!
Children3
RelativesJimmy Kimmel
(nephew)
Jonathan Kimmel
(nephew)
Sal Iacono
(nephew)

Francis Potenza (November 11, 1933 – August 23, 2011) was an American police officer for the New York City Police Department and security guard. He later became a television actor for the late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He appeared as Jimmy Kimmel's "Uncle Frank" on the ABC show as a regular from 2003 until his death in 2011.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "Passings: Frank Potenza, John Howard Davies, Jack Layton". Los Angeles Times. August 24, 2011. Archived from the original on September 30, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
  2. ^ Dillon, Nancy (August 23, 2011). "Frank Potenza, 'Uncle Frank' on nephew Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, dead at 77". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on January 7, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
  3. ^ Carter, Bill (August 26, 2011). "Frank Potenza, Foil for Kimmel, Is Dead at 77". New York Times. Retrieved September 1, 2011.