Frank Vallelonga Jr. died of ‘accidental overdose’

Frank Vallelonga Jr., known for his appearances on “The Sopranos” and “Green Book,” died of an “accidental overdose” of fentanyl and cocaine.

The body of Vallelonga Jr., 60, was found at 3:50 a.m. on Nov. 28, 2022, on Oak Point Ave., an industrial street in Hunts Point, with no identification, so it took several days to identify him.

It was first suspected that he died of a overdosehowever, yesterday, April 10, autopsy confirmed that the actor died of “acute poisoning due to the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine”.

After finding the body, the police arrested one person, Steven Smithas suspiciously for concealing a body, possession of a stolen vehicle and aggravated theft.

According to the police report, Smith lives at a homeless shelter in the county, although he has been charged with concealment bodyis not involved in the actor’s death.

That guy was already dead,” the detainee told NYPD Criminal charges against him. “He overdosed. I had nothing to do with it.”

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Frank Vallelonga Jr. he made his acting debut in 1994, in the film “Brilliant Mask”which was directed by his brother Nick Vallelonga and in 2004 he participated in an episode of “The Sopranos”, but perhaps his most memorable role is the one he played in “Green Book”.

Vallelonga Jr. he was the son of actor Tony Lip, whom he Viggo Mortenson he starred in the film and gave life to his uncle Rudy Vallelonga.

The actor’s filmography includes other titles such as “The Neighborhood”, “The Signs of the Cross” and “Gravesend”.

The last work of the interpreter dates from 2021, when he appeared on tape “Birthday cake” along with Val Kilmer and Ewan McGregor.