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Frankie Michaels
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Frankie Michaels
Performer
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Also Known As:
Francis Michael Chernesky
Born:
May 05, 1955 in Bridgeport, CT
Death:
Mar 30, 2016 in Chittenango, NY
Roles (1)
Mame
Opened May 24, 1966
as Patrick Dennis, age 10 (Original)
Awards
Tony Award
1966
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Mame
Winner