Al Silvani
Actor, Film actor
1910 – 1996
Who was Al Silvani?
Al Silvani was an American boxing trainer and actor.
As one of the most sought-after trainers in the business, Silvani trained over twenty world champions, including Jake LaMotta, Henry Armstrong, Carmen Basilio, Fritzie Zivic, Pone Kingpetch, Rocky Graziano, Ingemar Johansson, and Lou Ambers.
He also had a lengthy career in the film industry as an actor, stunt man, and as a technical advisor—most note-worthy a lead role in Robin and the Seven Hoods. He also appeared in From Here to Eternity, Ocean's Eleven, Stir Crazy, Rocky, Rocky II and Rocky III.
He was a close personal friend of Frank Sinatra and hung out with Sinatra's Rat Pack.
Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
2006 California Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee.
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- Born
- Mar 26, 1910
- Also known as
- Al Salvani
- Al Silvaní
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Jan 10, 1996
North Hollywood
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on July 23, 2013
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