Frank Caliendo (created January 19, 1974) is an American comic and impressionist, famous for his work on the Fox Network television series “MADtv”, and as the inhouse prognosticator for “Fox NFL Sunday”. In 2007 and 2008, he performed his impersonations on his own show, “Frank TV”, which aired on TBS. He’s released six solo CDs, and has performed as many as 120 feelings. From 2009 to 2011 he had a show in the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. He now tours. His signature John Madden opinion is often viewed on Fox NFL Sunday, The Best Damn Sports Show Period and Mohr Sports. Obviously along with the illustrious The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show.
Waukesha South High School, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Michele Caliendo (m. 2003)
Children
Joe Caliendo, Juliet Caliendo
Parents
Frank Caliendo Sr.
Nicknames
Franklin Caliendo , Caliendo, Frank , President George W. Bush , Franklin "Frank" Caliendo
Nominations
College Comedian and Entertainer of the Year by the National Association of Campus Activities (1999)
Movies
"The Comebacks" (2007), "The Unbeatables", "Frank Caliendo: All Over the Place" (2007), "National Lampoon Live" (2004)
TV Shows
"MADtv, "Frank TV", "The Bob & Tom Show", "Hype", "Fox NFL Sunday", "The View", "Comedy Central Presents", "The Bob and Tom Show", "Opie & Anthony", "Hot in Cleveland", "Sullivan and Son", "The Birthday Boys", "Gravity Falls"
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Trademark
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His countless impressions, but mostly his John Madden
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Quote
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I love John Madden because he makes me feel smart.
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[about celebrities who might not like his impressions of them] I don't do these things to be mean, I do them to make money.
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You know what I would do? I would remake The Wizard of Oz (1938) with Robin Williams, and that's it. Just let him do the whole dang thing by himself.
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Fact
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He is still acting on MADtv (1995). [September 2004]