Famous People with Name Frankie

Frankie Manning            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Frankie Manning: is an American dancer, instructor and choreographer. Manning is considered to be one of the founding fathers of Lindy Hop.He frequented Harlem's Savoy Ballroom in the 1930s, eventually becoming a dancer in the elite and prestigious "Kat's Korner", a corner of the dance floor in which impromptu exhibitions and competitions took place. During a dance contest in 1935, Manning and his partner Frieda Washington performed the first air step (often referred to as an aerial) in a swing dance competition at the Savoy Ballroom. The air step he performed was a "back to back roll" and was danced while Chick Webb played "Down South Camp Meeting" (which was Frankie's request after having heard the song earlier in the evening).

Frankie Yankovic            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Frankie Yankovic: was a polka musician. Known as "America's Polka King", he was the premier artist to play in the Slovenian style.Yankovic enlisted in the Armed Forces in 1943, and cut some records while on leave, prior to his departure for Europe. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge, where a severe case of frostbite nearly resulted in the amputation of his hands and feet; fortunately, he was able to beat the gangrene before that became necessary, and was awarded a Purple Heart. The doctors urged him to have his fingers amputated, but he refused, since that would mean he would not be able to play the accordion.

Frankie Valli            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Frankie Valli: is an American musician, most famous as frontman of The 4 Seasons.Valli, along with Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, and Bob Gaudio, the original members of The 4 Seasons, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990[1] and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.[2]

Frankie Avalon            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Frankie Avalon: is an American actor, singer, and former teen idol.By the time he was 12, Avalon began making appearances on U.S. television for his trumpet prowess, and as a teenager, played with Bobby Rydell in a band known as Rocco and the Saints. In 1959, his songs "Venus" and "Why" both went to number one on Billboard magazine's Hot 100.

Frankie Ryan Manriquez            Origin/Culture/Country: American

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Wioletta Frankiewicz            Origin/Culture/Country: Polish

Wioletta Frankiewicz: is a Polish runner. She competes in the 1500 metres, but she competes also in the 3000 metre steeplechase event, as she did in the 10th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki, Finland. She weighs 58 kilograms and is 1.77 metres tall. She won National Indoor Championships in 2003 (800 m). She also won the National outdoor championships in 2004 (5000 m) and in 2005 (1500 m).