Memory Alpha
Don't have an account?
Register
Register
Memory Alpha
Memory Alpha
57,147
pages
in: Deceased production staff, Memory Alpha pages needing citation, Performers,
and 3 more
English

Changes: Frank da Vinci

Back to page
Sign in to edit
(It should state that in the recurring roles for Brent that he was seen in Shore Leave and The Squire of Gothos.)
m (Robot: Automated text replacement (-. +. ))
Tag: apiedit
(16 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{realworld}}
  
{{realworld}}
−
'''Frank da Vinci''' is an actor and stuntman who worked as [[Leonard Nimoy]]'s [[stand-in]] and background and stunt performer on ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]''.
+
'''Frank James "Buddy" da Vinci''' {{born|14|February|1933|died|4|June|2013}} was a Chicago-born actor and stuntman who worked as [[Leonard Nimoy]]'s [[stand-in]] and background and stunt performer on ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]''. His nickname, according to [[William Blackburn]], was "Buddy." The ''[[Star Trek Concordance]]'' and derivative works occasionally list him as "Bud da Vinci".
   
  +
Da Vinci started out as a male model in his hometown, then moved to Hollywood, where he pursued a career in film. First, he worked as a tour guide at {{w|Warner Bros.}} and in the studio's publicity department. Here, he also met actor and dancer George B. Ellsworth, who became his life-long partner.
⚫
Da Vinci was an extra in the movie ''{{w|Psycho (1960 film|Psycho}}'', which was written by [[Joseph Stefano]], based on a novel by [[Robert Bloch]], and featured [[John Anderson]] in the cast.
  
   
  ⚫
Da Vinci was a stand-in and double for {{w|Anthony Perkins}} in {{w|Alfred Hitchcock}}'s classic {{wt|Psycho (1960 film|Psycho}}, which was written by [[Joseph Stefano]], based on a novel by [[Robert Bloch]], and featured [[John Anderson]] in the cast. Da Vinci's silhouette can be seen in the famous shower murder scene.
⚫
Da Vinci appeared in the [[February]] 8, [[1965]] ''The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'' episode "The Secret Sceptre Affair", which also featured [[Jack Donner]] and [[William Boyett]], was directed by [[Marc Daniels]], co-produced by [[Sam Rolfe]], and had a musical score by [[Jerry Goldsmith]].
  
   
  ⚫
Da Vinci appeared (uncredited) in the 1964 ''The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'' episode "The Project Strigas Affair", which featured both [[William Shatner]] and [[Leonard Nimoy]], and was directed by [[Joseph Sargent]]. A year later, he appared in the episode "The Secret Sceptre Affair", which also featured [[Jack Donner]] and [[William Boyett]], was directed by [[Marc Daniels]], co-produced by [[Sam Rolfe]], and had a musical score by [[Jerry Goldsmith]]. [http://www.kayleberty.com/2013/06/bud-da-vinci.html]
−
Da Vinci also appeared in the first two parts of the [[January]] [[1970]] three-part episode of ''Mission: Impossible'' episode "The Falcon" as the uncredited character named Sebastian (although da Vinci's face is clearly seen several times in that role.) For most of the two episodes da Vinci's Sebastian was disguised as ''Mission: Impossible'' season 4 and season 5 regular cast member [[Leonard Nimoy]]'s Paris character (Nimoy actually applied the mask disguise on to da Vinci's face in Part 1 of the three part episodes.) "The Falcon" episodes also featured season 4 recurring character of Tracey who was played by [[Lee Meriwether]], as well as guest star [[Logan Ramsey]]. Also uncredited in "The Falcon" episodes were [[Jack Donner]] and [[Bob Johnson]]'s voice. Stunt doubles in "The Falcon" episodes included [[Dick Dial]] and [[Charles Picerni]]. Executive vice president in charge of production on "The Falcon" episodes was [[Douglas S. Cramer]] and then future director of several ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', ''Star Trek: Voyager'' and ''Star Trek: Enterprise'' episodes, [[Mike Vejar]], was the editorial coordinator for the "The Falcon" episodes. Women's costume supervisor for "The Falcon" episodes was [[Dodie Shepard]] and women's set costumer for "The Falcon" episodes was [[Andrea Weaver]].
 
   
  +
After ''Star Trek'' was cancelled, Da Vinci continued to be Nimoy's stand-in for two seasons of ''Mission: Impossible''. He appared on screen in the first two parts of the three-part episode "The Falcon", as the uncredited character named Sebastian. For most of the two episodes Sebastian was disguised as Nimoy's character Paris (Nimoy actually applied the mask disguise on to da Vinci's face). The episodes also featured [[Lee Meriwether]], [[Logan Ramsey]], [[Jack Donner]], [[Dick Dial]] and [[Charles Picerni]], and the voice of [[Robert C. Johnson]].
−
{{bginfo|In the second part of the three part episode of the ''Mission: Impossible'' "The Falcon" episodes there is a scene where the character Sebastian takes of his Paris disguise and it really looks like Nimoy's head is coming off of da Vinci's head.}}
 
  +
−
 
  +
Da Vinci left acting in the 1970s. Along with Ellsworth, he owned and operated two gay night clubs in Los Angeles. He passed away due to renal failure on 4 June 2013. The same year, the Pepperdine University of Malibu founded the "Frank James 'Buddy' Da Vinci and George B. Ellsworth Scholarship", awarded to applicants who empathize service and volunteerism dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of the LGBT community. [http://www.acuoptimist.com/2013/02/pepperdine-introduces-lgbt-scholarship/]
−
His nickname, according to [[William Blackburn]], was "Buddy." The ''[[Star Trek Concordance]]'' and derivative works occasionally list him as "Bud da Vinci".
  
   
 
== ''Star Trek'' appearances ==
  
== ''Star Trek'' appearances ==
Line 16: Line 16:
 
File:Brent.jpg|[[Brent]]<br />''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]''<br />[[TOS recurring characters|Recurring character]]
  
File:Brent.jpg|[[Brent]]<br />''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]''<br />[[TOS recurring characters|Recurring character]]
 
File:Vinci.jpg|[[Vinci]]<br />''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]''<br />[[TOS recurring characters|Recurring character]]
  
File:Vinci.jpg|[[Vinci]]<br />''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]''<br />[[TOS recurring characters|Recurring character]]
  +
File:Frank da Vinci Michael Strong hand double.jpg|[[Hand double]] for [[Michael Strong]]<br />{{TOS|What Are Little Girls Made Of?}}
 
File:Eminiar Guard 4.jpg|[[Eminians#Eminiar Guard 4|Eminian guard]]<br />{{TOS|A Taste of Armageddon}}
  
File:Eminiar Guard 4.jpg|[[Eminians#Eminiar Guard 4|Eminian guard]]<br />{{TOS|A Taste of Armageddon}}
−
File:Vulcan litter bearer, Frank da Vinci.jpg|[[Unnamed Vulcans (23rd century)#Vulcan bell and banner carriers|Vulcan litter bearer]]<br />{{TOS|Amok Time}}
 +
File:Vulcan litter bearer, Frank da Vinci.jpg|[[Vulcan 23rd century attendee 1|Vulcan litter bearer]]<br />{{TOS|Amok Time}}
−
File:Vulcan aide 2.jpg|[[Unnamed Vulcans (23rd century)#Vulcan aides|Sarek's aide]]<br />{{TOS|Journey to Babel}}
+
File:Vulcan aide 2.jpg|[[Vulcan 23rd century aide 2|Sarek's aide]]<br />{{TOS|Journey to Babel}}
−
File:Ekosian marshal, Frank da Vinci.jpg|[[Ekosians and Zeons#Ekosian marshal|Ekosian marshal]]<br />{{TOS|Patterns of Force}}
 +
File:Ekosian marshal, Frank da Vinci.jpg|[[Ekosian-Zeon Ekosian marshal|Ekosian marshal]]<br />{{TOS|Patterns of Force}}
  +
File:Sciences corpse defiant.jpg|[[USS Defiant (NCC-1764) personnel#Sciences division crewman #1|USS ''Defiant'' crewman]]<br />{{TOS|The Tholian Web}}
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   

Revision as of 21:38, 4 April 2016

Template:Realworld Frank James "Buddy" da Vinci (14 February 1933 – 4 June 2013; age 80) was a Chicago-born actor and stuntman who worked as Leonard Nimoy's stand-in and background and stunt performer on Star Trek: The Original Series. His nickname, according to William Blackburn, was "Buddy." The Star Trek Concordance and derivative works occasionally list him as "Bud da Vinci".

Da Vinci started out as a male model in his hometown, then moved to Hollywood, where he pursued a career in film. First, he worked as a tour guide at Warner Bros. and in the studio's publicity department. Here, he also met actor and dancer George B. Ellsworth, who became his life-long partner.

Da Vinci was a stand-in and double for Anthony Perkins in Alfred Hitchcock's classic Psycho, which was written by Joseph Stefano, based on a novel by Robert Bloch, and featured John Anderson in the cast. Da Vinci's silhouette can be seen in the famous shower murder scene.

Da Vinci appeared (uncredited) in the 1964 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. episode "The Project Strigas Affair", which featured both William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, and was directed by Joseph Sargent. A year later, he appared in the episode "The Secret Sceptre Affair", which also featured Jack Donner and William Boyett, was directed by Marc Daniels, co-produced by Sam Rolfe, and had a musical score by Jerry Goldsmith. [1]

After Star Trek was cancelled, Da Vinci continued to be Nimoy's stand-in for two seasons of Mission: Impossible. He appared on screen in the first two parts of the three-part episode "The Falcon", as the uncredited character named Sebastian. For most of the two episodes Sebastian was disguised as Nimoy's character Paris (Nimoy actually applied the mask disguise on to da Vinci's face). The episodes also featured Lee Meriwether, Logan Ramsey, Jack Donner, Dick Dial and Charles Picerni, and the voice of Robert C. Johnson.

Da Vinci left acting in the 1970s. Along with Ellsworth, he owned and operated two gay night clubs in Los Angeles. He passed away due to renal failure on 4 June 2013. The same year, the Pepperdine University of Malibu founded the "Frank James 'Buddy' Da Vinci and George B. Ellsworth Scholarship", awarded to applicants who empathize service and volunteerism dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of the LGBT community. [2]

Star Trek appearances

Recurring roles

Stunts

External link

  • Template:IMDb-link
Deutsch Español Nederlands
Community content is available under CC-BY-NC unless otherwise noted.
More Fandoms