Frankie J. Galasso

Frankie J. Galasso is an American musician and actor. He is best known as member of the boy band Dream Street.

Frankie J. Galasso
Born (1985-01-24) January 24, 1985
New York City, U.S.
Other namesFrankie Galasso
Occupation(s)Actor, Singer
Years active1995—present
PartnerKara Tremel (2012-Present)[1]
Parent(s)Francesco Galasso, Lisa Galasso
Musical career
GenresPop, teen pop
Instrument(s)Vocals

Early life

Galasso was born in New York City to Francesco and Lisa Galasso and attended Salesian High School in New Rochelle, New York, and Five Towns College.[2]

Career

Galasso's career began in 1995 when he starred as Mickey Canetti in Hudson Street. In 1997, he played the role of Andrew Kempster in the movie Jungle 2 Jungle. He provided the singing voice of Christopher Robin in Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (1997), A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving (1998), and Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You (1999). In 2003, Galasso portrayed Tommy in the movie A Tale of Two Pizzas.

In 2008 Galasso began recording new songs, releasing his single "Give Me a Reason" on March 19, 2009.[3]

In 2012, Galasso was an ensemble cast member of the First National Touring of Jersey Boys.[4][5][6][7][8]

In January 2014, Galasso and Alissa Salvatore recorded a cover of "Say Something".[9][10]

In September 2016, Galasso performed the National Anthem at Broncos Stadium before a Bengals vs. Broncos game and at Coors Field before a Rockies vs. Cardinals game.[11][12][13][14]

On June 2, 2020, Galasso's former Dream Street bandmate Chris Trousdale died at a hospital in Burbank, California, at the age of 34 due to complications from an unknown illness during the COVID-19 pandemic in California.[15][16] It was later revealed that COVID-19 was the main complication of Trousdale's death.[17] On June 11, 2020, on what would be Trousdale's 35th birthday, Galasso and his former Dream Street bandmates Greg Raposo, Jesse McCartney, and Matt Ballinger reunited for a virtual performance of "It Happens Every Time" to pay tribute to Trousdale. This would be the first public appearance of Dream Street together as a group since the disbandment over the lawsuits prior.

Personal life

Galasso has been in a relationship with broadway actress Kara Tremel since September 10, 2012.[18][19]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Filmography
Film performances
Year Title Role
1997 Jungle 2 Jungle Andrew Kempster
1997 Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin Christopher Robin (singing voice)
1998 A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving Christopher Robin (singing voice)
1999 Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving Christopher Robin (singing voice)
2000 Sing a Song with Tigger Christopher Robin (singing voice)
2000 Dream Street: It Happens Every Time Frankie J. Galasso
2002 The Biggest Fan Frankie J. Galasso
2003 A Tale of Two Pizzas Tommy
Television performances
Year Title Role
1995-1996 Hudson Street Mickey Canetti
2000 All My Children Himself
2001 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon Himself
2001 Slime Time Live Himself

References
  1. "Happy 5 @frankiejgalasso ! It's been an adventure. #yourestillthehottestguyintheroom #fiveyearswithyou #namethismovie #bronxlove #lovahyou #ilikehimalottle #ourfirstdatewasonahelicopter". instagram.com. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  2. "About". Frank Galasso Facebook account. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017.
  3. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/give-me-a-reason/id311289934
  4. "Jersey Boys Tour". Archived from the original on 2014-02-09. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
  5. "Stanton Prep welcomes back Frank Galasso, who performed in 'Jersey Boys'". www.jacksonville.com. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  6. "Frankie J. Galasso - Jersey Boys First National Tour". youtube.com. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  7. "PA Live: JERSEY BOY- FRANKIE J GALASSO- January 6, 2017". pahomepage.com. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  8. "Broadway's "Jersey Boys" coming to Rudder auditorium". kbtx.com.
  9. Frankie J. Galasso [@frankiejgalasso] (20 January 2014). "Little duet with Alissa Salvatore!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Say Something" - A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera (Frankie J. Galasso & Alissa Salvatore). YouTube.
  11. "'Jersey Boy' sings Broncos' National Anthem". youtube.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  12. "Video: 'Jersey Boy' sings national anthem at Broncos game". www.denvercenter.org.
  13. "Jersey Boys star to sing National Anthem at Rockies game". www.9news.com.
  14. "Ready to sing he anthem at the Rockies game! @denvercenter @rockies #jerseyboys #dcpatoday #broadway". instagram.com.
  15. Gonzalez, Sandra (June 3, 2020). "Chris Trousdale, former member of Dream Street, dead at 42". CNN. United States: WarnerMedia. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  16. Murphy, Chris (June 4, 2020). "Dream Street Band Member Chris Trousdale Dead at 34". Vulture. United States: Vox Media. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  17. Carmel, Julia (2020-06-25). "Chris Trousdale, Boy Band Idol With a Broadway Past, Dies at 34". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  18. "Frank Galasso Official Facebook Page - About". facebook.com.
  19. "Happy 🔟! @frankiejgalasso #10sexyyears #lovahsforlife #bronxlove #happyanniversary #whenwehadabs #discothedoggie". instagram.com.
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