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Tribute to
Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield Impersonator Frank Grata wins the 2004 IGCITA
(International Guild of Celebrity Impersonators and Tribute
Artists) Cloney Award for Best Comedic Impersonator.
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In
many cases a performer will try his or her best to imitate a
celebrity . . . not Frank Grata. Frank not only looks like
Rodney Dangerfield, he walks like him, has the same
mannerisms and even sounds like Rodney. His style is
natural, nothing is phony or forced . . . he is
Dangerfield's clone!
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Grata mixes his own material with many of
Dangerfield's famous bits. "Some people were born with
silver spoons in their mouths, not me, I was born with a
silver foot in mine, "(Rodney' Frank) says as he adjusts his
tie.
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Frank Grata's natural looks combined with his
talent and professionalism have taken him all over the
country. He has played at clubs, colleges and corporate
events. He has been the grand prize winner in every look
alike event he has entered. Grata once netted a trip to
Hollywood by beating out over 60 impressionists and
impersonators.
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In many towns, cities and states as well as the
Pennsylvania, New York and California Department of
Corrections many people only know Frank Grata as Rodney.
Even though he says he gets no respect, the minute Frank
Grata walks on stage he gains the love and admiration of the
audience. "I guess I did get some respect," Grata says after
finishing a show, " what a crowd . . what a crowd."
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