Patrick Henry Scarnato (August 28, 1924 – February 18, 1982), was a Brooklyn-born American comedian who was known for opening for Frank Sinatra for more than two decades. He first appeared with Sinatra in 1958, and appeared with him in the 1968 films The Detective and Lady in Cement.[1][2]

He also made more than one appearance on such popular television shows as The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Dean Martin Show and The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, Hollywood Squares, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Merv Griffin Show, The Mike Douglas Show, The David Frost Show, and The Hollywood Palace.[1]

He was found dead in his Caesar's Palace hotel room in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 18, 1982. His cause of death was a heart attack.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1968 The Detective Mercidis
1968 Lady in Cement Rubin
1978 Matilda Hood #4 (final film role)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Pat Henry, 58, Comedian; Was Opening Act for Sinatra". The New York Times. United Press International. 20 February 1982. p. 21. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Comedian Pat Henry, the regular opening act for Frank..." UPI. Retrieved 2020-02-11.

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