Frankie Montero
Biography
Frankie Montero is an American filmmaker and Actor from Yonkers, New York. He is best known for writing and directing personal, independent films in New York City, "The Operation" (2023) and "Beggarman" (2025). His unorthodox, "run and gun" style of filmmaking has become a trademark. He studied acting at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, in the evening conservatory. This experience has lead him to be an "Actor's Director". He is not one for rules when it comes to filmmaking and believes in humanizing the art form.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Stephen
The Fugitive Task Force relentlessly tracks and captures the notorious criminals on the Bureau's Most Wanted list. Seasoned agents oversee the highly skilled team that functions as a mobile undercover unit that is always out in the field, pursuing those who are most desperate to elude justice.
Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • as Victor
Blackmailed into working for some very dangerous people, two deeply incapable siblings become the most disorganized duo in organized crime.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Abel
A young man who loses his job is trapped in a small town that has fallen victim to economic ruin. He resorts to extreme measures to escape and start a new life.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Fritz
Tormented by a past life, garbage man Clean attempts a life of quiet redemption. But when his good intentions mark him a target of a local crime boss, Clean is forced to reconcile with the violence of his past.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Mario Latona
Mario Latona, and his best friend "Silk shirt" Johnny are young kids with a passion for crime. Mario dreams of becoming a real gangster like his Uncle Frank, an under-boss of the local mob chapter, but in order to do so he has to operate at the lowest ranks first. When things are just going good for Mario, Johnny becomes greedy and reckless, while an older wiseguy who's been locked up since the 1980's returns home to cause trouble for the young crew.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Gus Giammarino
In the summer of 1982, as all of Staten Island anticipates the opening of a blockbuster boxing movie, an Italian-American family must confront its greatest challenges.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Marco
A homeless Iraq War veteran, nicknamed "Beggarman", discovers a suitcase filled with money from the 1970's. With hopes of a second chance at life but danger constantly around him, he seeks help from a local gangster.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Flex
Rashad is a young man facing eviction. Rashad gets swept into a world of crime after an old friend (Andre) persuades him he can make quick money running drugs.