Frank Coraci


Frank Coraci is an American film director, actor and screenwriter best known for his work with actor Adam Sandler.

Biography

Coraci was born in Shirley, New York. In 1984, he graduated from William Floyd High School, where he was on the wrestling team for several years. In 1988, he graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He has directed three successful films with Adam Sandler and several music videos for the actor. He worked as an actor in Sandler's video clip "The Lonesome Kicker," playing the character that gives the song its name.
He directed the movie Around the World in 80 Days, starring Jackie Chan, which turned out to be a box office flop, grossing only $24 million in the U.S..
Coraci also directed Zookeeper, a romantic comedy starring Kevin James and Rosario Dawson that was released in 2011.

Filmography

Film
Television
YearTitleNotes
2007I'm in HellTV movie
2016GravesEpisode "Through a Glass Gravely"
2017The 13th JockeyTV mini series

Actor
YearTitleRoleNotes
1996Murdered InnocenceWacko on bus
1998The WaterboyRoberto
2003Last Man RunningRick's Roommate
2004Around the World in 80 DaysAngry Dapper Pedestrian
2006Grandma's BoyCousin StevenUncredited
2006ClickMale Nurse
2012Here Comes the BoomDisoriented Gym Patron
2017Sandy WexlerMustachioed Referee
2025Happy Gilmore 21950’s Mobster