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Frank Vallelonga Jr dead: Green Book actor's dead body 'dumped in street' as man arrested

Hollywood actor Frank Vallelonga Jr has died, TMZ has reported.

The film star, best known for his work in Oscar-winning Green Book, was found in the street by the NYPD after they received a 911 call about an unconscious man in the Bronx.

The NYPD told the news outlet that when they got to the location they found a dead body in the street, which they later identified as Frank.

His official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

Cops confirmed to TMZ that a suspect has been criminally charged with dumping Frank's corpse, adding that the suspect told them that Frank had overdosed.

Actors Tony Lip, Nick Vallelonga and Frank Valley (Getty Images)

Police have claimed the suspect dumped Frank's body from a car owned by his brother Nick, however Nick told cops that the suspect did not have permission to drive his car. 

Frank hails from a famous family, with his late father being Sopranos star Tony Lip - who played Carmine Lupertazzi in the hit HBO series - and brother Nick Vellelonga, who co-wrote and produced Academy Award-winning Green Book.

The film was based on Frank's late dad, who worked as a bouncer during the 1960s to pianist Don Shirley.

Tony is portrayed by Viggo Mortensen while Frank plays Rudy Vallelonga.

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