Chuck Zito
Actor
Chuck Zito, known for his diverse career as a celebrity bodyguard, martial artist, and former boxing trainer, discusses his role in the fifth season of Sons of Anarchy. He shares his enjoyment of working on the show and his character, Frankie Diamonds. Zito also reflects on his past experiences in film and television.
Chuck Zito
“Oz”
“Sons of Anarchy”
About Chuck Zito
Chuck Zito is an actor, stuntman, and former celebrity bodyguard who built a multifaceted entertainment career. A four-time New York Golden Gloves competitor with a 36-5 amateur boxing record, he transitioned to bodyguard work in 1980, protecting clients including Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, and Sylvester Stallone. He worked as a stuntman on over 50 films including True Lies and Heat, and gained recognition playing mobster Chucky Pancamo on HBO's Oz for 45-46 episodes.
In this interview
- Discusses playing Frankie Diamonds on Sons of Anarchy's fifth season on FX.
- Describes having a great time working on the highest-rated show on FX.
- Recalls starting his bodyguard business in 1980 and working for major celebrities.
- Mentions working with Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, and Katey Sagal on the show.
“I look forward going to work every day. That's how much fun I'm having.”— Chuck Zito, in this interview
Since this interview
Following his Sons of Anarchy appearance in 2012, Zito continued acting with roles in the 2013 film Homefront, the 2018 series Paper Empire, and a 2021 episode of Gravesend.
