Frankie Crocker

Frankie Crocker was born on Dec 18, 1940 in USA. Frankie Crocker's big-screen debut came with Five on the Black Hand Side directed by Oscar Williams in 1973, strarring Rolls Royce.

On air-radio personality who was prominent during the late 60s through the early 80s in New York City. Conceptualized the "Urban Contemporary" format while Program Director for WBLS-FM New York City that is the staple of most urban radio stations today.Began his career in Buffalo, New York got his big break with WMCA-AM and then WWRL-AM in New York. Served as DJ and Program Director for WBLS-FM and WRKS-FM in New York City during the mid 70s to the mid 80s.