Frederick ‘Dennis’ Greene was an American actor best known for Greased Lightning, Festival Express, and Sha Na Na. He was born on January 11, 1949, in New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on September 5, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Greene was a founding member of the musical group Sha Na Na while he was a student at Columbia University. After 15 years with the group, he pursued higher education, earning a master’s degree at Harvard and a law degree at Yale. He later taught entertainment law at the University of Oregon and in Dayton, Ohio.
Death and Legacy
Greene died from esophageal cancer on September 5, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. His contributions to music and acting, along with his dedication to education, have left a lasting impact on those who knew him and his students.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sha Na Na | 1977–1979 | Denny |
| Grease | 1978 | Johnny Casino & The Gamblers (uncredited) |
| Greased Lightning | 1977 | Slack (as Frederick Dennis Greene) |
| Festival Express | 2003 | Self |