Frisco made his name on stage as a dancer. Performing dance on the stage, he soon added his stuttering voice to the act and became a popular comedian. Later in his career, he became less of a dancer and more of a storyteller. At one time during his acting career he was earning upwards of $50,000 per year. When he died of cancer, he was virtually penniless.

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 171. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387