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Frank Faylen

Bio: Frank Faylen (born Francis Charles Ruf) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He is best remembered for his movie performances as the cynical male nurse in The Lost Weekend (1945) and Ernie the taxi driver in It's a Wonderful Life (1946), as well as for his portrayal of long-suffering grocer Herbert T
Born: Fri, Dec 08 1905
Birthplace: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Death: Fri, Aug 02 1985
Frank Faylen is 79 years old
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Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Frank Faylen would have been no older than 79 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis?
Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis?
Frank Faylen was 71 in Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis? as 'Herbert T. Gillis'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1977
Poster of Funny Girl
Funny Girl
Frank Faylen was 62 in Funny Girl as 'Keeney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1968
Poster of When the Boys Meet the Girls
When the Boys Meet the Girls
Frank Faylen was 59 in When the Boys Meet the Girls as 'Phin Gray'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 1965
Poster of The Monkey's Uncle
The Monkey's Uncle
Frank Faylen was 59 in The Monkey's Uncle as 'Mr. Dearborne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1965
Poster of Fluffy
Fluffy
Frank Faylen was 59 in Fluffy as 'Catfish'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 27 1965
Poster of North to Alaska
North to Alaska
Frank Faylen was 54 in North to Alaska as 'Arnie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 1960
Poster of Dino
Dino
Frank Faylen was 51 in Dino as 'Frank Mandel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 1957
Poster of Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Frank Faylen was 51 in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral as 'Sheriff Cotton Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1957
Poster of 7th Cavalry
7th Cavalry
Frank Faylen was 50 in 7th Cavalry as 'Sgt. Kruger'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of Everything But the Truth
Everything But the Truth
Frank Faylen was 50 in Everything But the Truth as ''Mac' McMillan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of Three Brave Men
Three Brave Men
Frank Faylen was 50 in Three Brave Men as 'Enos Warren'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of Away All Boats
Away All Boats
Frank Faylen was 50 in Away All Boats as 'Chief Phillip P. 'Pappy' Moran'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1956
Poster of Terror at Midnight
Terror at Midnight
Frank Faylen was 50 in Terror at Midnight as 'Fred Hill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1956
Poster of The McConnell Story
The McConnell Story
Frank Faylen was 49 in The McConnell Story as 'Sfc. Sykes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1955
Poster of The Looters
The Looters
Frank Faylen was 49 in The Looters as 'Stan Leppich'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1955
Poster of The Lone Gun
The Lone Gun
Frank Faylen was 48 in The Lone Gun as 'Fairweather'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1954
Poster of Riot in Cell Block 11
Riot in Cell Block 11
Frank Faylen was 48 in Riot in Cell Block 11 as 'Commissioner Haskell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 1954
Poster of Red Garters
Red Garters
Frank Faylen was 48 in Red Garters as 'Billy Buckett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1954
Poster of 99 River Street
99 River Street
Frank Faylen was 47 in 99 River Street as 'Stan Hogan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1953
Poster of Hangman's Knot
Hangman's Knot
Frank Faylen was 46 in Hangman's Knot as 'Cass Browne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1952
Poster of The Lusty Men
The Lusty Men
Frank Faylen was 46 in The Lusty Men as 'Al Dawson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1952
Poster of The Sniper
The Sniper
Frank Faylen was 46 in The Sniper as 'Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1952
Poster of My Favorite Spy
My Favorite Spy
Frank Faylen was 46 in My Favorite Spy as 'Newton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1951
Poster of Detective Story
Detective Story
Frank Faylen was 45 in Detective Story as 'Det. Gallagher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1951
Poster of Passage West
Passage West
Frank Faylen was 45 in Passage West as 'Curly'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1951
Poster of Fourteen Hours
Fourteen Hours
Frank Faylen was 45 in Fourteen Hours as 'Walter, room service waiter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1951
Poster of Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon
Frank Faylen was 44 in Copper Canyon as 'Mullins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1950
Poster of The Eagle and the Hawk
The Eagle and the Hawk
Frank Faylen was 44 in The Eagle and the Hawk as 'Red' Hyatt - Danzeeger's Foreman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1950
Poster of Convicted
Convicted
Frank Faylen was 44 in Convicted as 'Convict Ponti'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1950
Poster of Francis
Francis
Frank Faylen was 44 in Francis as 'Sergeant Chillingbacker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1950
Poster of The Nevadan
The Nevadan
Frank Faylen was 44 in The Nevadan as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1950
Poster of Whispering Smith
Whispering Smith
Frank Faylen was 43 in Whispering Smith as 'Whitey Du Sang'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1948
Poster of Blood on the Moon
Blood on the Moon
Frank Faylen was 42 in Blood on the Moon as 'Jake Pindalest'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1948
Poster of Race Street
Race Street
Frank Faylen was 42 in Race Street as 'Phil Dickson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1948
Poster of Hazard
Hazard
Frank Faylen was 42 in Hazard as 'Oscar'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1948
Poster of Road to Rio
Road to Rio
Frank Faylen was 42 in Road to Rio as 'Trigger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1947
Poster of Variety Girl
Variety Girl
Frank Faylen was 41 in Variety Girl as 'Frank Faylen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of The Perils of Pauline
The Perils of Pauline
Frank Faylen was 41 in The Perils of Pauline as 'Mr. Joe Gurt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1947
Poster of The Trouble with Women
The Trouble with Women
Frank Faylen was 41 in The Trouble with Women as 'Geeger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1947
Poster of Welcome Stranger
Welcome Stranger
Frank Faylen was 41 in Welcome Stranger as 'Bill Walters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1947
Poster of Easy Come, Easy Go
Easy Come, Easy Go
Frank Faylen was 41 in Easy Come, Easy Go as 'Boss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1947
Poster of California
California
Frank Faylen was 41 in California as 'Whitey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1947
Poster of Suddenly It's Spring
Suddenly It's Spring
Frank Faylen was 41 in Suddenly It's Spring as 'Harold Michaels'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1947
Poster of It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
Frank Faylen was 41 in It's a Wonderful Life as 'Ernie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1946
Poster of Cross My Heart
Cross My Heart
Frank Faylen was 41 in Cross My Heart as 'Fingerprint Expert'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1946
Poster of Two Years Before the Mast
Two Years Before the Mast
Frank Faylen was 40 in Two Years Before the Mast as 'Hansen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1946
Poster of Blue Skies
Blue Skies
Frank Faylen was 40 in Blue Skies as 'Mack'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1946
Poster of Our Hearts Were Growing Up
Our Hearts Were Growing Up
Frank Faylen was 40 in Our Hearts Were Growing Up as 'Federal Agent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1946
Poster of The Well Groomed Bride
The Well Groomed Bride
Frank Faylen was 40 in The Well Groomed Bride as 'Cabbie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1946
Poster of The Blue Dahlia
The Blue Dahlia
Frank Faylen was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Man Recommending Motel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 1946
Poster of To Each His Own
To Each His Own
Frank Faylen was 40 in To Each His Own as 'Babe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 1946
Poster of Masquerade in Mexico
Masquerade in Mexico
Frank Faylen was 39 in Masquerade in Mexico as 'Brooklyn (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1945
Poster of The Lost Weekend
The Lost Weekend
Frank Faylen was 39 in The Lost Weekend as ''Bim' Nolan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1945
Poster of Incendiary Blonde
Incendiary Blonde
Frank Faylen was 39 in Incendiary Blonde as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1945
Poster of The Affairs of Susan
The Affairs of Susan
Frank Faylen was 39 in The Affairs of Susan as 'Brooklyn Boy (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 1945
Poster of You Came Along
You Came Along
Frank Faylen was 39 in You Came Along as 'Bellboy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1945
Poster of Bring on the Girls
Bring on the Girls
Frank Faylen was 39 in Bring on the Girls as 'Sailor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1945
Poster of Bombalera
Bombalera
Frank Faylen was 39 in Bombalera as 'Houlihan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1945
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Frank Faylen was 38 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Lieutenant John Kane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1944
Poster of Address Unknown
Address Unknown
Frank Faylen was 38 in Address Unknown as 'Jimmie Blake'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1944
Poster of Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble
Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble
Frank Faylen was 38 in Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble as 'Taxi Driver #2 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1944
Poster of And the Angels Sing
And the Angels Sing
Frank Faylen was 38 in And the Angels Sing as 'Holman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1944
Poster of See Here, Private Hargrove
See Here, Private Hargrove
Frank Faylen was 38 in See Here, Private Hargrove as 'M.P. (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1944
Poster of Standing Room Only
Standing Room Only
Frank Faylen was 38 in Standing Room Only as 'Cabbie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1944
Poster of The Gang's All Here
The Gang's All Here
Frank Faylen was 38 in The Gang's All Here as 'Marine Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of A Guy Named Joe
A Guy Named Joe
Frank Faylen was 38 in A Guy Named Joe as 'Major (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of The Mystery of the 13th Guest
The Mystery of the 13th Guest
Frank Faylen was 37 in The Mystery of the 13th Guest as 'Speed Dugan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1943
Poster of The Unknown Guest
The Unknown Guest
Frank Faylen was 37 in The Unknown Guest as 'Truck Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1943
Poster of Corvette K-225
Corvette K-225
Frank Faylen was 37 in Corvette K-225 as 'Shipyard Painter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1943
Poster of Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Frank Faylen was 37 in Thank Your Lucky Stars as 'Sailor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1943
Poster of Nazty Nuisance
Nazty Nuisance
Frank Faylen was 37 in Nazty Nuisance as 'Seaman Benson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1943
Poster of Young Ideas
Young Ideas
Frank Faylen was 37 in Young Ideas as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 02 1943
Poster of Yanks Ahoy
Yanks Ahoy
Frank Faylen was 37 in Yanks Ahoy as 'Quartermaster Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1943
Poster of Get Going
Get Going
Frank Faylen was 37 in Get Going as 'Hank'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 1943
Poster of Prairie Chickens
Prairie Chickens
Frank Faylen was 37 in Prairie Chickens as 'Clem'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of Good Morning, Judge
Good Morning, Judge
Frank Faylen was 37 in Good Morning, Judge as 'Ben Pollard'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1943
Poster of Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
Frank Faylen was 37 in Mission to Moscow as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1943
Poster of Taxi, Mister
Taxi, Mister
Frank Faylen was 37 in Taxi, Mister as 'Henchman Silk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1943
Poster of The Falcon Strikes Back
The Falcon Strikes Back
Frank Faylen was 37 in The Falcon Strikes Back as 'Cecil, a Hobo (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of Slightly Dangerous
Slightly Dangerous
Frank Faylen was 37 in Slightly Dangerous as 'Gateman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of Dixie Dugan
Dixie Dugan
Frank Faylen was 37 in Dixie Dugan as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1943
Poster of Silver Skates
Silver Skates
Frank Faylen was 37 in Silver Skates as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1943
Poster of Fall In
Fall In
Frank Faylen was 36 in Fall In as 'Capt. Gillis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1942
Poster of Across the Pacific
Across the Pacific
Frank Faylen was 36 in Across the Pacific as 'Sidewalk Toy Vendor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of The Palm Beach Story
The Palm Beach Story
Frank Faylen was 36 in The Palm Beach Story as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1942
Poster of Somewhere I'll Find You
Somewhere I'll Find You
Frank Faylen was 36 in Somewhere I'll Find You as 'Soldier Driving Jeep'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 27 1942
Poster of Wake Island
Wake Island
Frank Faylen was 36 in Wake Island
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1942
Poster of A-Haunting We Will Go
A-Haunting We Will Go
Frank Faylen was 36 in A-Haunting We Will Go as 'Train Detective (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1942
Poster of The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees
Frank Faylen was 36 in The Pride of the Yankees as 'Yankee Third Base Coach (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1942
Poster of Tough as They Come
Tough as They Come
Frank Faylen was 36 in Tough as They Come as 'Collector'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1942
Poster of Maisie Gets Her Man
Maisie Gets Her Man
Frank Faylen was 36 in Maisie Gets Her Man as 'Stage Manager (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1942
Poster of Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Frank Faylen was 36 in Yankee Doodle Dandy as 'Sergeant on Parade (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1942
Poster of Whispering Ghosts
Whispering Ghosts
Frank Faylen was 36 in Whispering Ghosts as 'Curly'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1942
Poster of About Face
About Face
Frank Faylen was 36 in About Face as 'Bartender Jerry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 1942
Poster of Mokey
Mokey
Frank Faylen was 36 in Mokey as 'Police Desk Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1942
Poster of Star Spangled Rhythm
Star Spangled Rhythm
Frank Faylen was 36 in Star Spangled Rhythm as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1942
Poster of Joe Smith, American
Joe Smith, American
Frank Faylen was 36 in Joe Smith, American as 'Man in Waiting Room with Matches (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1942
Poster of Steel Against the Sky
Steel Against the Sky
Frank Faylen was 36 in Steel Against the Sky as 'Egg Man in Diner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1941
Poster of H.M. Pulham, Esq.
H.M. Pulham, Esq.
Frank Faylen was 35 in H.M. Pulham, Esq. as 'Marine Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1941
Poster of Top Sergeant Mulligan
Top Sergeant Mulligan
Frank Faylen was 35 in Top Sergeant Mulligan as 'Pat Dolan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1941
Poster of Sergeant York
Sergeant York
Frank Faylen was 35 in Sergeant York as 'But! Boy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1941
Poster of Let's Go Collegiate
Let's Go Collegiate
Frank Faylen was 35 in Let's Go Collegiate as 'Speed Dorman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1941
Poster of Tanks a Million
Tanks a Million
Frank Faylen was 35 in Tanks a Million as 'Pvt. Skivic'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1941
Poster of Blossoms in the Dust
Blossoms in the Dust
Frank Faylen was 35 in Blossoms in the Dust as 'Man with Man Carrying Dead Child'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1941
Poster of Father Steps Out
Father Steps Out
Frank Faylen was 35 in Father Steps Out as 'Tall Hobo 'King', aka The King of Siam'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1941
Poster of The Reluctant Dragon
The Reluctant Dragon
Frank Faylen was 35 in The Reluctant Dragon as 'Orchestra Leader (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1941
Poster of Thieves Fall Out
Thieves Fall Out
Frank Faylen was 35 in Thieves Fall Out as 'Pick'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1941
Poster of Model Wife
Model Wife
Frank Faylen was 35 in Model Wife as 'Master of Ceremonies'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of Footsteps in the Dark
Footsteps in the Dark
Frank Faylen was 35 in Footsteps in the Dark as 'Gus a Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1941
Poster of Come Live with Me
Come Live with Me
Frank Faylen was 35 in Come Live with Me as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1941
Poster of East of the River
East of the River
Frank Faylen was 34 in East of the River as 'Tour Guide (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1940
Poster of Just a Cute Kid
Just a Cute Kid
Frank Faylen was 34 in Just a Cute Kid as 'Benny'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1940
Poster of City for Conquest
City for Conquest
Frank Faylen was 34 in City for Conquest as 'Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1940
Poster of No Time for Comedy
No Time for Comedy
Frank Faylen was 34 in No Time for Comedy as 'Cab Driver'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1940
Poster of They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night
Frank Faylen was 34 in They Drive by Night as 'Driver in Cafe (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940
Poster of Pop Always Pays
Pop Always Pays
Frank Faylen was 34 in Pop Always Pays as 'Minerva Auto Loan Cashier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1940
Poster of Blame It on Love
Blame It on Love
Frank Faylen was 34 in Blame It on Love as 'Studio Electrician'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 18 1940
Poster of Brother Orchid
Brother Orchid
Frank Faylen was 34 in Brother Orchid as 'Parkway Biltmore Desk Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1940
Poster of La Conga Nights
La Conga Nights
Frank Faylen was 34 in La Conga Nights as 'Jeepers Peepers'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1940
Poster of Edison, the Man
Edison, the Man
Frank Faylen was 34 in Edison, the Man as 'Galbreath'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1940
Poster of Saturday's Children
Saturday's Children
Frank Faylen was 34 in Saturday's Children as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1940
Poster of Curtain Call
Curtain Call
Frank Faylen was 34 in Curtain Call as 'Spike Malone'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1940
Poster of The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath
Frank Faylen was 34 in The Grapes of Wrath as 'Tim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1940
Poster of Alice in Movieland
Alice in Movieland
Frank Faylen was 34 in Alice in Movieland as 'Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1940
Poster of Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson
Frank Faylen was 34 in Castle on the Hudson as 'Guard Who is Slugged (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1940
Poster of The Fighting 69th
The Fighting 69th
Frank Faylen was 34 in The Fighting 69th as 'Engineer Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1940
Poster of Married and in Love
Married and in Love
Frank Faylen was 34 in Married and in Love as 'Jim Carter, Man in Bar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1940
Poster of Invisible Stripes
Invisible Stripes
Frank Faylen was 34 in Invisible Stripes as 'Steve - Henchman on Bank Job (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1939
Poster of Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind
Frank Faylen was 34 in Gone with the Wind as 'Soldier Aiding Dr. Meade (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of Nick Carter, Master Detective
Nick Carter, Master Detective
Frank Faylen was 34 in Nick Carter, Master Detective as 'Pete Foley - 1st pilot'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1939
Poster of Reno
Reno
Frank Faylen was 33 in Reno as 'J. Hezmer Briggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1939
Poster of No Place to Go
No Place to Go
Frank Faylen was 33 in No Place to Go as 'Pete Shaffer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1939
Poster of Slapsie Maxie's
Slapsie Maxie's
Frank Faylen was 33 in Slapsie Maxie's as 'Tiger Dorsey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1939
Poster of Thunder Afloat
Thunder Afloat
Frank Faylen was 33 in Thunder Afloat as 'Recruiting Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1939
Poster of Waterfront
Waterfront
Frank Faylen was 33 in Waterfront as 'Skids Riley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1939
Poster of Five Came Back
Five Came Back
Frank Faylen was 33 in Five Came Back as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World
Frank Faylen was 33 in It's a Wonderful World as 'Peters - Stagehand (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of Lucky Night
Lucky Night
Frank Faylen was 33 in Lucky Night as 'Play Palace Announcer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939
Poster of Women in the Wind
Women in the Wind
Frank Faylen was 33 in Women in the Wind as 'Chuck - the Mechanic (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1939
Poster of The Flying Irishman
The Flying Irishman
Frank Faylen was 33 in The Flying Irishman as 'New York Mechanic'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Frank Faylen was 33 in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle as 'Adjutant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1939
Poster of You Can't Get Away with Murder
You Can't Get Away with Murder
Frank Faylen was 33 in You Can't Get Away with Murder as 'Boat Tour Guide (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 23 1939
Poster of Twelve Crowded Hours
Twelve Crowded Hours
Frank Faylen was 33 in Twelve Crowded Hours as 'Henchman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 1939
Poster of Idiot's Delight
Idiot's Delight
Frank Faylen was 33 in Idiot's Delight as 'Ed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1939
Poster of Crime Rave
Crime Rave
Frank Faylen was 33 in Crime Rave
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of No Time to Marry
No Time to Marry
Frank Faylen was 32 in No Time to Marry as 'Waxler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1938
Poster of The Invisible Menace
The Invisible Menace
Frank Faylen was 32 in The Invisible Menace as 'Private of the Guard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 1938
Poster of Headin' East
Headin' East
Frank Faylen was 32 in Headin' East as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1937
Poster of Wine, Women and Horses
Wine, Women and Horses
Frank Faylen was 31 in Wine, Women and Horses as 'Horse Buyer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1937
Poster of Back in Circulation
Back in Circulation
Frank Faylen was 31 in Back in Circulation as 'James Maxwell - a Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1937
Poster of Ever Since Eve
Ever Since Eve
Frank Faylen was 31 in Ever Since Eve as 'Bandit Leader at Monteray Tavern (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1937
Poster of They Won't Forget
They Won't Forget
Frank Faylen was 31 in They Won't Forget as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1937
Poster of Dance Charlie Dance
Dance Charlie Dance
Frank Faylen was 31 in Dance Charlie Dance as 'Ted Parks'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 06 1937
Poster of The Case of the Stuttering Bishop
The Case of the Stuttering Bishop
Frank Faylen was 31 in The Case of the Stuttering Bishop as 'Charlie Downs'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 1937
Poster of Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad
Frank Faylen was 31 in Kid Galahad as 'Barney'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1937
Poster of San Quentin
San Quentin
Frank Faylen was 31 in San Quentin as 'Convict Envying Hoffman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 24 1937
Poster of The Go-Getter
The Go-Getter
Frank Faylen was 31 in The Go-Getter as 'Country Club Man #2 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1937
Poster of The Cherokee Strip
The Cherokee Strip
Frank Faylen was 31 in The Cherokee Strip as 'Joe Brady'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1937
Poster of Marked Woman
Marked Woman
Frank Faylen was 31 in Marked Woman as 'Cabbie #2 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1937
Poster of Midnight Court
Midnight Court
Frank Faylen was 31 in Midnight Court as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1937
Poster of Smart Blonde
Smart Blonde
Frank Faylen was 31 in Smart Blonde as 'Ambulance Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1937
Poster of King of Hockey
King of Hockey
Frank Faylen was 31 in King of Hockey as 'Swede'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1936
Poster of Night Waitress
Night Waitress
Frank Faylen was 31 in Night Waitress as 'Policeman at Torre's'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1936
Poster of All American Chump
All American Chump
Frank Faylen was 30 in All American Chump as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1936
Poster of The Sky Parade
The Sky Parade
Frank Faylen was 30 in The Sky Parade as 'Pilot (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of China Clipper
China Clipper
Frank Faylen was 30 in China Clipper as 'Weatherman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1936
Poster of Bullets or Ballots
Bullets or Ballots
Frank Faylen was 30 in Bullets or Ballots as 'Gatley - Pinball Racketeer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1936
Poster of Border Flight
Border Flight
Frank Faylen was 30 in Border Flight as 'Jimmie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1936
Poster of Road Gang
Road Gang
Frank Faylen was 30 in Road Gang as 'Radio Dispatcher'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1936
Poster of Double Exposure
Double Exposure
Frank Faylen was 29 in Double Exposure as 'Press Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1935

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Frank Faylen was 70+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Janus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Frank Faylen was 60+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of My Mother the Car
My Mother the Car
Frank Faylen was 59+ in My Mother the Car
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965
Poster of The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure
Frank Faylen was 57+ in The Great Adventure as 'O'Brien'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Frank Faylen was 57+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Ralph'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Frank Faylen was 56+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Frank Faylen was 53+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as 'Herbert T. Gillis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of Man with a Camera
Man with a Camera
Frank Faylen was 52+ in Man with a Camera
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Frank Faylen was 52+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Sheriff Earl Tipton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Frank Faylen was 51+ in Maverick as 'Red Harrison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Frank Faylen was 50+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Doc Alvarez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
Frank Faylen was 50+ in Telephone Time
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Frank Faylen was 47+ in General Electric Theater as 'Farber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Racket Squad
Racket Squad
Frank Faylen was 45+ in Racket Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1951
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Frank Faylen was 44+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Frank Faylen was 44+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950