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Frankie Darro

Bio: Born into a show-business family - his parents were circus aerialists - Frankie Darro appeared in his first film at age six. Due to his small size and youthful appearance, he played teenagers well into his 20s

Born: Sat, Dec 22 1917

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Sat, Dec 25 1976

Frankie Darro is 59 years old

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Poster of Fugitive Lovers

Fugitive Lovers

Frankie Darro was 57 in Fugitive Lovers as 'Lester the Drunk'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1975

Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Frankie Darro was 57 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1975

Poster of The Girl on the Late, Late Show

The Girl on the Late, Late Show

Frankie Darro was 56 in The Girl on the Late, Late Show as 'Studio Guard'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1974

Poster of Hook, Line and Sinker

Hook, Line and Sinker

Frankie Darro was 51 in Hook, Line and Sinker as 'Delivery Man (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1969

Poster of The Movie Orgy

Frankie Darro was 50 in The Movie Orgy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

Poster of Operation Petticoat

Operation Petticoat

Frankie Darro was 41 in Operation Petticoat as 'Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class Dooley'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1959

Poster of Forbidden Planet

Forbidden Planet

Frankie Darro was 38 in Forbidden Planet as 'Robby the Robot (interior) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1956

Poster of The Lawless Rider

The Lawless Rider

Frankie Darro was 36 in The Lawless Rider as 'Jim Bascom'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1954

Poster of Two Gun Marshal

Two Gun Marshal

Frankie Darro was 35 in Two Gun Marshal as 'Clint Slocum'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1953

Poster of Pat and Mike

Frankie Darro was 34 in Pat and Mike as 'Caddy (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1952

Poster of Westward the Women

Westward the Women

Frankie Darro was 33 in Westward the Women as 'Jean's Awaiting Groom (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1951

Poster of Across the Wide Missouri

Across the Wide Missouri

Frankie Darro was 33 in Across the Wide Missouri as 'Cadet (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1951

Poster of Pride of Maryland

Pride of Maryland

Frankie Darro was 33 in Pride of Maryland as 'Steve Loomis'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 1951

Poster of Wyoming Mail

Frankie Darro was 32 in Wyoming Mail as 'Rufe'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1950

Poster of Riding High

Frankie Darro was 32 in Riding High as 'Jockey Williams'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1950

Poster of Sons of New Mexico

Sons of New Mexico

Frankie Darro was 31 in Sons of New Mexico as 'Gig Jackson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1949

Poster of Hold That Baby!

Hold That Baby!

Frankie Darro was 31 in Hold That Baby! as 'Bananas Stewart'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 1949

Poster of Fighting Fools

Frankie Darro was 31 in Fighting Fools as 'Johnny Higgins'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1949

Poster of Trouble Makers

Frankie Darro was 30 in Trouble Makers as 'Ben Feathers'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1948

Poster of Heart of Virginia

Heart of Virginia

Frankie Darro was 30 in Heart of Virginia as 'Jimmy Easter'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1948

Poster of Angels' Alley

Frankie Darro was 30 in Angels' Alley as 'Cousin Jimmy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1948

Poster of Smart Politics

Frankie Darro was 30 in Smart Politics as 'Roy Donne'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1948

Poster of That's My Man

Frankie Darro was 29 in That's My Man as 'Jockey'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1947

Poster of Sarge Goes to College

Sarge Goes to College

Frankie Darro was 29 in Sarge Goes to College as 'Roy Donne'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1947

Poster of Vacation Days

Frankie Darro was 29 in Vacation Days as 'Roy Donne'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 1947

Poster of High School Hero

High School Hero

Frankie Darro was 28 in High School Hero as 'Roy Donne'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1946

Poster of Junior Prom

Frankie Darro was 28 in Junior Prom as 'Roy Donne'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 1946

Poster of Freddie Steps Out

Freddie Steps Out

Frankie Darro was 28 in Freddie Steps Out as 'Roy Donne'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1946

Poster of Take It or Leave It

Take It or Leave It

Frankie Darro was 26 in Take It or Leave It as 'Radio Listener'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 17 1944

Poster of Dead End Kids Go To War

Dead End Kids Go To War

Frankie Darro was 24 in Dead End Kids Go To War as 'Jack'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1942

Poster of Junior G-Men of the Air

Junior G-Men of the Air

Frankie Darro was 24 in Junior G-Men of the Air as 'Jack'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1942

Poster of Tuxedo Junction

Tuxedo Junction

Frankie Darro was 23 in Tuxedo Junction as 'Jack 'Sock' Anderson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1941

Poster of Let's Go Collegiate

Let's Go Collegiate

Frankie Darro was 23 in Let's Go Collegiate as 'Frankie Monahan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1941

Poster of The Gang's All Here

The Gang's All Here

Frankie Darro was 23 in The Gang's All Here as 'Frankie O'Malley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1941

Poster of You're Out of Luck

You're Out of Luck

Frankie Darro was 23 in You're Out of Luck as 'Frankie O'Reilly'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 1941

Poster of Up in the Air

Frankie Darro was 22 in Up in the Air as 'Frankie Ryan'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1940

Poster of Laughing at Danger

Laughing at Danger

Frankie Darro was 22 in Laughing at Danger as 'Frankie Kelly'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1940

Poster of On the Spot

Frankie Darro was 22 in On the Spot as 'Frankie 'Doc' Kelly'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1940

Poster of Men with Steel Faces

Men with Steel Faces

Frankie Darro was 22 in Men with Steel Faces as 'Frankie Baxter'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1940

Poster of Pinocchio

Frankie Darro was 22 in Pinocchio as 'Lampwick (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940

Poster of Chasing Trouble

Chasing Trouble

Frankie Darro was 22 in Chasing Trouble as 'Jimmy O'Brien'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1940

Poster of Irish Luck

Frankie Darro was 21 in Irish Luck as 'Buzzy O'Brien'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 22 1939

Poster of Boys' Reformatory

Boys' Reformatory

Frankie Darro was 21 in Boys' Reformatory as 'Tommy Ryan'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1939

Poster of Tough Kid

Frankie Darro was 21 in Tough Kid as ''Skipper' Murphy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1938

Poster of Wanted by the Police

Wanted by the Police

Frankie Darro was 20 in Wanted by the Police as 'Danny Murphy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 1938

Poster of Juvenile Court

Frankie Darro was 20 in Juvenile Court as 'Stubby'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1938

Poster of The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

Frankie Darro was 20 in The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok as 'Jerry'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 1938

Poster of Reformatory

Frankie Darro was 20 in Reformatory as 'Louie Miller'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 20 1938

Poster of Young Dynamite

Frankie Darro was 19 in Young Dynamite as 'Freddie Shields'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1937

Poster of Thoroughbreds Don't Cry

Thoroughbreds Don't Cry

Frankie Darro was 19 in Thoroughbreds Don't Cry as '"Dink" Reid'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1937

Poster of Headline Crasher

Headline Crasher

Frankie Darro was 19 in Headline Crasher as 'James 'Jimmy' Forbush Tallant, Jr.'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 1937

Poster of Saratoga

Frankie Darro was 19 in Saratoga as 'Dixie Gordon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1937

Poster of Anything for a Thrill

Anything for a Thrill

Frankie Darro was 19 in Anything for a Thrill as 'Dan Mallory'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 1937

Poster of Tough to Handle

Tough to Handle

Frankie Darro was 19 in Tough to Handle as 'Mike Sanford'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 24 1937

Poster of The Devil Diamond

The Devil Diamond

Frankie Darro was 19 in The Devil Diamond as 'Lee'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1937

Poster of Mind Your Own Business

Mind Your Own Business

Frankie Darro was 18 in Mind Your Own Business as 'Bob'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1936

Poster of Racing Blood

Frankie Darro was 18 in Racing Blood as 'Frankie Reynolds'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1936

Poster of Born to Fight

Frankie Darro was 18 in Born to Fight as ''Babyface' Madison'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1936

Poster of Charlie Chan at the Race Track

Charlie Chan at the Race Track

Frankie Darro was 18 in Charlie Chan at the Race Track as ''Tip' Collins, Jockey'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1936

Poster of Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs

Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs

Frankie Darro was 18 in Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1936

Poster of The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

Frankie Darro was 18 in The Ex-Mrs. Bradford as 'Spike Salisbury (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1936

Poster of Black Gold

Frankie Darro was 18 in Black Gold as 'Clifford 'Fishtail' O'Reilly'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1936

Poster of 3 Kids and a Queen

3 Kids and a Queen

Frankie Darro was 17 in 3 Kids and a Queen as 'Blackie'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1935

Poster of Valley of Wanted Men

Valley of Wanted Men

Frankie Darro was 17 in Valley of Wanted Men as 'Slivers Sanderson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1935

Poster of Men of Action

Frankie Darro was 17 in Men of Action as 'Johnny Morgan'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1935

Poster of Stranded

Frankie Darro was 17 in Stranded as 'James 'Jimmy' Rivers'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1935

Poster of Unwelcome Stranger

Unwelcome Stranger

Frankie Darro was 17 in Unwelcome Stranger as 'Charlie Anderson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1935

Poster of The Phantom Empire

The Phantom Empire

Frankie Darro was 17 in The Phantom Empire as 'Frankie Baxter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935

Poster of Red Hot Tires

Frankie Darro was 17 in Red Hot Tires as 'Johnny'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1935

Poster of The Payoff

Frankie Darro was 17 in The Payoff as 'Jimmy Moore'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1935

Poster of Broadway Bill

Frankie Darro was 16 in Broadway Bill as 'Ted Williams'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1934

Poster of Burn 'Em Up Barnes

Burn 'Em Up Barnes

Frankie Darro was 16 in Burn 'Em Up Barnes as 'Bobbie Riley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1934

Poster of The Merry Frinks

The Merry Frinks

Frankie Darro was 16 in The Merry Frinks as 'Norman Frink'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1934

Poster of No Greater Glory

No Greater Glory

Frankie Darro was 16 in No Greater Glory as 'Feri Ats'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1934

Poster of Hollywood on Parade No. B-1

Hollywood on Parade No. B-1

Frankie Darro was 16 in Hollywood on Parade No. B-1

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1934

Poster of The Big Race

Frankie Darro was 16 in The Big Race as 'Knobby'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1934

Poster of Little Men

Frankie Darro was 16 in Little Men as 'Dan'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1934

Poster of Wild Boys of the Road

Wild Boys of the Road

Frankie Darro was 15 in Wild Boys of the Road as 'Eddie Smith'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1933

Poster of The Wolf Dog

Frankie Darro was 15 in The Wolf Dog as 'Frank Courtney'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1933

Poster of Tugboat Annie

Frankie Darro was 15 in Tugboat Annie as 'Alec, as a Child'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1933

Poster of Laughing at Life

Laughing at Life

Frankie Darro was 15 in Laughing at Life as 'Chango'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1933

Poster of The Mayor of Hell

The Mayor of Hell

Frankie Darro was 15 in The Mayor of Hell as 'James 'Jimmie' Smith'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 24 1933

Poster of The Devil Horse

The Devil Horse

Frankie Darro was 14 in The Devil Horse as 'Frankie Graham - The Wild Boy'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1932

Poster of Three on a Match

Three on a Match

Frankie Darro was 14 in Three on a Match as 'Bobby (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1932

Poster of Hollywood on Parade No. A-3

Hollywood on Parade No. A-3

Frankie Darro was 14 in Hollywood on Parade No. A-3 as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1932

Poster of Hollywood on Parade

Hollywood on Parade

Frankie Darro was 14 in Hollywood on Parade as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1932

Poster of Amateur Daddy

Frankie Darro was 14 in Amateur Daddy as 'Pete Smith'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1932

Poster of Way Back Home

Frankie Darro was 13 in Way Back Home as 'Robbie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1931

Poster of The Lightning Warrior

The Lightning Warrior

Frankie Darro was 13 in The Lightning Warrior as 'Jimmy Carter'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1931

Poster of The Sin of Madelon Claudet

The Sin of Madelon Claudet

Frankie Darro was 13 in The Sin of Madelon Claudet as 'Larry Claudet - as a Boy (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1931

Poster of The Mad Genius

Frankie Darro was 13 in The Mad Genius as 'Fedor as a Boy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1931

Poster of The Vanishing Legion

The Vanishing Legion

Frankie Darro was 13 in The Vanishing Legion as 'Jimmie Williams'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1931

Poster of The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy

Frankie Darro was 13 in The Public Enemy as 'Matt as a Boy (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1931

Poster of Blaze o' Glory

Frankie Darro was 12 in Blaze o' Glory as 'Jean Williams'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1929

Poster of Rainbow Man

Frankie Darro was 11 in Rainbow Man as 'Billy Ryan'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1929

Poster of Trail of the Horse Thieves

Trail of the Horse Thieves

Frankie Darro was 11 in Trail of the Horse Thieves as 'Buddy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 1929

Poster of The Circus Kid

Frankie Darro was 10 in The Circus Kid as 'Buddy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1928

Poster of Texas Tornado

Frankie Darro was 10 in Texas Tornado as 'Buddy Martin'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 1928

Poster of The Phantom of the Range

The Phantom of the Range

Frankie Darro was 10 in The Phantom of the Range as 'Spuds O'Brien'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1928

Poster of Little Mickey Grogan

Little Mickey Grogan

Frankie Darro was 10 in Little Mickey Grogan as 'Mickey Grogan'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1927

Poster of Judgement Of The Hills

Judgement Of The Hills

Frankie Darro was 9 in Judgement Of The Hills as 'Tad Dennison'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1927

Poster of Tom's Gang

Frankie Darro was 9 in Tom's Gang as 'Spuds'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1927

Poster of Moulders of Men

Moulders of Men

Frankie Darro was 9 in Moulders of Men as 'Sandy Barry'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1927

Poster of Lightning Lariats

Lightning Lariats

Frankie Darro was 9 in Lightning Lariats as 'Alexis, King of Roxenburg'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 30 1927

Poster of Flesh and the Devil

Flesh and the Devil

Frankie Darro was 9 in Flesh and the Devil as 'Boy who dances with Hertha (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1926

Poster of The Cowboy Cop

Frankie Darro was 8 in The Cowboy Cop as 'Frankie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1926

Poster of Hearts and Spangles

Hearts and Spangles

Frankie Darro was 8 in Hearts and Spangles as 'Bobby'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 1926

Poster of The Masquerade Bandit

The Masquerade Bandit

Frankie Darro was 8 in The Masquerade Bandit as 'Tim Marble'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 30 1926

Poster of Mike

Frankie Darro was 8 in Mike as 'Boy'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 10 1926

Poster of Kiki

Frankie Darro was 8 in Kiki as 'Pierre'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1926

Poster of Memory Lane

Frankie Darro was 8 in Memory Lane as 'Urchin'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1926

Poster of Born to Battle

Frankie Darro was 8 in Born to Battle as 'Birdie'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1926

Poster of The Cowboy Musketeer

The Cowboy Musketeer

Frankie Darro was 7 in The Cowboy Musketeer as 'Billy Gordon'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1925

Poster of The Midnight Flyer

The Midnight Flyer

Frankie Darro was 7 in The Midnight Flyer as 'Young Davey'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1925

Poster of Confessions of a Queen

Confessions of a Queen

Frankie Darro was 7 in Confessions of a Queen as 'Prince Zara'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 1925

Poster of The Wyoming Wildcat

The Wyoming Wildcat

Frankie Darro was 7 in The Wyoming Wildcat as 'Barnie Finn'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1925

Poster of So Big

Frankie Darro was 7 in So Big as 'Dirk DeJong (child)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1924

Poster of Roaring Rails

Frankie Darro was 6 in Roaring Rails as 'Little Bill'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1924

Poster of Racing for Life

Racing for Life

Frankie Darro was 6 in Racing for Life as 'Jimmy Danton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1924

Poster of The Signal Tower

The Signal Tower

Frankie Darro was 6 in The Signal Tower as 'Sonny Tolliver'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1924

Poster of Judgment of the Storm

Judgment of the Storm

Frankie Darro was 6 in Judgment of the Storm as 'Heath Twin'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1924

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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 Batman

Frankie Darro was 48+ in Batman as 'Newsman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966

Poster of The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Frankie Darro was 46+ in The Addams Family as 'Delivery Boy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964

Poster of Going My Way

Frankie Darro was 44+ in Going My Way

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962

Poster of Mister Ed

Frankie Darro was 43+ in Mister Ed

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961

Poster of Checkmate

Frankie Darro was 42+ in Checkmate as 'Sonny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960

Poster of Mr. Lucky

Frankie Darro was 41+ in Mr. Lucky

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 24 1959

Poster of Bat Masterson

Frankie Darro was 40+ in Bat Masterson as 'Edward 'Snapper' Garrison'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

Poster of Peter Gunn

Frankie Darro was 40+ in Peter Gunn

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958

Poster of Perry Mason

Frankie Darro was 39+ in Perry Mason as 'Elevator Operator, Messenger'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957

Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel

Have Gun, Will Travel

Frankie Darro was 39+ in Have Gun, Will Travel

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957

Poster of Hey, Jeannie!

Frankie Darro was 38+ in Hey, Jeannie! as 'Caddy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1956

Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Frankie Darro was 37+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Little Dandy Dorf, Boots'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955

Poster of Public Defender

Public Defender

Frankie Darro was 36+ in Public Defender

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 1954

Poster of The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

Frankie Darro was 33+ in The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 1951