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Frankie Faison

Bio: Frankie Faison is an American stage and screen actor, best known for his role as Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell in HBO's television series "The Wire", and as Barney Matthews in the "Hannibal Lecter" franchise.  He studied Drama at Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, and graduated from New York Universities' Acting Program
Born: Fri, Jun 10 1949
Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia, USA
Frankie Faison is 75 years old
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Poster of Beyond the Rush
Beyond the Rush
Frankie Faison was 75 in Beyond the Rush as 'Arthur Yearwood'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 2024
Poster of Till
Till
Frankie Faison was 73 in Till as 'John Carthan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2022
Poster of The Timekeepers of Eternity
The Timekeepers of Eternity
Frankie Faison was 72 in The Timekeepers of Eternity as 'Don Gaffney (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 2021
Poster of The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
Frankie Faison was 72 in The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain as 'Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Redemption in Cherry Springs
Redemption in Cherry Springs
Frankie Faison was 72 in Redemption in Cherry Springs as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 2021
Poster of Fatherhood
Fatherhood
Frankie Faison was 72 in Fatherhood as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 2021
Poster of I'm Your Woman
I'm Your Woman
Frankie Faison was 71 in I'm Your Woman as 'Art'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2020
Poster of The Oedipus Project
The Oedipus Project
Frankie Faison was 71 in The Oedipus Project as 'Shepherd'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 2020
Poster of The Grudge
The Grudge
Frankie Faison was 70 in The Grudge as 'William Matheson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 2019
Poster of An Actor Prepares
An Actor Prepares
Frankie Faison was 69 in An Actor Prepares as 'Deacon Frank Dodge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 2018
Poster of The Case for Christ
The Case for Christ
Frankie Faison was 67 in The Case for Christ as 'Joe Dubois'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of The Sounding
The Sounding
Frankie Faison was 67 in The Sounding as 'Roland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
Frankie Faison was 67 in An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win as 'Frank Ellison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of Trouble & the Shadowy Deathblow
Trouble & the Shadowy Deathblow
Frankie Faison was 65 in Trouble & the Shadowy Deathblow
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2014
Poster of Away From Here
Away From Here
Frankie Faison was 64 in Away From Here as 'Carl'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 17 2014
Poster of Danger Word
Danger Word
Frankie Faison was 64 in Danger Word as 'Grandpa Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 2013
Poster of Tio Papi
Tio Papi
Frankie Faison was 64 in Tio Papi as 'Gilly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of Cowgirls n' Angels
Cowgirls n' Angels
Frankie Faison was 62 in Cowgirls n' Angels as 'Augustus'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2012
Poster of The Cookout 2
The Cookout 2
Frankie Faison was 62 in The Cookout 2 as 'JoJo Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 03 2011
Poster of Mayor Cupcake
Mayor Cupcake
Frankie Faison was 62 in Mayor Cupcake as 'Lenny Davis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 2011
Poster of Breaking Point
Breaking Point
Frankie Faison was 60 in Breaking Point as 'Richter Green'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2009
Poster of Splinterheads
Splinterheads
Frankie Faison was 60 in Splinterheads as 'Pope'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2009
Poster of For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
Frankie Faison was 60 in For Sale By Owner as 'Gene Woodman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 2009
Poster of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Frankie Faison was 60 in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant as 'Rhamus Twobellies'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Frankie Faison was 60 in Brief Interviews with Hideous Men as 'Subject #42'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of Adam
Adam
Frankie Faison was 60 in Adam as 'Harlan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
Frankie Faison was 60 in Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 2009
Poster of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Frankie Faison was 59 in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist as 'Ticket Salesman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2008
Poster of Meet the Browns
Meet the Browns
Frankie Faison was 58 in Meet the Browns as 'L.B.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 2008
Poster of My Blueberry Nights
My Blueberry Nights
Frankie Faison was 58 in My Blueberry Nights as 'Travis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 2007
Poster of Tapping the Wire
Tapping the Wire
Frankie Faison was 58 in Tapping the Wire as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 2007
Poster of Premium
Premium
Frankie Faison was 56 in Premium as 'Phil'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 2006
Poster of America Brown
America Brown
Frankie Faison was 56 in America Brown as 'Coach Bryant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 2005
Poster of In Good Company
In Good Company
Frankie Faison was 55 in In Good Company as 'Corwin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 2004
Poster of The Cookout
The Cookout
Frankie Faison was 55 in The Cookout as 'Jojo Andersen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 2004
Poster of Messengers
Messengers
Frankie Faison was 55 in Messengers as 'Tom Mabry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 27 2004
Poster of White Chicks
White Chicks
Frankie Faison was 55 in White Chicks as 'Elliott Gordon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 2004
Poster of Highwaymen
Highwaymen
Frankie Faison was 54 in Highwaymen as 'Will Macklin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 2004
Poster of Gods and Generals
Gods and Generals
Frankie Faison was 53 in Gods and Generals as 'Jim Lewis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Red Dragon
Red Dragon
Frankie Faison was 53 in Red Dragon as 'Barney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of Showtime
Showtime
Frankie Faison was 52 in Showtime as 'Lt. Winship'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 2002
Poster of A Little Inside
A Little Inside
Frankie Faison was 52 in A Little Inside as 'Tom Donner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 2002
Poster of Call Me Claus
Call Me Claus
Frankie Faison was 52 in Call Me Claus as 'Dwayne'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 2001
Poster of Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
Frankie Faison was 52 in Thirteen Conversations About One Thing as 'Dick Lacey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 2001
Poster of Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal
Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal
Frankie Faison was 52 in Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 21 2001
Poster of Down to Earth
Down to Earth
Frankie Faison was 51 in Down to Earth as 'Whitney Daniels'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 2001
Poster of Hannibal
Hannibal
Frankie Faison was 51 in Hannibal as 'Barney Matthews'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 2001
Poster of The Sleepy Time Gal
The Sleepy Time Gal
Frankie Faison was 51 in The Sleepy Time Gal as 'Jimmy Dupree'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 2001
Poster of Gina, An Actress, Age 29
Gina, An Actress, Age 29
Frankie Faison was 51 in Gina, An Actress, Age 29 as 'Albert'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 2001
Poster of Where the Money Is
Where the Money Is
Frankie Faison was 50 in Where the Money Is as 'Security Guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2000
Poster of Oxygen
Oxygen
Frankie Faison was 50 in Oxygen as 'Phil Kline'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1999
Poster of The Thomas Crown Affair
The Thomas Crown Affair
Frankie Faison was 50 in The Thomas Crown Affair as 'Det. Paretti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1999
Poster of Jaded
Jaded
Frankie Faison was 49 in Jaded as 'Henry Broker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 1998
Poster of Julian Po
Julian Po
Frankie Faison was 48 in Julian Po as 'Sheriff Leon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1997
Poster of Albino Alligator
Albino Alligator
Frankie Faison was 47 in Albino Alligator as 'Agent Marv Rose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1997
Poster of Mother Night
Mother Night
Frankie Faison was 47 in Mother Night as 'Robert Sterling Wilson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of The Rich Man's Wife
The Rich Man's Wife
Frankie Faison was 47 in The Rich Man's Wife as 'Detective Ron Lewis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of The Stupids
The Stupids
Frankie Faison was 47 in The Stupids as 'The Lloyd'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1996
Poster of Heading Home
Heading Home
Frankie Faison was 45 in Heading Home as 'Horace Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1995
Poster of Roommates
Roommates
Frankie Faison was 45 in Roommates as 'Professor Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1995
Poster of I Love Trouble
I Love Trouble
Frankie Faison was 45 in I Love Trouble as 'Police Chief'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1994
Poster of The Spider and the Fly
The Spider and the Fly
Frankie Faison was 44 in The Spider and the Fly as 'Lt. Turner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 1994
Poster of Money for Nothing
Money for Nothing
Frankie Faison was 44 in Money for Nothing as 'Madigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Sommersby
Sommersby
Frankie Faison was 43 in Sommersby as 'Joseph'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1993
Poster of Freejack
Freejack
Frankie Faison was 42 in Freejack as 'Eagle Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1992
Poster of City of Hope
City of Hope
Frankie Faison was 42 in City of Hope as 'Levonne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs
Frankie Faison was 41 in The Silence of the Lambs as 'Barney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1991
Poster of Betsy's Wedding
Betsy's Wedding
Frankie Faison was 41 in Betsy's Wedding as 'Zack Monroe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1990
Poster of Common Ground
Common Ground
Frankie Faison was 40 in Common Ground as 'Otis Debnam'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1990
Poster of Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing
Frankie Faison was 40 in Do the Right Thing as 'Coconut Sid'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1989
Poster of Mississippi Burning
Mississippi Burning
Frankie Faison was 39 in Mississippi Burning as 'Eulogist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1988
Poster of Coming to America
Coming to America
Frankie Faison was 39 in Coming to America as 'Landlord'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1988
Poster of Manhunter
Manhunter
Frankie Faison was 37 in Manhunter as 'Lt. Fisk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1986
Poster of Maximum Overdrive
Maximum Overdrive
Frankie Faison was 37 in Maximum Overdrive as 'Handy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of The Money Pit
The Money Pit
Frankie Faison was 36 in The Money Pit as 'James'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1986
Poster of Exterminator 2
Exterminator 2
Frankie Faison was 35 in Exterminator 2 as 'Be Gee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of C.H.U.D.
C.H.U.D.
Frankie Faison was 35 in C.H.U.D. as 'Sgt. Parker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1984
Poster of Sessions
Sessions
Frankie Faison was 34 in Sessions as 'Intern'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1983
Poster of Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky
Frankie Faison was 32 in Hanky Panky as 'Cop Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Cat People
Cat People
Frankie Faison was 32 in Cat People as 'Det. Brandt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1982
Poster of A Little Sex
A Little Sex
Frankie Faison was 32 in A Little Sex as 'Electrician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1982
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Frankie Faison was 32 in Ragtime as 'Gang Member No. 1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Permanent Vacation
Permanent Vacation
Frankie Faison was 31 in Permanent Vacation as 'Man in Lobby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1981
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Frankie Faison was 24 in King Lear as 'Captain'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1974

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 Hello Tomorrow!
Hello Tomorrow!
Frankie Faison was 73+ in Hello Tomorrow! as 'Buck Manzell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 16 2023
Poster of The Rookie: Feds
The Rookie: Feds
Frankie Faison was 73+ in The Rookie: Feds as 'Christopher 'Cutty' Clark'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 2022
Poster of The Upshaws
The Upshaws
Frankie Faison was 71+ in The Upshaws as 'Clarence'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 12 2021
Poster of The Village
The Village
Frankie Faison was 69+ in The Village as 'Ron Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 19 2019
Poster of The Rookie
The Rookie
Frankie Faison was 69+ in The Rookie as 'Christopher 'Cutty' Clark'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2018
Poster of God Friended Me
God Friended Me
Frankie Faison was 69+ in God Friended Me as 'Mr. Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2018
Poster of The Good Fight
The Good Fight
Frankie Faison was 67+ in The Good Fight as 'Pastor Jeremiah Easton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of Marvel's Luke Cage
Marvel's Luke Cage
Frankie Faison was 67+ in Marvel's Luke Cage as 'Henry 'Pop' Hunter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 2016
Poster of Bull
Bull
Frankie Faison was 67+ in Bull as 'Lee Donaldson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of The Expanse
The Expanse
Frankie Faison was 66+ in The Expanse as 'Charles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 14 2015
Poster of Forever
Forever
Frankie Faison was 65+ in Forever as 'Pepper Evans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Frankie Faison was 64+ in The Blacklist as 'Abraham Moores'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Banshee
Banshee
Frankie Faison was 63+ in Banshee as 'Sugar Bates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013
Poster of Banshee: Origins
Banshee: Origins
Frankie Faison was 63+ in Banshee: Origins as 'Sugar Bates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Frankie Faison was 63+ in Elementary as 'Judge Brewster O'Hare'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Unforgettable
Unforgettable
Frankie Faison was 62+ in Unforgettable as 'Mayor Beverly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Frankie Faison was 61+ in Blue Bloods as 'Jeffords'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
Frankie Faison was 61+ in Hawaii Five-0 as 'Leroy Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Frankie Faison was 60+ in The Good Wife as 'Pastor Jeremiah Easton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Frankie Faison was 55+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'William Bailey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Black in the 80s
Black in the 80s
Frankie Faison was 55+ in Black in the 80s as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of The Jury
The Jury
Frankie Faison was 54+ in The Jury
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 08 2004
Poster of The Wire
The Wire
Frankie Faison was 52+ in The Wire as 'Ervin Burrell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Frankie Faison was 50+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Tom Nickerson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Prey
Prey
Frankie Faison was 48+ in Prey as 'Ray Peterson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1998
Poster of Oz
Oz
Frankie Faison was 48+ in Oz as 'Cornelius Keane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of The Langoliers
The Langoliers
Frankie Faison was 45+ in The Langoliers as 'Don Gaffney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 14 1995
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Frankie Faison was 45+ in New York Undercover
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Frankie Faison was 41+ in Law & Order as 'Lester Crawford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of True Colors
True Colors
Frankie Faison was 41+ in True Colors as 'Ron Freeman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 02 1990
Poster of Monsters
Monsters
Frankie Faison was 39+ in Monsters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 22 1988
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Frankie Faison was 36+ in The Equalizer as 'Zudo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Kate & Allie
Kate & Allie
Frankie Faison was 34+ in Kate & Allie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 19 1984
Poster of Ripple
Ripple
Frankie Faison will be 75+ in Ripple as 'Walter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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