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Steve Franken

Bio: Stephen Robert Franken (May 27, 1932 – August 24, 2012) was an American actor who worked in film and television for over fifty years.
Born: Fri, May 27 1932
Birthplace: Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Aug 24 2012
Steve Franken is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of After the Rain
After the Rain
Steve Franken would have been no older than 80 in After the Rain
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of Angels & Demons
Angels & Demons
Steve Franken was 76 in Angels & Demons as 'Cardinal Colbert'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 2009
Poster of Point of Entry
Point of Entry
Steve Franken was 75 in Point of Entry as 'Percy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 2007
Poster of Jerry Lewis - König der Komödianten
Jerry Lewis - König der Komödianten
Steve Franken was 73 in Jerry Lewis - König der Komödianten as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 2006
Poster of Dead Sexy
Dead Sexy
Steve Franken was 69 in Dead Sexy as 'Medical Examiner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Crash Point Zero
Crash Point Zero
Steve Franken was 68 in Crash Point Zero as 'Stuart Elliott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 2000
Poster of Rangers
Rangers
Steve Franken was 68 in Rangers as 'Baker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 11 2000
Poster of Agent Red
Agent Red
Steve Franken was 68 in Agent Red as 'General Socka'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 2000
Poster of Nurse Betty
Nurse Betty
Steve Franken was 68 in Nurse Betty as 'Administrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 2000
Poster of Dish Dogs
Dish Dogs
Steve Franken was 68 in Dish Dogs as 'Pastor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 29 2000
Poster of The Omega Code
The Omega Code
Steve Franken was 67 in The Omega Code as 'Jeffries'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1999
Poster of The Pandora Project
The Pandora Project
Steve Franken was 66 in The Pandora Project as 'Sam Davis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 1998
Poster of Munchie Strikes Back
Munchie Strikes Back
Steve Franken was 62 in Munchie Strikes Back as 'Professor Graves'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1994
Poster of The Nightmare Begins Again
The Nightmare Begins Again
Steve Franken was 60 in The Nightmare Begins Again as 'Mr. Birdwell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1993
Poster of Never Forget
Never Forget
Steve Franken was 58 in Never Forget as 'Dan Greenspan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1991
Poster of Transylvania Twist
Transylvania Twist
Steve Franken was 57 in Transylvania Twist as 'Hans Hupp'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1989
Poster of Freeway
Freeway
Steve Franken was 56 in Freeway as 'Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1988
Poster of Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis
Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis
Steve Franken was 55 in Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis as 'Chatsworth Osborne, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1988
Poster of Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love
Steve Franken was 55 in Can't Buy Me Love as 'Moda Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1987
Poster of High School U.S.A.
High School U.S.A.
Steve Franken was 51 in High School U.S.A. as 'Dr. Fritz Hauptmann'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1983
Poster of Curse of the Pink Panther
Curse of the Pink Panther
Steve Franken was 51 in Curse of the Pink Panther as 'Harvey Hamilcard III'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1983
Poster of Not Just Another Affair
Not Just Another Affair
Steve Franken was 50 in Not Just Another Affair as 'Dr. Morton Schiller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of The Ghosts of Buxley Hall
The Ghosts of Buxley Hall
Steve Franken was 48 in The Ghosts of Buxley Hall as 'Virgil Quinby'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1980
Poster of The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
Steve Franken was 48 in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu as 'Peter Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1980
Poster of There Goes The Bride
There Goes The Bride
Steve Franken was 48 in There Goes The Bride as 'Church Organist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1980
Poster of Hardly Working
Hardly Working
Steve Franken was 47 in Hardly Working as 'Steve Torres'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1980
Poster of The North Avenue Irregulars
The North Avenue Irregulars
Steve Franken was 46 in The North Avenue Irregulars as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Terror Out of the Sky
Terror Out of the Sky
Steve Franken was 46 in Terror Out of the Sky as 'Paul Gladstone'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1978
Poster of Avalanche
Avalanche
Steve Franken was 46 in Avalanche as 'Henry McDade'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Zuma Beach
Zuma Beach
Steve Franken was 46 in Zuma Beach as 'Rick'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1978
Poster of It Happened at Lakewood Manor
It Happened at Lakewood Manor
Steve Franken was 45 in It Happened at Lakewood Manor as 'White'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1977
Poster of Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis?
Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis?
Steve Franken was 44 in Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis? as 'Chatsworth Osbourne'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1977
Poster of The Missouri Breaks
The Missouri Breaks
Steve Franken was 43 in The Missouri Breaks as 'l'enfant solitaire'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1976
Poster of Kiss Me, Kill Me
Kiss Me, Kill Me
Steve Franken was 43 in Kiss Me, Kill Me as 'Murry Tesko'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 1976
Poster of Murder on Flight 502
Murder on Flight 502
Steve Franken was 43 in Murder on Flight 502 as 'Donald Goldman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1975
Poster of The Reincarnation of Peter Proud
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud
Steve Franken was 42 in The Reincarnation of Peter Proud as 'Dr. Charles Crennis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1975
Poster of The Last Survivors
The Last Survivors
Steve Franken was 42 in The Last Survivors as 'Don West'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1975
Poster of Houston, We've Got a Problem
Houston, We've Got a Problem
Steve Franken was 41 in Houston, We've Got a Problem as 'Shimon Levin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1974
Poster of Westworld
Westworld
Steve Franken was 41 in Westworld as 'Technican'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1973
Poster of The Stranger
The Stranger
Steve Franken was 40 in The Stranger as 'Henry Maitland'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 26 1973
Poster of Voyage of the Yes
Voyage of the Yes
Steve Franken was 40 in Voyage of the Yes as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 1973
Poster of Every Man Needs One
Every Man Needs One
Steve Franken was 40 in Every Man Needs One as 'Bob Rasmussen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1972
Poster of Which Way to the Front?
Which Way to the Front?
Steve Franken was 38 in Which Way to the Front? as 'Peter Bland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1970
Poster of Three For Tahiti
Three For Tahiti
Steve Franken was 38 in Three For Tahiti as 'Jay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1970
Poster of Number One
Number One
Steve Franken was 37 in Number One as 'Robin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1969
Poster of Panic in the City
Panic in the City
Steve Franken was 36 in Panic in the City as 'Hal Johnson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1968
Poster of The Party
The Party
Steve Franken was 35 in The Party as 'Levinson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1968
Poster of Follow Me, Boys!
Follow Me, Boys!
Steve Franken was 34 in Follow Me, Boys! as 'P.O.W. Lieutenant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1966
Poster of Wild, Wild Winter
Wild, Wild Winter
Steve Franken was 33 in Wild, Wild Winter as 'John'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of The Time Travelers
The Time Travelers
Steve Franken was 32 in The Time Travelers as 'Danny McKee, the Electrician'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1964
Poster of The Americanization of Emily
The Americanization of Emily
Steve Franken was 32 in The Americanization of Emily as 'Young Sailor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1964
Poster of Cop Hater
Cop Hater
Steve Franken was 26 in Cop Hater as 'Boy in Lineup'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1958
Poster of Stage Struck
Stage Struck
Steve Franken was 25 in Stage Struck as 'Dressing Room Well-Wisher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 22 1958

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 Static Shock
Static Shock
Steve Franken was 68+ in Static Shock as 'Mr. Janus (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 2000
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Steve Franken was 67+ in Family Law as 'Teacher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Steve Franken was 66+ in The King of Queens as 'Vasili'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Road Rovers
Road Rovers
Steve Franken was 64+ in Road Rovers as 'Professor Eugene Atwater (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1996
Poster of The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries
The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries
Steve Franken was 63+ in The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries as 'President Generic (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Steve Franken was 62+ in ER as 'Hank Travis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Steve Franken was 60+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'Rundle (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
Steve Franken was 58+ in Harry and the Hendersons as 'Dr. J'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 1991
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Steve Franken was 57+ in Seinfeld as 'Brendan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Steve Franken was 53+ in MacGyver as 'Walt, the Pilot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Steve Franken was 49+ in Simon & Simon as 'Tunridge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Steve Franken was 45+ in The Love Boat as 'Harry Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Steve Franken was 45+ in CHiPs as 'Alan Drummond, Student Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Steve Franken was 44+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Dr. Kitei'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Steve Franken was 44+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Fred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of One Day at a Time
One Day at a Time
Steve Franken was 43+ in One Day at a Time
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 16 1975
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Steve Franken was 42+ in Barney Miller as 'Edward Foreman, Edward Novak'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Steve Franken was 42+ in Police Woman as 'Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Steve Franken was 41+ in Kojak as 'Arnie Goldman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Steve Franken was 39+ in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law as 'Kurt Balks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Steve Franken was 38+ in Night Gallery as 'Dr. Peter Mitchell (segment "The House")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Steve Franken was 38+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show as 'Jonas Lasser'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Steve Franken was 37+ in Love, American Style as 'Carl, Marty, Duke, Roger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Steve Franken was 36+ in The Mod Squad as 'Rabbi Elliott Tannenbaum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Steve Franken was 36+ in Adam-12 as 'The Ferret - Ralph Salisbury, Albert Porter, Officer Albert Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Steve Franken was 35+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Akim Hadramut'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 1968
Poster of Tom, Dick and Mary
Tom, Dick and Mary
Steve Franken was 32+ in Tom, Dick and Mary as 'Dick Moran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1964
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
Steve Franken was 32+ in Bewitched as 'Hawkins, Orvis, Cousin Henry, Bruce, Juke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Steve Franken was 31+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Homer Bedloe Jr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Lieutenant
The Lieutenant
Steve Franken was 31+ in The Lieutenant as 'Sampan, Lt. Sam Panosian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1963
Poster of Ensign O'Toole
Ensign O'Toole
Steve Franken was 30+ in Ensign O'Toole as 'Ensign Clifford Bender'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1962
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Steve Franken was 28+ in My Three Sons as 'Al Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Steve Franken was 27+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as 'Chatsworth Osborne, Jr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of Lock-Up
Lock-Up
Steve Franken was 27+ in Lock-Up as 'Willie Betterley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1959