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William Frankfather

Bio: William Frankfather (born Billy Joe Frankfather; August 4, 1944 – December 28, 1998) was an American actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Frankfather, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Born: Fri, Aug 04 1944
Birthplace: Kermit, Texas, USA

Death: Mon, Dec 28 1998
William Frankfather is 54 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Rough Draft
Rough Draft
William Frankfather was 53 in Rough Draft as 'Officer Joe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1998
Poster of MouseHunt
MouseHunt
William Frankfather was 53 in MouseHunt as 'Mr. Texas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Trading Favors
Trading Favors
William Frankfather was 52 in Trading Favors as 'Gus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1997
Poster of Where Are My Children?
Where Are My Children?
William Frankfather was 50 in Where Are My Children? as 'Local Judge'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of When a Man Loves a Woman
When a Man Loves a Woman
William Frankfather was 49 in When a Man Loves a Woman as 'Al-anon Leader'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Born Yesterday
Born Yesterday
William Frankfather was 48 in Born Yesterday as 'Senator Kelley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1993
Poster of The Nightmare Begins Again
The Nightmare Begins Again
William Frankfather was 48 in The Nightmare Begins Again as 'Robert Deeks'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1993
Poster of Little Sister
Little Sister
William Frankfather was 48 in Little Sister as 'Dad'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1992
Poster of Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her
William Frankfather was 47 in Death Becomes Her as 'Mr. Franklin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1992
Poster of Cool World
Cool World
William Frankfather was 47 in Cool World as 'Cop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1992
Poster of The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer
William Frankfather was 46 in The Rocketeer as 'Government Liaison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Alien Nation
Alien Nation
William Frankfather was 45 in Alien Nation as 'Purist Leader'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 18 1989
Poster of The Women of Brewster Place
The Women of Brewster Place
William Frankfather was 44 in The Women of Brewster Place as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1989
Poster of War Party
War Party
William Frankfather was 44 in War Party as 'The Governor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1988
Poster of Defense Play
Defense Play
William Frankfather was 43 in Defense Play
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Baby Boom
Baby Boom
William Frankfather was 43 in Baby Boom as 'Merle White'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1987
Poster of Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
William Frankfather was 42 in Harry and the Hendersons as 'Schwarz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1987
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
William Frankfather was 41 in Amazing Stories as 'Mayor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1986
Poster of Invaders from Mars
Invaders from Mars
William Frankfather was 41 in Invaders from Mars as 'Ed, Heather's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Blue De Ville
Blue De Ville
William Frankfather was 41 in Blue De Ville as 'President Fryborg'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Alamo Bay
Alamo Bay
William Frankfather was 40 in Alamo Bay as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1985
Poster of Flashpoint
Flashpoint
William Frankfather was 39 in Flashpoint as 'Lacy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1984
Poster of Why Me?
Why Me?
William Frankfather was 39 in Why Me? as 'Dental Corps Doctor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 1984
Poster of Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven
William Frankfather was 37 in Pennies from Heaven as 'Pool Player'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1981
Poster of Inside Moves
Inside Moves
William Frankfather was 36 in Inside Moves as 'Fryer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of This Year's Blonde
This Year's Blonde
William Frankfather was 35 in This Year's Blonde as 'John Huston'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 18 1980
Poster of Foul Play
Foul Play
William Frankfather was 33 in Foul Play as 'Whitey Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1978

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 Dark Skies
Dark Skies
William Frankfather was 52+ in Dark Skies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of Arliss
Arliss
William Frankfather was 52+ in Arliss as 'Client Rep'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 10 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
William Frankfather was 49+ in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. as 'Sonny Red'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of Angel Falls
Angel Falls
William Frankfather was 49+ in Angel Falls as 'Sheriff Bailey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 26 1993
Poster of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
William Frankfather was 48+ in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as 'Male Shapeshifter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1993
Poster of Renegade
Renegade
William Frankfather was 48+ in Renegade as 'Sheriff Harry Ames'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Poster of Melrose Place
Melrose Place
William Frankfather was 47+ in Melrose Place as 'Judge David Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1992
Poster of Bodies of Evidence
Bodies of Evidence
William Frankfather was 47+ in Bodies of Evidence
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 18 1992
Poster of Wings
Wings
William Frankfather was 45+ in Wings as 'Thurmon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Family of Spies
Family of Spies
William Frankfather was 45+ in Family of Spies as 'Adm. Tully'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 04 1990
Poster of Alien Nation
Alien Nation
William Frankfather was 45+ in Alien Nation
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
William Frankfather was 44+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Mr. Colbert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of I Know My First Name Is Steven
I Know My First Name Is Steven
William Frankfather was 44+ in I Know My First Name Is Steven as 'Judge Sabraw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 22 1989
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
William Frankfather was 44+ in Murphy Brown as 'Man in Bar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of Freddy's Nightmares
Freddy's Nightmares
William Frankfather was 44+ in Freddy's Nightmares as 'Deeks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1988
Poster of Beverly Hills Buntz
Beverly Hills Buntz
William Frankfather was 43+ in Beverly Hills Buntz as 'Albert Fairchild'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 05 1987
Poster of J.J. Starbuck
J.J. Starbuck
William Frankfather was 43+ in J.J. Starbuck
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
William Frankfather was 41+ in MacGyver as 'Barney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
William Frankfather was 41+ in Amazing Stories as 'mayor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
William Frankfather was 41+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Rev. Bailey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
William Frankfather was 40+ in Hunter as 'Ralph Bankson, Josh Sanders'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
William Frankfather was 39+ in Night Court as 'Tom Reader'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
William Frankfather was 38+ in The A-Team as 'Neil Sullivan, Man at Water Pumping Station'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
William Frankfather was 38+ in St. Elsewhere
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
William Frankfather was 38+ in Remington Steele as 'Frank Willard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero
William Frankfather was 36+ in The Greatest American Hero
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 18 1981
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
William Frankfather was 36+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981