Frankie Faison

57 titles Acting Jun 10, 1949 Newport News, Virginia, USA

Frankie Faison is an accomplished American actor recognized for his impactful performances on both stage and screen. He gained widespread acclaim for portraying Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell in the critically acclaimed HBO series "The Wire." Additionally, Faison is well-known for his role as Barney Matthews in the iconic "Hannibal Lecter" film series. His journey in the performing arts began with his studies in Drama at Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, where he honed his craft before advancing his skills at New York University’s prestigious Acting Program. With a career spanning several decades, Faison has made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, showcasing his versatility and depth through a diverse range of characters.

Frankie Faison

Filmography

The Sounding

Oxygen

The Cookout

Jaded

Call Me Claus

An Actor Prepares

Meet the Browns

The Stupids

Down to Earth (2001)

The Case for Christ

An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win

Permanent Vacation

Mayor Cupcake

Exterminator 2

White Chicks

Breaking Point (2009)

Away From Here

Highwaymen

Maximum Overdrive

Money for Nothing

Cowgirls n' Angels

Hannibal (2001)

The Timekeepers of Eternity

Coming to America

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

Red Dragon

Freejack

Redemption in Cherry Springs

Julian Po

Albino Alligator

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

Till

I'm Your Woman

Cat People (1982)

Showtime

Ripple

The Langoliers

The Village (2019)

Banshee

The Rookie: Feds