Actor

Frankie Faison: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 39
on screen: 1982–2022
box office: $379M
nomination: 1
average score: 68

Born: June 10, 1949 (age 77)
Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Full name: Frankie Russel Faison
Citizenship: U.S.
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1974-present
Spouses: Samantha Jupiter Faison
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Frankie Faison Movies

The highest-rated films Frankie Faison is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2019) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Frankie Faison's Career in Numbers

Frankie Faison's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Frankie Faison works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hanky Panky (1982) to Till (2022), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Frankie Faison Movies by Decade

1980s 3
1990s 11
2000s 5
2010s 9
2020s 8

The 1990s were Frankie Faison's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Frankie Faison Movies by Genre

Drama 11
Comedy 5
Mystery 4
Family 3
Action 3
Thriller 3
Horror 2
Biography 1
Tv movie 1
Fantasy 1

Drama is the genre Frankie Faison has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of comedy (5).

Frankie Faison Career Milestones

First film: Hanky Panky 1982
Biggest box office hit: Sommersby $140M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film: Till 2022

39 credits

Frankie Faison Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Frankie Faison is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Frankie Faison Movies as an Actor

Frankie Faison in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Frankie Faison: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

37th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Frankie Faison: Nominated Best Male Lead The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

Biography

Who Is Frankie Faison?

Frankie Faison was born in Newport News, Virginia, U.S. in 1949 and is 77 years old. Credited on films since 1982, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Frankie Russel Faison is an acclaimed American actor, known for his defining roles such as Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell in the HBO series 'The Wire', Barney Matthews in the Hannibal Lecter franchise, and Sugar Bates in the Cinemax series 'Banshee'. Born on June 10, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia, Faison exhibited his passion for drama at an early age. He studied drama at Illinois Wesleyan University, joining the Theta Chi fraternity, and pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 1974.

Faison initiated his acting career in 1974 at the New York Shakespeare Festival production of King Lear, opposite James Earl Jones. This was followed by a string of diverse roles in theatre, television, and film, earning him a nomination for a Tony Award. Faison is noted for being the most frequent actor in adaptations of Thomas Harris' Hannibal books. He also played significant roles in several Fox and Netflix series, appearing in over three decades of entertainment productions from the 1980s through the 2010s.

Works with

Who Frankie Faison Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Frankie Faison shares the most films with. William Sadler comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Angela Peel (2).

FAQ

Frankie Faison: Questions & Answers

How many movies Frankie Faison has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Frankie Faison been in?

Frankie Faison is credited on 39 films, from 1982 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Frankie Faison's highest-grossing movie?

Sommersby (1993) is Frankie Faison's biggest box office hit, with $140M worldwide, ahead of The Grudge (2020) ($49.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Frankie Faison's movies have made $379M.

Frankie Faison's biggest hits

What is the best Frankie Faison movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Frankie Faison's best-rated film is The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2019) with a score of 90, followed by The Sounding (2020) (87).

Best Frankie Faison movies, ranked

Has Frankie Faison won an Oscar?

Frankie Faison has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Frankie Faison has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Frankie Faison?

Frankie Faison is 77 years old, born on June 10, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia, U.S..

What is Frankie Faison's newest movie?

The most recent film on Frankie Faison's filmography is Till (2022), in the role of John Carthan.

Who does Frankie Faison work with most often?

Frankie Faison shares the most films with William Sadler (4 films), Angela Peel (2 films) and Anika Noni Rose (2 films).

The Best Frankie Faison Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 39 credits.

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