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FRANK THRING

Actor
BORN May 11, 1926
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HEIGHT 6'2" (1.88 m)
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NATIONALITY Australian
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YEARS ACTIVE 1958 – Present
FRANK THRING

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Frank Thring (11 May 1926 – 29 December 1994) was an Australian character actor in radio, stage, television and film; as well as a theatre director. His early career started in London in theatre productions, before he starred in Hollywood film, where he became best known for roles in Ben-Hur in 1959 and King of Kings in 1961.

He was the son of Australian film director, producer and exhibitor Francis William Thring III.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Frank
  • Born May 11, 1926
  • Height 6'2" (1.88 m)
  • Nationality Australian
  • Citizenship Australian
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on December 29, 1994)
  • Years Active 1958 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background He was the son of Australian film director, producer and exhibitor Francis William Thring III.
  • Early Career '''Francis William Thring IV''' (11 May 1926 – 29 December 1994) was an Australian character actor in radio, stage, television and film; as well as a theatre director. His early career started in London in theatre productions, before he starred in Hollywood film, where he became best known for roles in ''Ben-Hur'' in 1959 and ''King of Kings'' in 1961. He was known for always wearing black and styling his home in black decor.
  • Partner Joan Cunliffe (divorced) (Spouse), | children = (Partner)
  • Children 1
  • Social

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