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FRANKIE FAISON

Actor

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BORN June 10, 1949

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HEIGHT 5'7" (1.70 m)

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NATIONALITY American

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YEARS ACTIVE 1974 – Present

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Frankie Faison is an American stage and screen actor, best known for his role as Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell in HBO's television series "The Wire", and as Barney Matthews in the "Hannibal Lecter" franchise. He studied Drama at Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, and graduated from New York Universities' Acting Program.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

Nick Name Frankie
Born June 10, 1949
Height 5'7" (1.70 m)
Nationality American
Citizenship American
Education Illinois Wesleyan University (BA), New York University (MFA)
Current Status Active (Recently in Beyond the Rush, Killing Castro)
Years Active 1974 – Present
Occupation Actor
Family Background Private Family Background
Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
Partner Samantha Jupiter Faison
Children 3
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