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Gary Frank

Gary Frank

Actor · Born 1950-10-09 · Spokane, Washington, USA

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Biography

Gary Frank (born October 9, 1950) is an acclaimed American actor most recognized for his portrayal of Willie Lawrence on the beloved 1970s ABC drama series Family. His sensitive performance on the show earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1977. Born in Spokane, Washington, Frank began his career as a child actor before gaining wider notice starring alongside Glynnis O'Connor in the 1974 series Sons and Daughters. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he became a prolific television presence, guest-starring on iconic programs such as Remington Steele, Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Beyond episodic TV, he appeared in notable television films like Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb and provided voice work for Batman: The Animated Series. As of 2024, Frank resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Carroll Newman, and has recently focused on writing his personal memoir.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Batman: The Animated Series (1992) — Dan Mockridge (voice)
  2. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Yedrin Dax
  3. Murder, She Wrote (1984) — Lee Callahan
  4. Magnum, P.I. (1980) — Jeff Spangler
  5. The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) — Iowa
  6. Charlie's Angels (1976) — Ted Grainger
  7. Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) — Winston Knight
  8. The Love Boat (1977) — Dr. Barry Mason
  9. Remington Steele (1982) — Detective James Jarvis
  10. Matlock (1986) — Al Tomberg
  11. Hart to Hart (1979)
  12. The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
  13. T. J. Hooker (1982) — Brett Williams
  14. Hunter (1984) — Alan Rawling
  15. Pacific Blue (1996) — Lenny Petrani
  16. L.A. Law (1986) — Richard Visser
  17. Profiler (1996) — James Davison
  18. Ironside (1967)
  19. Silk Stalkings (1991) — Seaside Strangler
  20. Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
  21. Enemy Territory (1987) — Barry
  22. Matt Houston (1982)
  23. Hotel (1982) — Luther
  24. Nurses on the Line: The Crash of Flight 7 (1993) — Len
  25. Family (1976) — Willie Lawrence
  26. Unspeakable Acts (1990) — Neil Harrison
  27. Medical Center (1969)
  28. Deadly Weapon (1989) — Dalton
  29. Olivia (1978) — Self
  30. Whiz Kids (1983)
  31. Untamed Love (1994) — Eldridge
  32. Prison of Secrets (1997) — Larry Schaffer
  33. Like Father, Like Santa (1998) — Smitty
  34. Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb (1980) — Maj. Tom Ferebee
  35. The Night the City Screamed (1980) — Ron Farrell
  36. People Like Us (1990) — Hubert Altemus
  37. Blacke's Magic (1986) — Tom Isaacs
  38. The New Love Boat (1977) — Stanley Adams
  39. Death in Small Doses (1995) — Bill Dillard Jr.
  40. The Gift (1979) — Pete Devlin