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