Frank McRae
Mar 18, 1941 — Apr 29, 2021 (80 years)
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
32 Movies
5 Series
Frank McRae has spent over 54 years in front of the camera, with more than 37 film and TV credits. his Lieutenant Dekker in 'Last Action Hero' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
80R.I.P.
32Movies
5Series
Frank McRae
32 Movies
5 Series
Frank McRae has spent over 54 years in front of the camera, with more than 37 film and TV credits. his Lieutenant Dekker in 'Last Action Hero' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Comedy has been his most frequent territory.
80 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
32
Movies
5
Series
Movies
National Lampoon's Vacation
1983
Rocky II
1979
48 Hrs.
1982
Licence to Kill
1989
Last Action Hero
1993
Lock Up
1989
1941
1979
Another 48 Hrs.
1990
*batteries not included
1987
Red Dawn
1984
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993
Hard Times
1975
Used Cars
1980
Paradise Alley
1978
Lightning Jack
1994
The Wizard
1989
F.I.S.T.
1978
Norma Rae
1979
Cannery Row
1982
Shaft in Africa
1973
Farewell to the King
1989
Walking Tall Part II
1975
The End
1978
Tracks
1976
The Killing Jar
1997
Dillinger
1973
The Bank Shot
1974
Cool Breeze
1972
Hijack
1999
One Hell of a Guy
2000
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
One Hell of a Guy
Full Filmography
One Hell of a Guy
Moe
2000
Film
Mr. P's Dancing Sushi Bar
Bruce McFee
1999
Film
Hijack
Roger Tate
1999
Film
The Killing Jar
Det. Bernie Morris
1997
Film
ER
Freddie
2003
TV
Lightning Jack
Mr. Doyle
1994
Film
Last Action Hero
Lieutenant Dekker
1993
Film
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
Captain Doyle
1993
Film
Another 48 Hrs.
Haden (uncredited)
1990
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frank McRae still alive?
Frank McRae passed away on April 29, 2021 at age 80.
What are the most famous roles of Frank McRae?
Frank McRae is best known for roles in Rocky II, Last Action Hero, Licence to Kill.
How many movies has Frank McRae been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1972), Frank McRae has appeared in 46 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Frank McRae's first movie?
The career of Frank McRae began with Cool Breeze (1972).
What is Frank McRae's most recent movie or series?
Frank McRae's most recent release is Love's Abiding Joy, which premiered on October 6, 2006.
What TV shows has Frank McRae appeared in?
On television, Frank McRae has appeared in ER, Columbo, Wonder Woman, The Twilight Zone.
Frank McRae
1941-03-18 · Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Frank McRae (born June 3, 1942, died April 29, 2021) was an American actor and former professional football player.
McRae was born in Memphis, Tennessee. McRae graduated from Tennessee State University with a double major in drama and history. He was a defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears in the 1967 NFL season.
Among his acting roles are the history teacher, Mr. Teasdale, in Red Dawn, bank robber Reed Youngblood in Dillinger, Hazel in Cannery Row, Spanky in The Wizard, James Bond's friend Sharkey in 1989's Licence to Kill, inmate Eclipse in Lock Up, shouting police captain in 48 Hrs. (a role he later parodied in Last Action Hero and Loaded Weapon 1), the train coachman in Tracks and former professional boxing champion Harry Noble in *batteries not included. He also made an effective pairing with John Candy as two bumbling subordinates; first as two tank soldiers (under an equally bumbling Sgt. Frank Tree played by Dan Aykroyd) in the cult classic 1941 and later as "Walley World" Security Guards in National Lampoon's Vacation . He played Jim, the Mechanic in the movie Used Cars. His most recent role was as a guest star on the television series ER. He also portrayed the character of Sergeant Tenga in Farewell to the KingFrank McRae, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.