Tony Frank
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Tony Frank reached veteran standing the slow way, as an American actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. 27 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Playing Mr. Wilson in 'Born on the Fourth of July' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Varsity Blues' belongs on any short list of his work. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work.
Tony Frank
20 Movies
7 Series
Tony Frank reached veteran standing the slow way, as an American actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. 27 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Playing Mr. Wilson in 'Born on the Fourth of July' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Varsity Blues' belongs on any short list of his work. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work.
Movies
Plays Mr. Wilson
Born on the Fourth of July
1989
Plays Clerk
Varsity Blues
1999
Plays Fenton
Lone Star
1996
Plays Nettle
Rush
1991
Plays Dino
Talk Radio
1988
Plays Teri's Father
UHF
1989
Plays Clarence King
Extreme Prejudice
1987
Plays Uncle Garner
The Fulfillment of Mary Gray
1989
Plays Man at Motel
Tender Mercies
1983
Plays Joe Bob
Johnny Be Good
1988
Plays Rindquist
North Dallas Forty
1979
Plays Alex Lynch
Night Game
1989
Plays Bartender
Sweet Dreams
1985
Plays Poley
The River Rat
1984
Plays Captain Roberts
Powwow Highway
1989
Plays Sheriff Elmer Waters
A Climate for Killing
1991
Plays Leroy
Alamo Bay
1985
Plays Sheriff Jake
Riverbend
1989
Plays Lt. Richard Hynds
Adam
1983
Plays Kane
On the Borderline
2001
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Varsity Blues
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On the Borderline
Kane
2001
Film
Varsity Blues
Clerk
1999
Film
Lone Star
Fenton
1996
Film
Walker, Texas Ranger
Harland Rogers · 1 episode
1994
TV
Rush
Nettle
1991
Film
A Climate for Killing
Sheriff Elmer Waters
1991
Film
Born on the Fourth of July
Mr. Wilson
1989
Film
Night Game
Alex Lynch
1989
Film
UHF
Teri's Father
1989
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tony Frank still alive?
Tony Frank passed away on April 18, 2000 at age 56.
What are the most famous roles of Tony Frank?
Tony Frank is best known for roles in Born on the Fourth of July, Varsity Blues, Lone Star.
How many movies has Tony Frank been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 1979), Tony Frank has appeared in 20 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Tony Frank's first movie?
The career of Tony Frank began with The Bermuda Triangle (1979).
What is Tony Frank's most recent movie or series?
Tony Frank's most recent release is On the Borderline, which premiered on October 23, 2001.
What TV shows has Tony Frank appeared in?
On television, Tony Frank has appeared in MacGyver, Walker, Texas Ranger, The Golden Girls, North and South.
Tony Frank
1943-12-09 · Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Known for appearances in North and South (1985-86), Young Guns II (1990) and Varsity Blues (1999), Tony Frank was an American character actor, primarily in Made-for-TV features but occasionally in cinematic productions or one-off television guest roles. He was married to Katherine Swango from 1973-82.