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Frankie Faison
In short · Acting since 1982, 5 decades active, 75 credits.
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Biography
Frankie Faison is an American actor recognized for his notable roles in television and film. He is best known for portraying Commissioner Ervin Burrell in the HBO series *The Wire*, a role that showcased his ability to depict complex authority figures. Faison also gained prominence for his performance as Barney Matthews in the *Hannibal Lecter* film series, where he played the father of the protagonist, Clarice Starling. Additionally, he appeared as Sugar Bates in the Cinemax series *Banshee*, further demonstrating his versatility as an actor.
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74 credits
Killing Castro(2026)
Actor
FilmRipple(2025)
Walter
TV
Beyond the Rush(2024)
Arthur Yearwood
Film
Till(2022)
John Carthan
Film
The Rookie: Feds(2022)
Christopher 'Cutty' Clark
TV
Someone Out There(2021)
Carl
TV
Redemption in Cherry Springs(2021)
Joe
Film
The Timekeepers of Eternity(2021)
Mr. Gaffney
Film
Fatherhood(2021)
Mike
Film
I'm Your Woman(2020)
Art
Film
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain(2019)
Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.
Film
The Village(2019)
Ron Davis
TV
An Actor Prepares(2018)
Deacon Frank Dodge
Film
The Rookie(2018)
Christopher 'Cutty' Clark (2 Episodes)
TV
The Sounding(2017)
Roland
Film
The Case for Christ(2017)
Joe Dubois
Film
Another Shot(2017)
Donald Marbury
Film
Smoke Filled Lungs(2016)
Stanley
Film
An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win(2016)
Frank Ellison
Film
Marvel's Luke Cage(2016)
Henry 'Pop' Hunter (2 Episodes)
TV
Luke Cage(2016)
Henry 'Pop' Hunter
TV
Away from Here(2014)
Carl
FilmAssumption of Risk(2014)
Dr. Paulson
Film
Banshee: Origins(2013)
Actor
TV
Tio Papi(2013)
Gilly
Film
Banshee(2013)
Actor
TV
Cowgirls 'n Angels(2012)
Augustus
Film
Mayor Cupcake(2011)
Lenny Davis
Film
Adam(2009)
Harlan
Film
Breaking Point(2009)
Judge Green
Film
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- Do the Right Thing - 20 Years LaterSelf · 2009
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