Person Biography:
Frank Converse is a renowned American actor, born on May 2, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his early education at Phillips Andover Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and earned his BFA degree in drama from Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh in 1962.
Converse began his career on stage, performing in various Shakespearean roles, including "King Lear", "Caesar and Cleopatra", and "Hamlet". He made his Broadway debut in 1966 with "First One Asleep, Whistle", which unfortunately closed the same day.
In the 1960s, Converse shifted his focus to film, appearing in notable roles in "Hour of the Gun" (1967) and "Hurry Sundown" (1967). His breakout role came in 1967 with the short-lived TV series "Coronet Blue", where he played the mysterious Michael Alden.
Throughout the 1970s, Converse continued to work in television, starring in the police drama "N.Y.P.D." (1967-1969) and the action-adventure series "Movin' On" (1974). He also appeared in several TV movies, including "Dr. Cook's Garden" (1971),"A Tattered Web" (1971),and "Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force" (1978).
In addition to his television work, Converse remained committed to his stage career, appearing in various productions, including "The House of Blue Leaves" (1971),"The Seagull" (1973),and "Hobson's Choice" (1977).
In the 1980s, Converse continued to work on stage, starring in "The Philadelphia Story" (1980) and "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1988). He also appeared in several Broadway shows, including "Brothers" (1983) and "Design for Living" (1984).
In recent years, Converse has continued to work in television, appearing in guest roles on shows such as "Law & Order" and "The Bionic Woman". He has been married to Tony-nominated stage actress Maureen Anderman since 1982 and has two children with her.
