Frank Whitten

Frank Whitten

Deceased · Born: Nov 15, 1942 · Died: Feb 12, 2011

Personal Details

BornNov 15, 1942 Waikato, New Zealand

Biography

A renowned actor in New Zealand, he is most notably recognized for his captivating portrayal of the lovably eccentric Senile Grandfather Ted Weston in the esteemed television series Outrageous Fortune, a performance that ultimately earned him the prestigious Best Supporting Actor award at the esteemed Air NZ Screen Awards in the year 2007.

Career

2010
Outrageous Fortune
Outrageous Fortune as Grandpa Ted West
2005
Hell Has Harbour Views
Hell Has Harbour Views as Giles Taffy QC
2003
Peter Pan
Peter Pan as Starkey
Floodhouse
Floodhouse as Manaroan in Aviator Hat
2001
1999
Airtight
Airtight as Escher
1998
Chameleon
Chameleon as Newton
1995
Napoleon
Napoleon as Koala (voice)
1994
The Roly Poly Man
The Roly Poly Man as Dr. Henderson
1992
1991
Waiting
Waiting as Michael
1990
The Returning
The Returning as Mr Spiggs
1989
Chill Factor
Chill Factor as Frank Robertson
Zilch!
Zilch! as Engineer
1984
Vigil
Vigil as Ethan Ruir
Trespasses
Trespasses as Stan Gubbins