Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

76 · Born: Jun 10, 1949

Personal Details

BornJun 10, 1949 Newport News, Virginia, USA
Spouse
  • Jane Mandel

    ( Dec 26, 1988 to Dec 9, 2025 )
  • Samantha Jupiter Faison

    ( Dec 9, 2025 to Dec 9, 2025 )

Biography

Franklin Joseph Faison, a renowned American actor, took his first breath on June 10, 1949, in the picturesque city of Newport News, Virginia, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of audiences everywhere.

His impressive repertoire of film credits boasts some of the most iconic and beloved movies of all time, including the 1988 comedy classic "Coming to America", Spike Lee's 1989 masterpiece "Do the Right Thing", and the hilarious 2004 comedy "White Chicks".

In his personal life, Frankie Faison has been blessed with the love and companionship of his wife, Samantha Jupiter Faison. Prior to their union, he was married to the lovely Jane Mandel.

With a career spanning decades, Frankie Faison has solidified his position as one of the most respected and talented actors of his generation, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

2023
Hello Tomorrow!
Hello Tomorrow! as Buck Manzell
2022
Till
Till as John Carthan
The Rookie: Feds
The Rookie: Feds as Christopher 'Cutty' Clark
2021
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain as Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.
The Timekeepers of Eternity
The Timekeepers of Eternity as Don Gaffney (archive footage)
2020
2019
The Grudge
The Grudge as William Matheson
The Village
The Village as Ron Davis
2018
An Actor Prepares
An Actor Prepares as Deacon Frank Dodge
2017
Another Shot
Another Shot as Donald Marbury
2014
Assumption of Risk
Assumption of Risk as Dr. Paulson
Banshee Origins
Banshee Origins as Sugar Bates
2013
Tio Papi
Tio Papi as Gilly
Banshee
Banshee as Sugar Bates
2012
2011
The Cookout 2
The Cookout 2 as JoJo Anderson
Mayor Cupcake
Mayor Cupcake as Lenny Davis
2009
Adam
Adam as Harlan
Breaking Point
Breaking Point as Richter Green
For Sale by Owner
For Sale by Owner as Gene Woodman
2007
2006
Premium
Premium as Phil
2005
America Brown
America Brown as Coach Bryant
2004
Messengers
Messengers as Tom Mabry
Highwaymen
Highwaymen as Will Macklin
The Cookout
The Cookout as Jojo Andersen
White Chicks
White Chicks as Elliott Gordon
Crutch
Crutch as Jerry
2003
2002
Red Dragon
Red Dragon as Barney
A Little Inside
A Little Inside as Tom Donner
Showtime
Showtime as Lt. Winship
The Wire
The Wire as Ervin Burrell
2001
Hannibal
Hannibal as Barney Matthews
Down to Earth
Down to Earth as Whitney Daniels
The Sleepy Time Gal
The Sleepy Time Gal as Jimmy Dupree
2000
Where the Money Is
Where the Money Is as Security Guard
1999
Oxygen
Oxygen as Phil Kline
1998
Jaded
Jaded as Henry Broker
Prey
Prey as Ray Peterson
1997
Julian Po
Julian Po as Sheriff Leon
1996
Mother Night
Mother Night as Robert Sterling Wilson
The Rich Man's Wife
The Rich Man's Wife as Detective Ron Lewis
The Stupids
The Stupids as The Lloyd
Albino Alligator
Albino Alligator as Agent Marv Rose
1995
Heading Home
Heading Home as Horace Jones
Roommates
Roommates as Professor Martin
The Langoliers
The Langoliers as Don Gaffney
1994
I Love Trouble
I Love Trouble as Police Chief
1993
Sommersby
Sommersby as Joseph
1992
Freejack
Freejack as Eagle Man
City of Hope
City of Hope as Levonne
1990
Common Ground
Common Ground as Otis Debnam
Betsy's Wedding
Betsy's Wedding as Zack Monroe
True Colors
True Colors as Ron Freeman
1989
Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing as Coconut Sid
1988
1986
Manhunter
Manhunter as Lt. Fisk
1984
C.H.U.D.
C.H.U.D. as Sgt. Parker
1983
Sessions
Sessions as Intern
1982
Cat People
Cat People as Det. Brandt
A Little Sex
A Little Sex as Electrician
Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky as Cop Driver
1981
Ragtime
Ragtime as Gang Member No. 1
1980
Permanent Vacation
Permanent Vacation as Man in Lobby
1974