Ben Frank (1934–1990) was a veteran character actor. His wife was producer Bobbi Frank.

Biography

Frank was born in New York on September 2, 1934. As a child from the ages of 6 to 12 he sang on stage. In later years he was a professional boxer and had only two losses from twenty bouts.

Career

His career spanned 28 years. He appeared in 20 motion movies and had 125 television roles. He also appeared in 20 stage plays, including the then renowned West Hollywood Gallery Theatre’s 1971 production of “ King of the Schnorrers” where he created the re-written role of Yankela. His first role was in 1963, in the horror movie ''Terrified'' where he played the part of Duell. Other films included ''

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. He also appeared in ''

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'' (1982) playing the part of Lt. Mankiewicz. He appeared in the ''

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'' episode "A New Lease on Life" (1986). Frank produced and had the lead in a 1986 film called ''

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'' in which he played a hustler. He was involved in an anti smoking commercial not long before he died.Los Angeles Times September 17, 199
Ben Frank, 56; TV, Film and Stage Actor
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Filmography

References

External links

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