
Frankie Faison
- Born
- June 10, 1949 (77 years old)
- Place of birth
- Newport News, Virginia, USA
Biography
Frankie Faison is an American stage and screen actor, best known for his role as Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell in HBO's television series "The Wire", and as Barney Matthews in the "Hannibal Lecter" franchise. He studied Drama at Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, and graduated from New York Universities' Acting Program.
Known for
Filmography
- —Jacob Beats Up NateJacob Beats Up NateFilm
- —The ShamFilm

- 2026Killing CastroKilling CastroFilm
- 2025RippleSeries · Walter★ 6.5

- 2025BallardSeries★ 7.2

- 2024Beyond the RushFilm · Arthur Yearwood

- 2023LucilleLucilleFilm · Herman
- 2023Hello Tomorrow!Series · Buck Manzell★ 6.2

- 2022TillFilm · John Carthan★ 7.3

- 2022The Rookie: FedsSeries · Christopher 'Cutty' Clark★ 6.9

- 2021The Timekeepers of EternityFilm · Don Gaffney (archive footage)

- 2021The Killing of Kenneth ChamberlainFilm · Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.★ 7.2

- 2021Redemption in Cherry SpringsFilm · Joe

- 2021FatherhoodFilm · Mike★ 7.5

- 2021The UpshawsSeries · Clarence★ 7.6

- 2020I'm Your WomanFilm · Art★ 5.9

- 2020The Oedipus ProjectFilm · Shepherd

- 2019The GrudgeFilm · William Matheson★ 5.4

- 2019The VillageSeries · Ron Davis★ 7.1

- 2018The RookieSeries · Christopher 'Cutty' Clark★ 8.5

- 2018God Friended MeSeries · Mr. Johnson★ 7.7

- 2018An Actor PreparesFilm · Deacon Frank Dodge★ 5.8

- 2018Clipped Wings, They Do FlyClipped Wings, They Do FlyFilm · Mayor Goode
- 2017The Case for ChristFilm · Joe Dubois★ 7.0

- 2017The SoundingFilm · Roland

- 2017The Good FightSeries · Pastor Jeremiah Easton★ 7.5

- 2016An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to WinFilm · Frank Ellison

- 2016Marvel's Luke CageSeries · Henry 'Pop' Hunter★ 6.9

- 2016BullSeries · Lee Donaldson★ 7.1

- 2015The ExpanseSeries · Charles★ 8.1

- 2014ForeverSeries · Pepper Evans★ 7.8

- 2014Trouble & the Shadowy DeathblowTrouble & the Shadowy DeathblowFilm
- 2014Away From HereFilm · Carl

- 2013Danger WordDanger WordFilm · Grandpa Joe
- 2013The BlacklistSeries · Abraham Moores★ 7.6

- 2013Tio PapiFilm · Gilly

- 2013BansheeSeries · Sugar Bates★ 8.0

- 2013Banshee: OriginsSeries · Sugar Bates★ 8.3

- 2012ElementarySeries · Judge Brewster O'Hare★ 7.6

- 2012Cowgirls n' AngelsFilm · Augustus★ 6.0

- 2011UnforgettableSeries · Mayor Beverly★ 7.2

- 2011The Cookout 2Film · JoJo Anderson

- 2011Mayor CupcakeFilm · Lenny Davis★ 5.3

- 2010Blue BloodsSeries · Jeffords★ 7.8

- 2010Hawaii Five-0Series · Leroy Davis★ 7.7

- 2009Breaking PointFilm · Richter Green

- 2009SplinterheadsFilm · Pope★ 5.9

- 2009For Sale by OwnerFilm · Gene Woodman

- 2009Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's AssistantFilm · Rhamus Twobellies★ 5.9

- 2009Brief Interviews with Hideous MenFilm · Subject #42★ 5.0

- 2009The Good WifeSeries · Pastor Jeremiah Easton★ 7.6

- 2009AdamFilm · Harlan★ 6.8

- 2009Do the Right Thing: 20 Years LaterFilm · Self

- 2009Lie to MeSeries · Teddy★ 7.9

- 2008Nick and Norah's Infinite PlaylistFilm · Ticket Salesman★ 6.4

- 2008Meet the BrownsFilm · L.B.★ 6.7

- 2007My Blueberry NightsFilm · Travis★ 6.4

- 2007Tapping the WireFilm · Self

- 2007Army WivesSeries · General Baxter★ 7.5

- 2006PremiumFilm · Phil

- 2005America BrownFilm · Coach Bryant

- 2005Grey's AnatomySeries · William Bailey★ 8.2

- 2004In Good CompanyFilm · Corwin★ 6.1

- 2004The CookoutFilm · Jojo Andersen★ 4.7

- 2004MessengersFilm · Tom Mabry

- 2004White ChicksFilm · Chief Elliott Gordon★ 7.0

- 2004The JurySeries

- 2004HighwaymenFilm · Will Macklin★ 5.7

- 2003Gods and GeneralsFilm · Jim Lewis★ 6.4

- 2002Red DragonFilm · Barney★ 7.1

- 2002The WireSeries · Ervin Burrell★ 8.6

- 2002ShowtimeFilm · Lt. Winship★ 5.6

- 2002A Little InsideFilm · Tom Donner

- 2001Call Me ClausFilm · Dwayne★ 5.7

- 2001Thirteen Conversations About One ThingFilm · Dick Lacey★ 6.2

- 2001Breaking the Silence: The Making of HannibalFilm · Self

- 2001Down to EarthFilm · Whitney Daniels★ 5.6

- 2001HannibalFilm · Barney Matthews★ 6.8

- 2001The Sleepy Time GalFilm · Jimmy Dupree

- 2001Gina, An Actress, Age 29Film · Albert

- 2000Where the Money IsFilm · Security Guard★ 5.9

- 1999OxygenFilm · Phil Kline★ 6.1

- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries · Tom Nickerson★ 8.0

- 1999The Thomas Crown AffairFilm · Det. Paretti★ 6.8

- 1998JadedFilm · Henry Broker★ 5.3

- 1998PreySeries · Ray Peterson

- 1997Julian PoFilm · Sheriff Leon★ 6.5

- 1997OzSeries · Cornelius Keane★ 8.0

- 1997Albino AlligatorFilm · Agent Marv Rose★ 5.7

- 1996Mother NightFilm · Robert Sterling Wilson★ 6.6

- 1996The Rich Man's WifeFilm · Detective Ron Lewis★ 5.4

- 1996The StupidsFilm · The Lloyd★ 4.8

- 1995The LangoliersSeries · Don Gaffney★ 6.4

- 1995Heading HomeFilm · Horace Jones

- 1995RoommatesFilm · Professor Martin★ 5.7

- 1994New York UndercoverSeries★ 7.3

- 1994I Love TroubleFilm · Police Chief★ 5.5

- 1994The Spider and the FlyThe Spider and the FlyFilm · Lt. Turner
- 1993Money for NothingFilm · Madigan★ 5.6

- 1993SommersbyFilm · Joseph★ 6.4

- 1992FreejackFilm · Eagle Man★ 5.5

- 1991City of HopeFilm · Levonne★ 6.7

- 1991The Silence of the LambsFilm · Barney★ 8.3

- 1990Law & OrderSeries · Lester Crawford★ 7.3

- 1990True ColorsSeries · Ron Freeman

- 1990Betsy's WeddingFilm · Zack Monroe★ 5.7

- 1990Common GroundFilm · Otis Debnam

- 1989Do the Right ThingFilm · Coconut Sid★ 7.8

- 1988Mississippi BurningFilm · Eulogist★ 7.7

- 1988MonstersSeries · Jack Lyle★ 6.9

- 1988Coming to AmericaFilm · Landlord★ 6.9

- 1986ManhunterFilm · Lt. Fisk★ 7.0

- 1986Maximum OverdriveFilm · Handy★ 5.8

- 1986The Money PitFilm · James★ 6.5

- 1985The EqualizerSeries · Zudo★ 7.2

- 1984Exterminator 2Film · Be Gee★ 4.1

- 1984C.H.U.D.Film · Sgt. Parker★ 5.6

- 1984Kate & AllieSeries★ 6.2

- 1983SessionsFilm · Intern

- 1982Hanky PankyFilm · Cop Driver★ 5.3

- 1982A Little SexFilm · Electrician

- 1982Cat PeopleFilm · Det. Brandt★ 6.1

- 1981RagtimeFilm · Gang Member No. 1★ 7.0

- 1981Permanent VacationFilm · Man in Lobby★ 5.9

- 1974King LearFilm · Captain
