Ben Frank

Ben Frank (September 2, 1934 – September 11, 1990) was a veteran character actor. His wife was producer Bobbi Frank.[1]

Not to be confused with the American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.
For the Indian cricketer, see Benjamin Frank.
Ben Frank
Born(1934-09-02)September 2, 1934
New York City, New York, United States
DiedSeptember 11, 1990(1990-09-11) (aged 56)
SpouseBobbi 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.[2]

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. [3] His first role was in 1963, in the horror movie Terrified where he played the part of Duell. Other films included So Evil, My Sister, a 1974 film that starred Susan Strasberg. In 1975 he appeared as Hopper McGee in the movie about Murph the Surf released as Live A Little, Steal A Lot, a film that starred Robert Conrad and Don Stroud. He also appeared in Death Wish II (1982) playing the part of Lt. Mankiewicz.[4] He appeared in the Tales from the Darkside episode "A New Lease on Life" (1986).

Frank produced and had the lead in a 1986 film [5] called Hollywood Zap in which he played a hustler.[6]

He was involved in an anti smoking commercial not long before he died.[7]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1963TerrifiedDuell
1974So Evil, My SisterWoody
1975Jessi's GirlsBrock
1975Murph the SurfHopper Magee
1979Just You and Me, KidFirst Policeman
1980FoxesDaryl
1980Don't Answer the PhoneSergeant Hatcher
1980Falling in Love AgainCabbie #1 (Present day)
1982Death Wish IILieutenant Art Mankiewicz
1982Slapstick of Another KindQuentin, The handyman
1986Hollywood Vice SquadDaley
1986Hollywood Zap!Nash

References
  1. Los Angeles Times September 17, 1990 Ben Frank, 56; TV, Film and Stage Actor
  2. Los Angeles Times September 17, 1990 Ben Frank, 56; TV, Film and Stage Actor
  3. Los Angeles Times September 17, 1990 Ben Frank, 56; TV, Film and Stage Actor
  4. Imdb Ben Frank
  5. imdb Full cast and crew for Hollywood Zap
  6. Rotten Tomatoes Hollywood Zap (1986)
  7. Los Angeles Times September 17, 1990 Ben Frank, 56; TV, Film and Stage Actor
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