Frankie Faison
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 10, 1949
- Birthplace
- Newport News, Virginia, USA
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.
Filmography
The Sham TBA
Actor
- Jacob Beats Up Nate
Jacob Beats Up Nate TBA
Actor
- Killing Castro
Killing Castro 2026
as Love B. Woods
Beyond the Rush 2024
as Arthur Yearwood
- Lucille
Lucille 2023
as Herman
Till 2022
as John Carthan
The Timekeepers of Eternity 2021
as Don Gaffney (archive footage)
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain 2021
as Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.
Redemption in Cherry Springs 2021
as Joe
Fatherhood 2021
as Mike
I'm Your Woman 2020
as Art
The Oedipus Project 2020
as Shepherd
The Grudge 2019
as William Matheson
An Actor Prepares 2018
as Deacon Frank Dodge
- Clipped Wings, They Do Fly
Clipped Wings, They Do Fly 2018
as Mayor Goode
The Case for Christ 2017
as Joe Dubois
The Sounding 2017
as Roland
An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win 2016
as Frank Ellison
- Trouble & the Shadowy Deathblow
Trouble & the Shadowy Deathblow 2014
Actor
Away From Here 2014
as Carl
- Danger Word
Danger Word 2013
as Grandpa Joe
Tio Papi 2013
as Gilly
Cowgirls n' Angels 2012
as Augustus
The Cookout 2 2011
as JoJo Anderson
Mayor Cupcake 2011
as Lenny Davis
Breaking Point 2009
as Richter Green
Splinterheads 2009
as Pope
For Sale by Owner 2009
as Gene Woodman
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant 2009
as Rhamus Twobellies
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men 2009
as Subject #42
Adam 2009
as Harlan
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later 2009
as Self
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist 2008
as Ticket Salesman
Meet the Browns 2008
as L.B.
My Blueberry Nights 2007
as Travis
Tapping the Wire 2007
as Self
Premium 2006
as Phil
America Brown 2005
as Coach Bryant
In Good Company 2004
as Corwin
The Cookout 2004
as Jojo Andersen
Messengers 2004
as Tom Mabry
White Chicks 2004
as Chief Elliott Gordon
Highwaymen 2004
as Will Macklin
Gods and Generals 2003
as Jim Lewis
Red Dragon 2002
as Barney
Showtime 2002
as Lt. Winship
A Little Inside 2002
as Tom Donner
Call Me Claus 2001
as Dwayne
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing 2001
as Dick Lacey
Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal 2001
as Self
Down to Earth 2001
as Whitney Daniels
Hannibal 2001
as Barney Matthews
The Sleepy Time Gal 2001
as Jimmy Dupree
Gina, An Actress, Age 29 2001
as Albert
Where the Money Is 2000
as Security Guard
Oxygen 1999
as Phil Kline
The Thomas Crown Affair 1999
as Det. Paretti
Jaded 1998
as Henry Broker
Julian Po 1997
as Sheriff Leon
Albino Alligator 1997
as Agent Marv Rose
Mother Night 1996
as Robert Sterling Wilson
The Rich Man's Wife 1996
as Detective Ron Lewis
The Stupids 1996
as The Lloyd
Heading Home 1995
as Horace Jones
Roommates 1995
as Professor Martin
I Love Trouble 1994
as Police Chief
- The Spider and the Fly
The Spider and the Fly 1994
as Lt. Turner
Money for Nothing 1993
as Madigan
Sommersby 1993
as Joseph
Freejack 1992
as Eagle Man
City of Hope 1991
as Levonne
The Silence of the Lambs 1991
as Barney
Betsy's Wedding 1990
as Zack Monroe
Common Ground 1990
as Otis Debnam
Do the Right Thing 1989
as Coconut Sid
Mississippi Burning 1988
as Eulogist
Coming to America 1988
as Landlord
Manhunter 1986
as Lt. Fisk
Maximum Overdrive 1986
as Handy
The Money Pit 1986
as James
Exterminator 2 1984
as Be Gee
C.H.U.D. 1984
as Sgt. Parker
Sessions 1983
as Intern
Hanky Panky 1982
as Cop Driver
Cat People 1982
as Det. Brandt
A Little Sex 1982
as Electrician
Ragtime 1981
as Gang Member No. 1
Permanent Vacation 1981
as Man in Lobby
King Lear 1974
as Captain
Credits from TMDB.