Birth Day: 1905-12-08
Place of birth: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Frank Faylen (born Francis Charles Ruf) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He is best remembered for his movie performances as the cynical male nurse in The Lost Weekend (1945) and Ernie the taxi driver in It's a Wonderful Life (1946), as well as for his portrayal of long-suffering grocer Herbert T. Gillis on the 1950s television sitcom The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.
Credits
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As Self (archive footage)
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As Herbert T. Gillis
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As Keeney
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As Catfish
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As Phin Gray
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As Mr. Dearborne
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As Arnie (uncredited)
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As Sheriff Cotton Wilson
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As Frank Mandel
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As 'Mac' McMillan
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As Enos Warren
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As Chief Phillip P. 'Pappy' Moran
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As Sgt. Kruger
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As Fred Hill
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As Stan Leppich
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As Sfc. Sykes
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As Billy Buckett
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As Fairweather
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As Commissioner Haskell
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As Stan Hogan
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As Cass Browne
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As Anderson
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As Al Dawson
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As Newton
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As Walter, room service waiter
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As Det. Gallagher
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As Curly
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As Convict Ponti
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As Mullins
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As Sergeant Chillingbacker
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As Red' Hyatt - Danzeeger's Foreman
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As Jeff
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As Phil Dickson
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As Whitey Du Sang
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As Jake Pindalest
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As Oscar
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As Bill Walters
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As Whitey
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As Geeger
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As Harold Michaels
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As Frank Faylen
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As Boss
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As Trigger
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As Mr. Joe Gurt
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As Mack
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As Federal Agent
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As Man Recommending Motel
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As Hansen
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As Fingerprint Expert
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As Ernie
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As Cabbie
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As Babe
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As Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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As Brooklyn (uncredited)
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As Brooklyn Boy (Uncredited)
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As 'Bim' Nolan
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As Bellboy (uncredited)
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As Houlihan
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As Sailor
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As Holman
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As Lieutenant John Kane
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As Cabbie
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As Taxi Driver #2 (uncredited)
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As Jimmie Blake
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As M.P. (uncredited)
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As Major
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As Reporter (uncredited)
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As Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
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As Gateman (uncredited)
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As Cecil, a Hobo (uncredited)
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As Shipyard Painter
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As Soldier (uncredited)
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As Reporter (uncredited)
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As Seaman Benson
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As Clem
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As Eddie
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As Ben Pollard
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As Hank
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As Quartermaster Jenkins
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As Speed Dugan
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As Henchman Silk
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As Police Desk Sergeant
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As Capt. Gillis
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As Soldier (uncredited)
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As Sergeant on Parade (uncredited)
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As Sidewalk Toy Vendor (uncredited)
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As Stage Manager (Uncredited)
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As Collector
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As Man in Waiting Room with Matches (uncredited)
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As Yankee Third Base Coach (uncredited)
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As Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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As Bartender Jerry
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As Soldier Driving Jeep
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As Train Detective (uncredited)
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As Curly
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As Man with Man Carrying Dead Child
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As Master of Ceremonies
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As Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
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As Pick
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As Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
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As Gus a Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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As Pvt. Skivic
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As Pat Dolan
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As Tall Hobo 'King', aka The King of Siam
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As Waiter
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As But! Boy (uncredited)
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As Speed Dorman
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As Egg Man in Diner (uncredited)
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As Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
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As Engineer Sergeant (uncredited)
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As Guard Who is Slugged (uncredited)
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As Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)
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As Tour Guide (uncredited)
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As Tim
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As Parkway Biltmore Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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As Spike Malone
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As Jim Carter, Man in Bar
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As Cab Driver
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As Galbreath
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As Studio Electrician
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As Cab Driver (uncredited)
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As Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
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As Benny
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As Minerva Auto Loan Cashier
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As Jeepers Peepers
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As New York Mechanic
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As Pete Foley - 1st pilot
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As J. Hezmer Briggs
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As Soldier Aiding Dr. Meade (uncredited)
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As Recruiting Officer (uncredited)
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As Peters - Stagehand (uncredited)
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As Ed
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As Chuck - the Mechanic (uncredited)
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As Henchman (uncredited)
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As Tiger Dorsey
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As Photographer (uncredited)
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As Play Palace Announcer (uncredited)
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As Skids Riley
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As Steve - Henchman on Bank Job (uncredited)
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As Adjutant (uncredited)
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As Pete Shaffer
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As Boat Tour Guide (uncredited)
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As Waxler
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As Private of the Guard
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As Cabbie #2 (uncredited)
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As Joe Brady
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As Country club man #2 (uncredited)
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As James Maxwell - a Reporter (uncredited)
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As Joe
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As Ted Parks
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As Charlie Downs
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As Barney
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As Reporter
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As Horse Buyer
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As Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
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As Convict Envying Hoffman (uncredited)
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As Bandit Leader at Monteray Tavern (uncredited)
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As Reporter
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As Gatley - Pinball Racketeer (uncredited)
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As Policeman at Torre's
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As Reporter (uncredited)
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As Swede
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As Jimmie
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As Weatherman (uncredited)
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As Radio Dispatcher
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As Press Photographer (uncredited)