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 Mr. Dearborne
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As Catfish
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As Phin Gray
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As Arnie (uncredited)
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As Frank Mandel
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As Sheriff Cotton Wilson
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As 'Mac' McMillan
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As Fred Hill
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As Sgt. Kruger
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As Enos Warren
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As Chief Phillip P. 'Pappy' Moran
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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 Det. Gallagher
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As Curly
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As Newton
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As Walter, room service waiter
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As Sergeant Chillingbacker
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As Jeff
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As Mullins
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As Convict Ponti
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As Red' Hyatt - Danzeeger's Foreman
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As Phil Dickson
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As Jake Pindalest
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As Oscar
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As Whitey Du Sang
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As Harold Michaels
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As Boss
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As Geeger
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As Bill Walters
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As Mr. Joe Gurt
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As Frank Faylen
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As Whitey
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As Trigger
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As Fingerprint Expert
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As Man Recommending Motel
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As Federal Agent
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As Hansen
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As Babe
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As Mack
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As Cabbie
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As Ernie
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As Sailor
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As Bellboy (uncredited)
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As 'Bim' Nolan
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As Brooklyn Boy (Uncredited)
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As Houlihan
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As Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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As Brooklyn (uncredited)
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As Holman
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As Lieutenant John Kane
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As Taxi Driver #2 (uncredited)
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As M.P. (uncredited)
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As Cabbie
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As Jimmie Blake
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As Major (uncredited)
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As Reporter (uncredited)
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As Cecil, a Hobo (uncredited)
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As Gateman (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 Shipyard Painter
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As Speed Dugan
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As Truck Driver (uncredited)
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As Soldier (uncredited)
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As Hank
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As Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
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As Quartermaster Jenkins
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As Ben Pollard
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As Reporter (uncredited)
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As Henchman Silk
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As Train Detective (uncredited)
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As Capt. Gillis
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As Bartender Jerry
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As Collector
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As Man in Waiting Room with Matches (uncredited)
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As Sergeant on Parade (uncredited)
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As Sidewalk Toy Vendor (uncredited)
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As Curly
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As Stage Manager (Uncredited)
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As Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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As Soldier (uncredited)
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As Yankee Third Base Coach (uncredited)
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As Police Desk Sergeant
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As Soldier Driving Jeep
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As Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
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As Speed Dorman
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As But! Boy (uncredited)
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As Waiter
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As Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
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As Egg Man in Diner (uncredited)
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As Master of Ceremonies
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As Tall Hobo 'King', aka The King of Siam
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As Man with Man Carrying Dead Child
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As Pvt. Skivic
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As Pick
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As Pat Dolan
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As Gus a Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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As Driver in Cafe (uncredited)
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As Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited)
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As Minerva Auto Loan Cashier
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As Studio Electrician
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As Jeepers Peepers
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As Tour Guide (uncredited)
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As Guard Who is Slugged (uncredited)
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As Tim
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As Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
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As Engineer Sergeant (uncredited)
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As Jim Carter, Man in Bar
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As Cab Driver
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As Parkway Biltmore Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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As Spike Malone
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As Galbreath
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As Benny
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As Cab Driver (uncredited)
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As Chuck - the Mechanic (uncredited)
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As Skids Riley
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As Tiger Dorsey
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As Steve - Henchman on Bank Job (uncredited)
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As J. Hezmer Briggs
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As Pete Shaffer
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As Ed
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As Play Palace Announcer (uncredited)
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As New York Mechanic
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As Henchman (uncredited)
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As Photographer (uncredited)
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As Soldier Aiding Dr. Meade (uncredited)
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As Recruiting Officer (uncredited)
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As Adjutant (uncredited)
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As Pete Foley - 1st pilot
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As Peters - Stagehand (uncredited)
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As Boat Tour Guide (uncredited)
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As Private of the Guard
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As Waxler
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As Joe
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As Barney
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As Reporter
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As Convict Envying Hoffman (uncredited)
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As James Maxwell - a Reporter (uncredited)
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As Horse Buyer
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As Country club man #2 (uncredited)
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As Reporter
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As Bandit Leader at Monteray Tavern (uncredited)
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As Charlie Downs
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As Ted Parks
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As Cabbie #2 (uncredited)
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As Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
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As Joe Brady
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As Reporter (uncredited)
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As Policeman at Torre's
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As Weatherman (uncredited)
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As Jimmie
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As Gatley - Pinball Racketeer (uncredited)
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As Radio Dispatcher
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As Swede
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As Pilot (uncredited)
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As Press Photographer (uncredited)