Actor
Tony Frank
Born December 9, 1943 in Nacogdoches, Texas, USADied April 18, 200036 films
Known for appearances in North and South (1985-86), Young Guns II (1990) and Varsity Blues (1999), Tony Frank was an American character actor, primarily in Made-for-TV features but occasionally in cinematic productions or one-off television guest roles. He was married to Katherine Swango from 1973-82.
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First watchTalk Radio19887.1as DinoA rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.View filmEssential films
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36 films as actor- 2001On the BorderlineKane
- 1999Varsity BluesClerk
- 1998The ConEdgar Wallace
- 1996Two Mothers for ZacharyBen Delaney
- 1996Lone StarFenton
- 1996The Road to GalvestonLeroy
- 1995The Unspoken TruthGreg Thorpe
- 1994The Substitute WifeMajor Willows
- 1992Ned Blessing: The True Story Of My LifeRaby
- 1992Bed of LiesSheriff Eckols
- 1991RushNettle
- 1991Wild Texas WindDistrict Attorney
- 1991Final VerdictC.C. McComas
- 1991A Climate for KillingSheriff Elmer Waters
- 1991In Broad DaylightSheriff Phil Lewis
- 1989Born on the Fourth of JulyMr. Wilson
- 1989Night GameAlex Lynch
- 1989UHFTeri's Father
- 1989RiverbendSheriff Jake
- 1989Powwow HighwayCaptain Roberts
- 1989The Fulfillment of Mary GrayUncle Garner
- 1988Talk RadioDino
- 1988Johnny Be GoodJoe Bob
- 1987Extreme PrejudiceClarence King
- 1987The Abduction of Kari Swenson
- 1986Dalton: Code of Vengeance IITommy Honus
- 1986Thompson's Last RunSheriff
- 1985Sweet DreamsBartender
- 1985Alamo BayLeroy
- 1984The River RatPoley
- 1983AdamLt. Richard Hynds
- 1983Tender MerciesMan at Motel
- 1981The Steeler and the Pittsburgh KidNewsman
- 1981Broken PromiseBarnes
- 1981Crisis at Central HighHildebrand
- 1979North Dallas FortyRindquist