Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Stage actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Syracuse University, Bayonne High School, Columbia High School
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*frankô)
Popularity
Tier B -- 74,790 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 49 years (1970-2019)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 32
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Year context
Born in 1938 -- Munich Agreement; Germany annexes Austria; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (40)
AWARDS (4)
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Sitges Grand Honorary Award
2017
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Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
2007
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G
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
1975
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Tony Awards
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Biography
Frank A. Langella, Jr. (born January 1, 1938) is an American stage and film actor. He has received four Tony Awards (out of seven nominations) as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Langella's notable film roles include parts in Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970), Mel Brooks’s The Twelve Chairs (1970), Dracula (1979), Dave (1993), The Ninth Gate (1999), Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), Starting Out in the Evening (2007), Frost/Nixon (2008), Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010), All Good Things (2010), Robot & Frank (2012), Noah (2014), Captain Fantastic (2016), and The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020). On television, Langella had recurring roles in The Americans (2013–2017) and Kidding (2018–2020).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Frank Langella?
Frank Langella is 88 years old, born on .
Where was Frank Langella born?
Frank Langella was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA.
What movies or shows has Frank Langella been in?
Frank Langella has 40 credits in our database. Notable titles include It Takes a Lunatic (2019), Kidding (2018), Captain Fantastic (2016), The Driftless Area (2015), Noah (2014).
What is Frank Langella known for?
Frank Langella is primarily known as an actor. Frank A. Langella, Jr. (born January 1, 1938) is an American stage and film actor. He has received four Tony Awards (out of seven nominations)…
Where can I find more information about Frank Langella?
You can find more about Frank Langella on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
