Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Newport News, Virginia, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University, New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier B -- 42,516 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 43 years (1982-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 32
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Year context
Born in 1949 -- NATO founded; People's Republic of China established; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Filmography (43)
Biography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Frankie Faison?
Frankie Faison is 76 years old, born on .
Where was Frankie Faison born?
Frankie Faison was born in Newport News, Virginia, USA.
What movies or shows has Frankie Faison been in?
Frankie Faison has 43 credits in our database. Notable titles include Ripple (2025), Hello Tomorrow! (2023), The Rookie: Feds (2022), Till (2022), The Good Fight (2017).
What is Frankie Faison known for?
Frankie Faison is primarily known as an actor. 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"…
Where can I find more information about Frankie Faison?
You can find more about Frankie Faison on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
