Frankie Faison
Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Born: June 10, 1949 (77 years)
Newport News, Virginia, USA

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.

Movies as Actor (89)
Killing Castro

Killing Castro

Jun 9, 2026

Beyond the Rush

Beyond the Rush

as Arthur Yearwood

Oct 16, 2024

Lucille

Lucille

as Herman

Nov 2, 2023

Till

Till

as John Carthan

Oct 14, 2022

The Timekeepers of Eternity

The Timekeepers of Eternity

as Don Gaffney (archive footage)

Nov 3, 2021

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

as Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.

Sep 17, 2021

Redemption in Cherry Springs

Redemption in Cherry Springs

as Joe

Sep 12, 2021

Fatherhood

Fatherhood

as Mike

Jun 18, 2021

I'm Your Woman

I'm Your Woman

as Art

Oct 15, 2020

The Oedipus Project

The Oedipus Project

as Shepherd

Jun 24, 2020

The Grudge

The Grudge

as William Matheson

Dec 31, 2019

An Actor Prepares

An Actor Prepares

as Deacon Frank Dodge

Aug 31, 2018

Clipped Wings, They Do Fly

Clipped Wings, They Do Fly

as Mayor Goode

Jan 1, 2018

The Case for Christ

The Case for Christ

as Joe Dubois

Apr 7, 2017

The Sounding

The Sounding

as Roland

Mar 10, 2017

An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win

An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win

as Frank Ellison

Oct 21, 2016

Trouble & the Shadowy Deathblow

Trouble & the Shadowy Deathblow

Jun 20, 2014

Away From Here

Away From Here

as Carl

May 17, 2014

Danger Word

Danger Word

as Grandpa Joe

Nov 7, 2013

Tio Papi

Tio Papi

as Gilly

Sep 6, 2013

Cowgirls n' Angels

Cowgirls n' Angels

as Augustus

May 25, 2012

The Cookout 2

The Cookout 2

as JoJo Anderson

Sep 3, 2011

Mayor Cupcake

Mayor Cupcake

as Lenny Davis

Jul 19, 2011

Breaking Point

Breaking Point

as Richter Green

Dec 4, 2009

Splinterheads

Splinterheads

as Pope

Nov 6, 2009

For Sale by Owner

For Sale by Owner

as Gene Woodman

Oct 27, 2009

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

as Rhamus Twobellies

Oct 23, 2009

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

as Subject #42

Sep 25, 2009

Adam

Adam

as Harlan

Jul 7, 2009

Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later

Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later

as Self

Jun 30, 2009

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

as Ticket Salesman

Oct 3, 2008

Meet the Browns

Meet the Browns

as L.B.

Mar 21, 2008

My Blueberry Nights

My Blueberry Nights

as Travis

Nov 28, 2007

Tapping the Wire

Tapping the Wire

as Self

Jul 1, 2007

Premium

Premium

as Phil

Jan 2, 2006

America Brown

America Brown

as Coach Bryant

Oct 28, 2005

In Good Company

In Good Company

as Corwin

Dec 29, 2004

The Cookout

The Cookout

as Jojo Andersen

Sep 3, 2004

Messengers

Messengers

as Tom Mabry

Jun 27, 2004

White Chicks

White Chicks

as Elliott Gordon

Jun 23, 2004

Highwaymen

Highwaymen

as Will Macklin

Feb 13, 2004

Gods and Generals

Gods and Generals

as Jim Lewis

Feb 21, 2003

Red Dragon

Red Dragon

as Barney

Oct 2, 2002

Showtime

Showtime

as Lt. Winship

Mar 14, 2002

A Little Inside

A Little Inside

as Tom Donner

Feb 17, 2002

Call Me Claus

Call Me Claus

as Dwayne

Dec 3, 2001

Thirteen Conversations About One Thing

Thirteen Conversations About One Thing

as Dick Lacey

Sep 2, 2001

Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal

Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal

as Self

Aug 21, 2001

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

as Whitney Daniels

Feb 16, 2001

Hannibal

Hannibal

as Barney Matthews

Feb 8, 2001

The Sleepy Time Gal

The Sleepy Time Gal

as Jimmy Dupree

Jan 24, 2001

Gina, An Actress, Age 29

Gina, An Actress, Age 29

as Albert

Jan 20, 2001

Where the Money Is

Where the Money Is

as Security Guard

Apr 14, 2000

Oxygen

Oxygen

as Phil Kline

Nov 12, 1999

The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair

as Det. Paretti

Aug 6, 1999

Jaded

Jaded

as Henry Broker

Jul 9, 1998

Julian Po

Julian Po

as Sheriff Leon

Sep 5, 1997

Albino Alligator

Albino Alligator

as Agent Marv Rose

Jan 17, 1997

Mother Night

Mother Night

as Robert Sterling Wilson

Nov 1, 1996

The Rich Man's Wife

The Rich Man's Wife

as Detective Ron Lewis

Sep 13, 1996

The Stupids

The Stupids

as The Lloyd

Aug 8, 1996

Heading Home

Heading Home

as Horace Jones

Apr 8, 1995

Roommates

Roommates

as Professor Martin

Mar 3, 1995

I Love Trouble

I Love Trouble

as Police Chief

Jun 29, 1994

The Spider and the Fly

The Spider and the Fly

as Lt. Turner

Jan 18, 1994

Money for Nothing

Money for Nothing

as Madigan

Sep 10, 1993

Sommersby

Sommersby

as Joseph

Feb 5, 1993

Freejack

Freejack

as Eagle Man

Jan 17, 1992

City of Hope

City of Hope

as Levonne

Oct 11, 1991

The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

as Barney

Feb 14, 1991

Betsy's Wedding

Betsy's Wedding

as Zack Monroe

Jun 22, 1990

Common Ground

Common Ground

as Otis Debnam

Mar 25, 1990

Do the Right Thing

Do the Right Thing

as Coconut Sid

Jun 14, 1989

Mississippi Burning

Mississippi Burning

as Eulogist

Dec 8, 1988

Coming to America

Coming to America

as Landlord

Jun 29, 1988

Manhunter

Manhunter

as Lt. Fisk

Aug 14, 1986

Maximum Overdrive

Maximum Overdrive

as Handy

Jul 13, 1986

The Money Pit

The Money Pit

as James

Mar 26, 1986

Exterminator 2

Exterminator 2

as Be Gee

Sep 14, 1984

C.H.U.D.

C.H.U.D.

as Sgt. Parker

Aug 31, 1984

Sessions

Sessions

as Intern

Sep 26, 1983

Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky

as Cop Driver

Jun 4, 1982

A Little Sex

A Little Sex

as Electrician

Apr 2, 1982

Cat People

Cat People

as Det. Brandt

Apr 2, 1982

Ragtime

Ragtime

as Gang Member No. 1

Nov 20, 1981

Permanent Vacation

Permanent Vacation

as Man in Lobby

Mar 6, 1981

King Lear

King Lear

as Captain

Feb 20, 1974

Jacob Beats Up Nate

Jacob Beats Up Nate

The Sham

The Sham