Born 1949 (age 76) · Newport News, Virginia, USA
Appears in 125 titles

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.

Filmography

The Silence of the Lambs
8.3
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
as Barney
Hannibal
6.8
Hannibal
2001
as Barney Matthews
Coming to America
6.9
Coming to America
1988
as Landlord
Red Dragon
7.0
Red Dragon
2002
as Barney
White Chicks
6.9
White Chicks
2004
as Elliott Gordon
Do the Right Thing
7.8
Do the Right Thing
1989
as Coconut Sid
Mississippi Burning
7.7
Mississippi Burning
1988
as Eulogist
Fatherhood
7.5
Fatherhood
2021
as Mike
Manhunter
7.0
Manhunter
1986
as Lt. Fisk
The Thomas Crown Affair
6.7
The Thomas Crown Affair
1999
as Det. Paretti
The Grudge
5.4
The Grudge
2019
as William Matheson
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
6.4
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
2008
as Ticket Salesman
The Money Pit
6.5
The Money Pit
1986
as James
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
5.9
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
2009
as Rhamus Twobellies
Showtime
5.6
Showtime
2002
as Lt. Winship
Maximum Overdrive
5.8
Maximum Overdrive
1986
as Handy
My Blueberry Nights
6.4
My Blueberry Nights
2007
as Travis
In Good Company
6.1
In Good Company
2004
as Corwin
Cat People
6.0
Cat People
1982
as Det. Brandt
Adam
6.8
Adam
2009
as Harlan