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Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Actor · born 8 December 1905 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Frank Faylen (born Francis Charles Ruf) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He is best remembered for his movie performances as the cynical male nurse in The Lost Weekend (1945) and Ernie the taxi driver in It's a Wonderful Life (1946), as well as for his portrayal of long-suffering grocer Herbert T. Gillis on the 1950s television sitcom The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

Where to start: It's a Wonderful Life (1946).

As actor 174

TV shows 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Frank Faylen movie?

By viewer score, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) at 8.3/10.

What are Frank Faylen’s most popular movies?

It's a Wonderful Life, Gone with the Wind, The Grapes of Wrath.

How many movies has Frank Faylen made?

174 films on TMDB, 174 as actor.

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