Gary Frank

Biography

Gary Frank (born October 9, 1950) is an acclaimed American actor most recognized for his portrayal of Willie Lawrence on the beloved 1970s ABC drama series Family. His sensitive performance on the show earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1977. Born in Spokane, Washington, Frank began his career as a child actor before gaining wider notice starring alongside Glynnis O'Connor in the 1974 series Sons and Daughters. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he became a prolific television presence, guest-starring on iconic programs such as Remington Steele, Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Beyond episodic TV, he appeared in notable television films like Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb and provided voice work for Batman: The Animated Series. As of 2024, Frank resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Carroll...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2025
  2. 2012
    How to Have a Happy Marriage

    Narrator (voice) • Acting

  3. 1998
    Like Father, Like Santa

    Smitty • Acting

  4. 1997
    Prison of Secrets

    Larry Schaffer • Acting

  5. 1995
    Death in Small Doses

    Bill Dillard Jr. • Acting

  6. 1994
    Untamed Love

    Eldridge • Acting

  7. 1993
  8. 1992
Gary Frank - Aperture