Highest rated as cast or director
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.
Acted in 115
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
Beyond the Rush
Arthur Yearwood
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
The Timekeepers of Eternity
Don Gaffney (archive footage)
Redemption in Cherry Springs
Joe
- 2020
The Oedipus Project
Shepherd
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
The Sounding
Roland
- 2016
An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
Frank Ellison
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
The Cookout 2
JoJo Anderson
Mayor Cupcake
Lenny Davis
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
For Sale by Owner
Gene Woodman
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Premium
Phil
- 2005
America Brown
Coach Bryant
- 2004
Messengers
Tom Mabry
- 2003
- 2002
A Little Inside
Tom Donner
- 2001
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
Dick Lacey
The Sleepy Time Gal
Jimmy Dupree
Gina, An Actress, Age 29
Albert
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Jaded
Henry Broker
Prey
Ray Peterson · 13 episodes
- 1997
Julian Po
Sheriff Leon
- 1996
Mother Night
Robert Sterling Wilson
The Rich Man's Wife
Detective Ron Lewis
The Stupids
The Lloyd
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
City of Hope
Levonne
- 1990
Betsy's Wedding
Zack Monroe
Common Ground
Otis Debnam
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1986
Manhunter
Lt. Fisk
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
Sessions
Intern
- 1982
A Little Sex
Electrician
- 1981
1970s
- 1974
King Lear
Captain
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Appearances4
2000s
- 2009
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
Self
- 2007
Tapping the Wire
Self
- 2005
Black in the 80s
Self · 3 episodes
- 2001
Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal
Self