Frankie Faison

Acting

Frankie Faison

Born 10 June 1949 · Newport News, Virginia, USA · 77

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Silence of the Lambs1991 · Film · Barney
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · William Bailey
The Rookie2018 · Series · Christopher 'Cutty' Clark
The Wire2002 · Series · Ervin Burrell
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Tom Nickerson
The Expanse2015 · Series · Charles

Filmography

Movies

78 films

Killing Castro2026 · Film · Love B. Woods
Beyond the Rush2024 · Film · Arthur Yearwood
Till2022 · Film · John Carthan
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain2021 · Film · Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.
Redemption in Cherry Springs2021 · Film · Joe
Fatherhood2021 · Film · Mike
I'm Your Woman2020 · Film · Art
The Oedipus Project2020 · Film · Shepherd
The Grudge2019 · Film · William Matheson
An Actor Prepares2018 · Film · Deacon Frank Dodge
The Case for Christ2017 · Film · Joe Dubois
The Sounding2017 · Film · Roland
An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win2016 · Film · Frank Ellison
Away From Here2014 · Film · Carl
Tio Papi2013 · Film · Gilly
Cowgirls n' Angels2012 · Film · Augustus
The Cookout 22011 · Film · JoJo Anderson
Mayor Cupcake2011 · Film · Lenny Davis
Breaking Point2009 · Film · Richter Green
Splinterheads2009 · Film · Pope
For Sale by Owner2009 · Film · Gene Woodman
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant2009 · Film · Rhamus Twobellies
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men2009 · Film · Subject #42
Adam2009 · Film · Harlan
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist2008 · Film · Ticket Salesman
Meet the Browns2008 · Film · L.B.
My Blueberry Nights2007 · Film · Travis
Premium2006 · Film · Phil
America Brown2005 · Film · Coach Bryant
In Good Company2004 · Film · Corwin
The Cookout2004 · Film · Jojo Andersen
Messengers2004 · Film · Tom Mabry
White Chicks2004 · Film · Chief Elliott Gordon
Highwaymen2004 · Film · Will Macklin
Gods and Generals2003 · Film · Jim Lewis
Red Dragon2002 · Film · Barney
Showtime2002 · Film · Lt. Winship
A Little Inside2002 · Film · Tom Donner
Call Me Claus2001 · Film · Dwayne
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing2001 · Film · Dick Lacey
Down to Earth2001 · Film · Whitney Daniels
Hannibal2001 · Film · Barney Matthews
The Sleepy Time Gal2001 · Film · Jimmy Dupree
Gina, An Actress, Age 292001 · Film · Albert
Where the Money Is2000 · Film · Security Guard
Oxygen1999 · Film · Phil Kline
The Thomas Crown Affair1999 · Film · Det. Paretti
Jaded1998 · Film · Henry Broker
Julian Po1997 · Film · Sheriff Leon
Albino Alligator1997 · Film · Agent Marv Rose
Mother Night1996 · Film · Robert Sterling Wilson
The Rich Man's Wife1996 · Film · Detective Ron Lewis
The Stupids1996 · Film · The Lloyd
Heading Home1995 · Film · Horace Jones
Roommates1995 · Film · Professor Martin
I Love Trouble1994 · Film · Police Chief
Money for Nothing1993 · Film · Madigan
Sommersby1993 · Film · Joseph
Freejack1992 · Film · Eagle Man
City of Hope1991 · Film · Levonne
The Silence of the Lambs1991 · Film · Barney
Betsy's Wedding1990 · Film · Zack Monroe
Common Ground1990 · Film · Otis Debnam
Do the Right Thing1989 · Film · Coconut Sid
Mississippi Burning1988 · Film · Eulogist
Coming to America1988 · Film · Landlord
Manhunter1986 · Film · Lt. Fisk
Maximum Overdrive1986 · Film · Handy
The Money Pit1986 · Film · James
Exterminator 21984 · Film · Be Gee
C.H.U.D.1984 · Film · Sgt. Parker
Sessions1983 · Film · Intern
Hanky Panky1982 · Film · Cop Driver
A Little Sex1982 · Film · Electrician
Cat People1982 · Film · Det. Brandt
Ragtime1981 · Film · Gang Member No. 1
Permanent Vacation1981 · Film · Man in Lobby
King Lear1974 · Film · Captain

Filmography

Series

36 shows

Ripple2025 · Series · Walter
Ballard2025 · Series
Hello Tomorrow!2023 · Series · Buck Manzell
The Rookie: Feds2022 · Series · Christopher 'Cutty' Clark
The Upshaws2021 · Series · Clarence
The Village2019 · Series · Ron Davis
The Rookie2018 · Series · Christopher 'Cutty' Clark
God Friended Me2018 · Series · Mr. Johnson
The Good Fight2017 · Series · Pastor Jeremiah Easton
Marvel's Luke Cage2016 · Series · Henry 'Pop' Hunter
Bull2016 · Series · Lee Donaldson
The Expanse2015 · Series · Charles
Forever2014 · Series · Pepper Evans
The Blacklist2013 · Series · Abraham Moores
Banshee2013 · Series · Sugar Bates
Banshee: Origins2013 · Series · Sugar Bates
Elementary2012 · Series · Judge Brewster O'Hare
Unforgettable2011 · Series · Mayor Beverly
Blue Bloods2010 · Series · Jeffords
Hawaii Five-02010 · Series · Leroy Davis
The Good Wife2009 · Series · Pastor Jeremiah Easton
Lie to Me2009 · Series · Teddy
Army Wives2007 · Series · General Baxter
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · William Bailey
The Jury2004 · Series
The Wire2002 · Series · Ervin Burrell
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Tom Nickerson
Prey1998 · Series · Ray Peterson
Oz1997 · Series · Cornelius Keane
The Langoliers1995 · Series · Don Gaffney
New York Undercover1994 · Series
Law & Order1990 · Series · Lester Crawford
True Colors1990 · Series · Ron Freeman
Monsters1988 · Series · Jack Lyle
The Equalizer1985 · Series · Zudo
Kate & Allie1984 · Series