Frankie Faison
Acting
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.
Born: June 10, 1949 · Newport News, Virginia, USA
Filmography (102)
TV
Ripple
2025
Actor: Walter
TV
Ballard
2025
Actor
TV
Hello Tomorrow!
2023
Actor: Buck Manzell
Till
2022
Actor: John Carthan
TV
The Rookie: Feds
2022
Actor: Christopher 'Cutty…
The Timekeepers of Eternity
2021
Actor: Don Gaffney (archi…
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
2021
Actor: Kenneth Chamberlai…
Redemption in Cherry Springs
2021
Actor: Joe
Fatherhood
2021
Actor: Mike
TV
The Upshaws
2021
Actor: Clarence
I'm Your Woman
2020
Actor: Art
The Grudge
2019
Actor: William Matheson
TV
The Village
2019
Actor: Ron Davis
TV
The Rookie
2018
Actor: Christopher 'Cutty…
TV
God Friended Me
2018
Actor: Mr. Johnson
An Actor Prepares
2018
Actor: Deacon Frank Dodge
The Case for Christ
2017
Actor: Joe Dubois
TV
The Good Fight
2017
Actor: Pastor Jeremiah Ea…
An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
2016
Actor: Frank Ellison
TV
Marvel's Luke Cage
2016
Actor: Henry 'Pop' Hunter
TV
Bull
2016
Actor: Lee Donaldson
TV
The Expanse
2015
Actor: Charles
TV
Forever
2014
Actor: Pepper Evans
Away From Here
2014
Actor: Carl
TV
The Blacklist
2013
Actor: Abraham Moores
Tio Papi
2013
Actor: Gilly
TV
Banshee
2013
Actor: Sugar Bates
TV
Banshee: Origins
2013
Actor: Sugar Bates
TV
Elementary
2012
Actor: Judge Brewster O'H…
Cowgirls n' Angels
2012
Actor: Augustus
TV
Unforgettable
2011
Actor: Mayor Beverly
Mayor Cupcake
2011
Actor: Lenny Davis
TV
Blue Bloods
2010
Actor: Jeffords
TV
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Actor: Leroy Davis
Breaking Point
2009
Actor: Richter Green
Splinterheads
2009
Actor: Pope
For Sale by Owner
2009
Actor: Gene Woodman
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
2009
Actor: Rhamus Twobellies
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
2009
Actor: Subject #42
TV
The Good Wife
2009
Actor: Pastor Jeremiah Ea…
Adam
2009
Actor: Harlan
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
2008
Actor: Ticket Salesman
Meet the Browns
2008
Actor: L.B.
My Blueberry Nights
2007
Actor: Travis
TV
Army Wives
2007
Actor: General Baxter
Premium
2006
Actor: Phil
TV
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Actor: William Bailey
In Good Company
2004
Actor: Corwin
The Cookout
2004
Actor: Jojo Andersen
White Chicks
2004
Actor: Elliott Gordon
TV
The Jury
2004
Actor
Highwaymen
2004
Actor: Will Macklin
Gods and Generals
2003
Actor: Jim Lewis
Red Dragon
2002
Actor: Barney
TV
The Wire
2002
Actor: Ervin Burrell
Showtime
2002
Actor: Lt. Winship
Call Me Claus
2001
Actor: Dwayne
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
2001
Actor: Dick Lacey
Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal
2001
Actor
Down to Earth
2001
Actor: Whitney Daniels
Hannibal
2001
Actor: Barney Matthews
The Sleepy Time Gal
2001
Actor: Jimmy Dupree
Where the Money Is
2000
Actor: Security Guard
Oxygen
1999
Actor: Phil Kline
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Actor: Tom Nickerson
The Thomas Crown Affair
1999
Actor: Det. Paretti
Jaded
1998
Actor: Henry Broker
TV
Prey
1998
Actor: Ray Peterson
Julian Po
1997
Actor: Sheriff Leon
TV
Oz
1997
Actor: Cornelius Keane
Albino Alligator
1997
Actor: Agent Marv Rose
Mother Night
1996
Actor: Robert Sterling Wi…
The Rich Man's Wife
1996
Actor: Detective Ron Lewi…
The Stupids
1996
Actor: The Lloyd
TV
The Langoliers
1995
Actor: Don Gaffney
Roommates
1995
Actor: Professor Martin
TV
New York Undercover
1994
Actor
I Love Trouble
1994
Actor: Police Chief
Money for Nothing
1993
Actor: Madigan
Sommersby
1993
Actor: Joseph
Freejack
1992
Actor: Eagle Man
City of Hope
1991
Actor: Levonne
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
Actor: Barney
TV
Law & Order
1990
Actor: Lester Crawford
TV
True Colors
1990
Actor: Ron Freeman
Betsy's Wedding
1990
Actor: Zack Monroe
Do the Right Thing
1989
Actor: Coconut Sid
Mississippi Burning
1988
Actor: Eulogist
TV
Monsters
1988
Actor
Coming to America
1988
Actor: Landlord
Manhunter
1986
Actor: Lt. Fisk
Maximum Overdrive
1986
Actor: Handy
The Money Pit
1986
Actor: James
TV
The Equalizer
1985
Actor: Zudo
Exterminator 2
1984
Actor: Be Gee
C.H.U.D.
1984
Actor: Sgt. Parker
TV
Kate & Allie
1984
Actor
Hanky Panky
1982
Actor: Cop Driver
A Little Sex
1982
Actor: Electrician
Cat People
1982
Actor: Det. Brandt
Ragtime
1981
Actor: Gang Member No. 1
Permanent Vacation
1981
Actor: Man in Lobby