Frank Faylen

(1905 - 1985)

Known For Acting

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Biography

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.

Personal details

Gender

Male

Born

1905-12-08

Died

1985-08-02 (79 years old)

Place of Birth

Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

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Credits

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