Tony Frank
Date of birth: 1943-12-09
Place of birth: Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Tony L. Frank, Tony Lavelle Frank
Biography
Known for appearances in North and South (1985-86), Young Guns II (1990) and Varsity Blues (1999), Tony Frank was an American character actor, primarily in Made-for-TV features but occasionally in cinematic productions or one-off television guest roles. He was married to Katherine Swango from 1973-82.
Movie Credits
Night Game
1989-09-15
A police detective tracks a serial killer who is stalking young women on a beach front after each ga
UHF
1989-07-21
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin
North Dallas Forty
1979-08-03
A semi-fictional account of life as a professional football player. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowb
Broken Promise
1981-05-05
A juvenile court services director strives to fight the odds following his promise to a resourceful
Tender Mercies
1983-03-04
Alchoholic former country singer Mac Sledge makes friends with a young widow and her son. The friend
Lone Star
1996-06-21
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-b
Ned Blessing: The True Story Of My Life
1992-04-14
A haggard cowboy reflects upon his life while awaiting his death.
Wild Texas Wind
1991-09-23
Soon after a country singer moves in with her band's new manager, he's found slain and she's a suspe
Talk Radio
1988-12-21
A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program jus
Born on the Fourth of July
1989-12-20
Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist
Abduction
1987-03-08
Based on the shocking true story of Olympic medalist Kari Swenson who was abducted by two "Mountain
The River Rat
1984-09-28
On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent fat
The Unspoken Truth
1995-09-24
Despite her parents' misgivings, Brianne marries Clay, and the couple soon have a daughter. It's the
Crisis at Central High
1981-02-04
The historic federal-state controversy over the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, A
Thompson's Last Run
1986-02-16
A hardened con being transferred from a federal penitentiary to a Texas institution to finish a life
Riverbend
1989-05-01
A black major and his men are on the run from a rigged court-martial and hide out in a small Georgia
On the Borderline
2001-10-23
A young couple embark on a cross-country journey, only to run into trouble at the Texas/Mexico borde
Dalton: Code of Vengeance II
1986-05-11
Sequel to Code of Vengeance in which Vietnam vet-turned-loner David Dalton goes off this time in pur
In Broad Daylight
1991-02-03
The fanatically uncompromising Len Rowan and his family insult and terrorize the citizens of a small
A Climate for Killing
1991-07-18
Shortly before a rodeo festival week in Yuma County a body is found in the desert. It seems that it'
The Con
1998-03-04
A lonely gas station attendent in Mississippi falls in love with a con woman who wants to get her ha
Sweet Dreams
1985-10-02
The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at
Extreme Prejudice
1987-04-24
Lean, mean Texas Ranger Jack Benteen locks horns with a former friend, Cash Bailey, now a ruthless d
Two Mothers for Zachary
1996-09-22
A grandmother sues her daughter for custody of her grandson, because she believes that her daughter'
Adam
1983-10-10
Based on the true story that shocked the nation and led to vast changes in how law enforcement handl
The Substitute Wife
1994-05-23
In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her
Rush
1991-12-22
Undercover cop Jim Raynor is a seasoned veteran. His partner, Kristen Cates, is lacking in experienc
Alamo Bay
1985-04-03
A despondent Vietnam veteran in danger of losing his livelihood is pushed to the edge when he sees V
The Road to Galveston
1996-01-24
Jordan Roosevelt, at 65, found herself alone, destitute, and depressed. Up against the wall, she too
Bed of Lies
1992-01-20
Dramatization of the true-life story of a woman who fights for custody of her children while awaitin
Final Verdict
1991-09-09
A trial lawyer risks losing his family and career when he defends a client who he knows to be guilty
Johnny Be Good
1988-03-22
It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young f
The Steeler and the Pittsburgh Kid
1981-11-15
The award-winning Coke commercial becomes a heart-warming story!
The Bermuda Triangle
1979-01-24
Documentary on with strange goings-on in the 'devil's triangle'.
Powwow Highway
1989-02-24
Two Northern Cheyenne men take a road trip from Montana to New Mexico to bail out the sister of one
The Fulfillment of Mary Gray
1989-02-19
Couple wants a baby but husband cannot produce on. Husband calls in his brother, hoping his brother