Frank Powell — The Best Little Girl in the World Character Profile

About Frank Powell

Casey's father who initially neglects her due to focusing on Gail's pregnancy. He discovers Casey's diet pills, attempts force-feeding, bails her out of jail, and argues with his wife during Casey's hospital visit.

Frank Powell — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Charles Durning

Appears in

The Best Little Girl in the World (1981)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The Best Little Girl in the World

• Joanne Powell (Eva Marie Saint)
• Casey Powell (Jennifer Jason Leigh)
• Gail Powell (Lisa Pelikan)
• Carol Link (Melanie Mayron)
• Madame Seurat (Viveca Lindfors)
• Clay Orlovsky (Jason Miller)
• Dr. Garrett (David Spielberg)
• Dr. Neil Holzer (Richard Venture)
• Julie (Lenora May)
• Mark (Laurence Lau)
• Store Manager (Pat Corley)
• Michelle, the Cheerleader (Andrea Pope)