Frank James — Jesse James Character Profile

About Frank James

Jesse's older brother, seeks justice and hunts down the men who betrayed his sibling.

Frank James — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Guerrilla tactics, Marksmanship, Leadership, Strategic planning

• Strength: 7.5/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 8.5/10

Affiliations

• James-Younger Gang

Quick Facts about Frank James

Occupation

gangster

Manner of Death

Natural causes

Frank James's Known Relations

• Robert S. James — Father
• Zerelda James — Mother
• Jesse James — Sibling
• Archie Samuel — Sibling
• James-Younger Gang — Member of

Frank James appears in 2 titles

• Jesse James (1939)
• The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Henry Fonda

Appears in

Jesse James (1939)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Frank James — alliance — George Runyan (J. Edward Bromberg)
• Frank James — Conflict Arch Enemy — Marshall Will Wright (Randolph Scott)

  Wright serves as the primary antagonist to Frank, embodying the state's relentless pursuit.

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• Jailer (Slim Summerville)
• Mrs. Bob Ford (Claire Du Brey)
• Hank (Paul E. Burns)
• Mrs. Samuels - Jesse's mother (Jane Darwell)
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