Frank Wolff

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Characters played by Frank Wolff

Brett McBain — Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

Brett McBain owns Sweetwater and plans to profit by building a watering station because the railroad will pass through his property. If the station is unfinished when the railroad arrives, the land will revert to the railroad. Frank murders Brett and his three children, leaving Jill as the surviving widow and owner of Sweetwater.

Sheriff Burnett — The Great Silence (1968)

Sheriff Burnett is a righteous but bumbling soldier appointed by the governor to maintain order in Snow Hill. After meeting Silence and Loco, he arrests Loco, asks townspeople to feed the outlaws, and is ambushed by Loco at a frozen lake and left to die.

Ramirez — Villa Rides (1968)

A brutal Mexican army captain responsible for the rape of Fina and the execution of her father. His violent tactics and arrogance provoke Villa’s wrath. During the climactic battle, he flees into a well but is killed by a rebel bomb, meeting his deserved end.

Bill San Antonio — God Forgives... I Don't! (1967)

Ruthless gang leader and former partner, main antagonist.

Joshua Tracy/The Black One — Last of the Badmen (1967)

Joshua Tracy, known as the Black One, is a wanted gunman seeking revenge on his wife Traps and former friend Big John, who betrayed him. He joins Kitosch, fights beside him, and pursues his revenge with escalating cruelty. Tracy suffers epileptic seizures, and their partnership ends when Kitosch shoots him after Tracy turns his gun on him.

Alexander Ward — Beast from Haunted Cave (1959)

Alexander Ward is the ruthless leader of the criminal group that robs the bank in Deadwood. He orders Marty Jones to plant the mine bomb, directs the escape toward Canada, and plans to eliminate Gil Jackson. His gang is eventually trapped by the snowstorm and attacked by the beast.

Buddy Ben / Bear — I Am Sartana Your Angel of Death (1969)

Bounty hunter in the first film, pursuing Sartana for the reward, but also interested in the stolen money.

Police Commissioner — Caliber 9 (1972)

Law enforcement official attempting to turn Ugo Piazza into an informant in Caliber 9.

Vallauri — Besieged (1969)

A shipyard director and Roberta's former lover. He struggles with unemployment and social struggles, noting his love for Roberta has been replaced by social passion. He is rejected by Roberta at a party, becomes intoxicated, and later commits suicide in a dry dock.

Commendatore / Mister Eat it — Eat It (1968)

The eccentric industrialist who owns the canned meat company. He discovers a wild hominid, uses him in a successful advertising campaign, and eventually replaces him due to a physical resemblance. After consuming excessive amounts of the product, he grotesquely mutates into a cow.

Dr. Robert Matthews — Death Walks on High Heels (1971)

A British eye surgeon who befriends and transports Nicole to his secluded countryside cottage. He conceals his true identity as a greedy criminal and former partner of Nicole's father. He orchestrates a frame-up against Michel, murders his own wife Vanessa to eliminate witnesses, and ultimately seeks to keep the stolen diamonds for himself.

Castle owner — The Lickerish Quartet (1970)

The Castle owner is the central figure in the castle household and the main observer of the film’s uncertain reality. He becomes fascinated by Visitor, brings her home, studies the malfunctioning projection, and argues with His Wife about their marriage, their past, and the meaning of what they see.

Career Overview

Frank Wolff has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Milieu Trilogy with 1 titles. Signature works include Once Upon a Time in the West, The Great Silence, The Demon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
61
Birth Date
1928-05-11 00:00:00
Birth Place
San Francisco, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1348564), public domain (CC0).