Frankie Faison

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Characters played by Frankie Faison

Elliott Gordon — White Chicks (2004)

FBI Chief who assigns the brothers the undercover escort mission. He initially fires them after a botched exposure but reinstates them after they successfully stop the kidnapping ring.

Christopher 'Cutty' Clark — The Rookie: Feds (2022)

Frankie Faison portrays Christopher 'Cutty' Clark, Simone Clark's father. Cutty is a steady presence in Simone's personal life, offering her support, grounding, and honest advice as she pursues her demanding new career with the FBI. His relationship with Simone anchors her character outside of her professional world.

Art — I'm Your Woman (2020)

Cal's elderly father who lives at the cabin. He teaches Jean how to use a firearm for self-defense before being killed by hitmen sent by a rival gang boss.

William Matheson — The Grudge (2019)

The husband of Faith Matheson who remains aware of the supernatural presence but is ultimately murdered by his wife under the curse's influence.

Landlord — Coming to America (1988)

Owner of the Queens apartment building.

Barney — The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Compassionate asylum orderly who maintains a respectful rapport with Lecter.

Det. Paretti — The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)

Police detective assisting McCann in surveillance and field work.

Whitney Daniels — Down to Earth (2001)

A ruthless, elderly white billionaire whose physical body becomes the vessel for Lance's reincarnation, forming the core premise of the film.

Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. — The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2021)

An elderly African American veteran who accidentally triggers his medical alert pendant. He becomes increasingly anxious and defensive when police demand entry without a warrant, ultimately leading to his fatal shooting.

Will Macklin — Highwaymen (2004)

A state traffic investigator who recognizes that Alexandra Farrow's death was not an ordinary hit-and-run. After Cray killed his wife, Will spent years investigating the killer, gathering letters and newspaper clippings, identifying the vehicle, and pursuing Cray across state lines.

L.B. — Meet the Browns (2008)

Brown family patriarch's son, knows Pop's dark past.

Joseph — Sommersby (1993)

A freedman living and working on the Sommersby estate. He is brutally attacked by hooded vigilantes as a warning against the town's new policy of allowing black landowners. His plight highlights the racial tensions and the real stakes of Jack's progressive land reforms.

Career Overview

Frankie Faison has 114 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Hannibal Lecter with 4 titles. Signature works include Banshee, White Chicks, The Rookie: Feds. 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
114
Birth Date
1949-06-10
Birth Place
Newport News, Virginia, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q943589), public domain (CC0).