Frank Faylen (born Charles Francis Ruf; [1] December 8, 1905 [citation needed] – August 2, 1985) was an American film and television actor. Largely a bit player and character actor , he …

Actor: It's a Wonderful Life. American character actor who specialized in average-guy parts and who could be equally effective in sympathetic or unlikeable roles. His parents, the vaudeville …

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Aug 5, 1985 · Frank Faylen, a character actor whose 70-year entertainment career ranged from a Mississippi River showboat act to a role on the "Dobie Gillis" television series, is dead.

Aug 5, 1985 · BURBANK, Calif. -- Frank Faylen, a long-time character actor who played Dobie Gillis's father and appeared in more than 400 movies including 'The Grapes of Wrath,' …

American Character Actor. He specialized in the "average-Joe" parts, and was equally effective in sympathetic or unlikable roles. Faylen grew up in the theatre, as his parents were the …

Frank Faylen was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He is best remembered for his movie performances as the cynical male nurse in The Lost Weeke.

Frank Faylen (born Francis Charles Ruf) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He is best remembered for his movie performances as the cynical male nurse in The Lost …

Frank Faylen was an American film and television actor. Born Frank Ruf in Saint Louis, Missouri, he began his acting career as an infant appearing with his vaudeville performing parents on …

He was the consummate character actor who was seen in 187 films. 84% of his appearance occurred in the 30s and 40s. Movie genres included: drama (90); romance (58); comedy (87) …