Don Francks
Biography
Don Harvey Francks, born on 28 February 1932 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, was a Canadian actor, musician and singer who worked under the stage name Iron Buffalo. Over a career that spanned several decades, Francks appeared in more than one hundred credited productions across film and television. He was recognized for his versatile performances and musical contributions. Francks died on 3 April 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 84. His legacy includes a substantial body of work that reflects his contributions to Canadian entertainment and his distinctive presence as a performer.
Career overview
Don Harvey Francks was born on 28 February 1932 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, and pursued a career in the performing arts under his birth name as well as the stage name Iron Buffalo. He was a Canadian actor, musician and singer whose professional life spanned several decades.
In the realm of acting, Francks amassed a substantial body of work, accumulating more than one hundred credited appearances across film and television. The Movie Database records 108 known credits, and his profile lists acting as his primary area of recognition. This extensive catalogue reflects a versatile presence in both cinematic and televised productions, establishing him as a prolific figure within the Canadian and broader North American entertainment industries.
Francks continued to work in the industry until his later years, maintaining his reputation as a multifaceted performer. He passed away on 3 April 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 84. His legacy endures through the breadth of his acting contributions, as well as his parallel achievements in music and vocal performance.
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113 titles- Portrait of Snow (2016) as Himself
- Gangland Undercover (2015) as Lizard
- He Never Died (2015) as Goatee Man
- Hemlock Grove (2013) as Nicolae
- The Listener (2009) as Wally
- I'm Not There (2007) as Hobo Joe
- The Very Good Adventures of Yam Roll in Happy Kingdom (2006) as Futukayoi
- Lie with Me (2005) as Joshua
- This Is Wonderland (2004) as Stan Puck
- This Is Wonderland (2004)
- Zixx (2004)
- My Dad the Rock Star (2003)
- My Name Is Tanino (2003) as Seymour Chinawsky
- Street Time (2002) as Don Goldstein
- Puppets Who Kill (2002)
- Tracker (2001) as Wahota Keene
- Relic Hunter (1999) as Jake Whitney
- Seasons of Love (1999) as Reverend Doctor Garshwin
- The Genius of Lenny Breau (1999) as Self
- Silver Surfer (1998) as Kalek (voice)
- Little Men (1998) as Levi Cole
- Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension (1998)
- The Minion (1998) as Chief Michael Bear
- Summer of the Monkeys (1998) as Bayliss Hatcher
- Mr. Music (1998) as Zal Adamchyk
- Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Kyle Madrid
- La Femme Nikita (1997) as Walter
- Dinner at Fred's (1997) as Gus
- Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods (1997) as Dulok Shaman (voice)
- A Prayer in the Dark (1997) as Ken
- Star Wars: Droids - The Pirates and the Prince (1997) as Kybo Ren / Jann Tosh
- Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted Village (1997) as Dulok Shaman (voice)
- Harriet the Spy (1996) as Harrison Withers
- Bogus (1996) as Dr. Surprise
- The Deliverance of Elaine (1996) as Hector
- The Conspiracy of Fear (1996) as Norman
- The Toy Shop (1996) as General Jim (voice)
- Tykho Moon (1996) Writer
- Captive Heart: The James Mink Story (1996) as Risser
- Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story (1996) as Marty Brawner, Esq.
- An Angel for Christmas (1996)
- A Journey to the Center of the Earth (1996) as (voice)
- Swiss Family Robinson (1996)
- Goosebumps: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp (1996) as Swamp Hermit
- Call of the Wild (1996) as (voice)
- Jungle Boy (1996) as Takina (voice)
- Goosebumps (1995) as Swamp Hermit
- The NeverEnding Story (1995) as Gmork (voice)
- Johnny Mnemonic (1995) as Hooky
- The Possession of Michael D. (1995) as Marcel
- First Degree (1995) as Lou Matlin
- Madonna - Innocence Lost (1994) as Jerome Kirkland
- Small Gifts (1994) as Peter
- Paint Cans (1994) as Maitland Burns
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Stranger
- Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (1993) as Girth (voice)
- The Diviners (1993)
- X-Men (1992) as Sabretooth (voice)
- The First Circle (1992) as Spiridon
- Heritage Minutes: Joseph Tyrrell (1992) as Additional Cast
- The Hidden Room (1991)
- The Hidden Room (1991) as Dick
- Married to It (1991) as Sol Chamberlain
- Swamp Thing (1990)
- The Call of the Wild (1990)
- On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story (1990)
- Beetlejuice (1989)
- Care Bears Nutcracker Suite (1988) as The Vizier (voice)
- Hot Paint (1988) as Don Spatulo
- The Christmas Wife (1988) as Social Arranger
- Garbage Pail Kids (1987)
- The Big Town (1987) as Carl Hooker
- Oklahoma Smugglers (1987) as George Taip
- Madballs (1986)
- Madballs: Escape from Orb! (1986) as Wolf Breath (voice)
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Sgt.Jim Willis
- Ewoks (1985) as Umwak (voice)
- Star Wars: Droids (1985) as Jann Tosh / Boba Fett / Kybo Ren-Cha (voice)
- Star Wars: Droids (1985) as Boba Fett (voice)
- Star Wars: Droids (1985) as (voice)
- Star Wars: Droids (1985) as Kybo Ren (voice)
- Terminal Choice (1985) as Chauncy Rand
- Rock & Rule (1983) as Mok (voice)
- No More Hibakusha! (1983) as (voice)
- 984: Prisoner of the Future (1982) as The Warden
- My Bloody Valentine (1981) as Chief Jake Newby
- Heavy Metal (1981) as Grimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice)
- The Phoenix Team (1980) as David Brook
- The Phoenix Team (1980)
- Fish Hawk (1980) as Deut Boggs
- Fast Company (1979) as Elder
- Summer's Children (1979) as Albert
- Riel (1979) as Ouellette
- Drying Up the Streets (1978) as Peter Brennan
- The Overlanders (1974) as The Hand Me Down Kid
- McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) as Buffalo
- Lancer (1968)
- Finian's Rainbow (1968) as Woody Mahoney
- The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow' (1968) as Self
- Mannix (1967)
- The Circle (1967) as Don
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Nicholas Groat
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Major Alex Denesch
- Jericho (1966) as Franklin Sheppard
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as T. Wiggett Jones
- High Steel (1965) as Narrator (voice)
- Alexander Mackenzie: The Lord of the North (1964) as Alexander Mackenzie
- Toronto Jazz (1963) as Himself
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Drylanders (1962) as Russel
- Ben Casey (1961)
- R.C.M.P. (1959) as Constable Bill Mitchell
- Ivy League Killers (1959) as Andy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don Francks best known for?
Don Francks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including He Never Died (2015), Hemlock Grove (2013), Cougar Club (2007), I'm Not There (2007).
When and where was Don Francks born?
Don Francks was born on February 28, 1932 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. They passed away on April 3, 2016.
How many credits does Don Francks have?
Don Francks has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2016.
What is Don Francks's background in cinema and television?
Don Harvey Francks, born on 28 February 1932 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, was a Canadian actor, musician and singer who worked under the stage name Iron Buffalo. Over a career that spanned several decades, Francks appeared in more than one hundred credited productions across film and television. He was recogni...