Frank Deford
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 16, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Died
- May 28, 2017
- Active Years
- 1986–2013 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 18 credits in database
Biography
Frank Deford was an American writer and actor born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 16, 1938. Throughout his career, he was credited with 17 known works in film and television. His professional contributions included roles as an actor, writer, and director, with work spanning teleplays, novels, and books. Notable projects associated with his career include Everybody's All-American, Trading Hearts, and Alex: The Life of a Child. His filmography also features appearances or writing credits on The Colbert Report, The Year of the Yao, Schooled: The Price of College Sports, and The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World. Frank Deford died on May 28, 2017, at the age of 78.
Career overview
Frank Deford was an American writer, actor, and director born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 16, 1938. Throughout his career, he was credited with 17 known works across film and television. His professional contributions spanned various roles, including work as a writer, actor, director, and creator of books, novels, and teleplays. He remained active in the industry until his death on May 28, 2017, at the age of 78.
As an actor and writer, Deford is recognized for his involvement in several notable productions. His filmography includes writing credits for the 1986 project Alex: The Life of a Child, as well as the 1988 films Everybody's All-American and Trading Hearts. His broader body of work encompasses a variety of television and documentary projects. These include appearances or contributions to The Colbert Report, The Year of the Yao, Schooled: The Price of College Sports, The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World, Sport in America: Our Defining Stories, and Arli. His career reflected a diverse engagement with media, ranging from sports-focused documentaries to narrative film and television programming.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Sport in America: Our Defining Stories (2013) as Self
- The United States of Football (2013)
- Schooled: The Price of College Sports (2013) as Himself
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World (2005) as Self
- Four Minutes (2005) Teleplay
- Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk (2005) as Self
- The Year of the Yao (2004) as Self
- Rebels of Oakland: The A's, The Raiders, The '70s (2003) Director
- Playing the Field: Sports and Sex in America (2000) Director
- Bill Russell: My Life, My Way (2000) Director
- Sports on the Silver Screen (1997) Writer
- Arli$$ (1996) as Frank Deford
- Everybody's All-American (1988) Novel
- Trading Hearts (1988) as Bartender #2
- Trading Hearts (1988) Writer
- Alex: The Life of a Child (1986) Book
- Diamonds on the Silver Screen as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank Deford best known for?
Frank Deford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Colbert Report (2005), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Everybody's All-American (1988).
When and where was Frank Deford born?
Frank Deford was born on December 16, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. They passed away on May 28, 2017.
How many credits does Frank Deford have?
Frank Deford has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2013.
What is Frank Deford's background in cinema and television?
Frank Deford was an American writer and actor born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 16, 1938. Throughout his career, he was credited with 17 known works in film and television. His professional contributions included roles as an actor, writer, and director, with work spanning teleplays, novels, and books. Notable pr...
Frank Deford by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Colbert Report (2005) — aged about 66
- Arli$$ (1996) as Frank Deford — aged about 57
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