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Frank Fay

Acting Born Nov 15, 1891 Died Sep 26, 1961 San Francisco, California, USA 20 credits
20
Total Credits
1929–1997
69 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Frank Fay works in acting. Born November 15, 1891 in San Francisco, California, USA. Died September 26, 1961. Archytele tracks 20 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Love Nest

as Charley Patterson

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Frequent co-stars

June Haver 1 shared title
William Lundigan 1 shared title
Marilyn Monroe 1 shared title
Jack Paar 1 shared title
Leatrice Joy 1 shared title
Henry Kulky 1 shared title
Leo Cleary 1 shared title
Patricia Miller 1 shared title
Charles Calvert 1 shared title
Jack Daly 1 shared title

Career timeline

VaudevilleBarbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line
Love Nest
The Ed Sullivan Show
Spotlight Scandals
They Knew What They WantedI Want a Divorce
Nothing Sacred
Stars Over Broadway
A Fool's AdviceA Fool's Advice · Story
The Stolen JoolsRound About HollywoodStout Hearts and Willing HandsGod's Gift to Women
The Matrimonial BedUnder a Texas MoonBright Lights
The Show of ShowsThe Show of Shows · Writer

Full Filmography

20 titles
  • Vaudeville (1997) as Self (archive footage)
  • Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line (1997) as Self (archive footage)
  • Love Nest (1951) as Charley Patterson
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
  • Spotlight Scandals (1943) as Frank Fay
  • They Knew What They Wanted (1940) as Father McKee
  • I Want a Divorce (1940) as Jeff Gilman
  • Nothing Sacred (1937) as Master of Ceremonies
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  • Stars Over Broadway (1935) as Announcer
  • A Fool's Advice (1932) as Spencer Brown
  • A Fool's Advice (1932) Story
  • The Stolen Jools (1931) as Frank Fay
  • Round About Hollywood (1931) as Self
  • Stout Hearts and Willing Hands (1931) as The Hero
  • God's Gift to Women (1931) as Toto Duryea
  • The Matrimonial Bed (1930) as Leopold Trebel/Adolphe Noblet
  • Under a Texas Moon (1930) as Don Carlos
  • Bright Lights (1930) as Wally Dean
  • The Show of Shows (1929) as Master of Ceremonies
  • The Show of Shows (1929) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Frank Fay best known for?

Frank Fay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Love Nest (1951), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948).

When and where was Frank Fay born?

Frank Fay was born on November 15, 1891 in San Francisco, California, USA. They passed away on September 26, 1961.

How many credits does Frank Fay have?

Frank Fay has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1997.

What is Frank Fay's background in cinema and television?

Frank Fay (November 17, 1891 – September 25, 1961) was an American film and stage actor, emcee, comedian, best-known as an actor for having played "Elwood P. Dowd" in the play Harvey by the American playwright Mary Coyle Chase on Broadway.

Frank Fay by the numbers

20credits
19films
1TV series
1929–1997active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (20) Born on November 15 In memoriam 1961

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