About
Gary Frank (born October 9, 1950) is an acclaimed American actor most recognized for his portrayal of Willie Lawrence on the beloved 1970s ABC drama series Family. His sensitive performance on the show earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1977. Born in Spokane, Washington, Frank began his career as a child actor before gaining wider notice starring alongside Glynnis O'Connor in the 1974 series Sons and Daughters. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he became a prolific television presence, guest-starring on iconic programs such as Remington Steele, Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Beyond episodic TV, he appeared in notable television films like Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb and provided voice work for Batman: The Animated Series. As of 2024, Frank resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Carroll...
Known for
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries • 1993
Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984
Magnum, P.I.Series • 1980
Remington SteeleSeries • 1982
IronsideSeries • 1967
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
Batman: The Animated SeriesSeries • 1992
Charlie's AngelsSeries • 1976
The BatmanMovie • 2022
MatlockSeries • 1986
T. J. HookerSeries • 1982
HotelSeries • 1982
Hart to HartSeries • 1979
HunterSeries • 1984
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries • 1983
Medical CenterSeries • 1969
Silk StalkingsSeries • 1991
Pacific BlueSeries • 1996
ProfilerSeries • 1996
Matt HoustonSeries • 1982
The Streets of San FranciscoSeries • 1972
Friday the 13th: The SeriesSeries • 1987
FamilySeries • 1976