Frank Doubleday (actor)
Frank Doubleday | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 28, 1945 |
| Died | March 3, 2018 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Christina Hart (m. 197?) |
| Children | Kaitlin Doubleday Portia Doubleday |
Frank Doubleday (January 28, 1945 – March 3, 2018) was an American actor whose most notable roles are as film villains.[1]
Doubleday was born in Norwich, Connecticut, but moved to Los Angeles with his family as a child.[2]
Doubleday is known for such films as John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)[1] and John Carpenter's Escape from New York (1981)[1] playing the character Romero.[3] In the special edition Escape from New York DVD commentary, Kurt Russell credits Doubleday's performance as setting the tone of the movie.[citation needed]
He made his film debut in The First Nudie Musical (1976), and his other film credits include roles in Alex & the Gypsy (1976), The Big Fix (1978), Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979), Avenging Angel (1985), Nomads (1986), Broadcast News (1987), L.A. Bounty (1989) and Dollman (1991).[1] Doubleday also acted and directed theater productions.[3]
Doubleday taught acting at the Hollywood Court Theater.[2]
He was married to actress Christina Hart for over 40 years.[3] The couple have two daughters, Kaitlin Doubleday and Portia Doubleday.[3] Doubleday died of complications from esophageal cancer at age 73 at his Los Angeles home on March 3, 2018.[3]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | The First Nudie Musical | Arvin | |
| 1976 | Alex & the Gypsy | Prisoner | |
| 1976 | Assault on Precinct 13 | White Warlord | |
| 1977 | Abar, the First Black Superman | Tough | |
| 1978 | The Big Fix | Jonah's Partner | |
| 1979 | Butch and Sundance: The Early Days | 2nd. Outlaw | |
| 1981 | Escape from New York | Romero | |
| 1985 | Avenging Angel | Miles Gerrard | |
| 1985 | Space Rage | Brain Surgeon | |
| 1986 | Nomads | Razor | |
| 1987 | Broadcast News | Mercenary | |
| 1989 | L.A. Bounty | Rand | |
| 1991 | Dollman | Cloy | |
| 1991 | Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space | Malvolio |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Frank Doubleday". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Frank Doubleday, 73". Classic Images (518): 45. August 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Barnes, Mike (May 30, 2018). "Frank Doubleday, Villain in John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York,' Dies at 73". The Hollywood Reporter.
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