Frank Doubleday (actor)
American actor (1945–2018)
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Frank Burdette Doubleday (January 28, 1945 – March 3, 2018) was an American actor and theatre director, best known for his villainous roles in film and television.
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- Actor
- Theatre director
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| Born | January 28, 1945 Norwich, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | March 3, 2018 (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Spouse(s) | Christina Hart (m. 197?) |
| Children | Kaitlin Doubleday Portia Doubleday |
Early life
Doubleday was born in Norwich, Connecticut and moved to Los Angeles with his family as a child.[1] He graduated from Los Angeles Pierce College.
Career
Doubleday began his acting career in theatre before appearing in industrial films. He made his feature film debut in The First Nudie Musical (1976). That same year, he gained wide recognition for his role as the White Warlord in John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 (1976).[2] He worked with Carpenter again in Escape from New York (1981) as the supporting villain Romero.[2] In the special edition Escape from New York DVD commentary, Kurt Russell credits Doubleday's performance as setting the tone of the movie.
Doubleday's 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).[2] He also acted and directed theater productions.[3]
Personal life
Doubleday was married to actress Christina Hart for over 40 years.[3] For many years, the two taught acting at the Hollywood Court Theater.[1] The couple had two daughters, actresses Kaitlin and Portia Doubleday.[3]
Death
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 |
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| 1976 | The First Nudie Musical | Arvin | |
| Alex & the Gypsy | Prisoner | ||
| 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 | Outlaw | |
| 1981 | Escape from New York | Romero | |
| 1985 | Avenging Angel | Miles Gerrard | |
| Space Rage | Brain Surgeon | ||
| 1986 | Nomads | Razor | |
| 1987 | Broadcast News | Mercenary | |
| 1989 | L.A. Bounty | Rand | |
| 1991 | Dollman | Cloy | |
| Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space | Malvolio |