Frank Doubleday
Biography
Frank Doubleday was an American actor and stage director whose screen work often cast him as villains. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, he grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Los Angeles Pierce College. He started in theater and industrial films before making his feature debut in The First Nudie Musical (1976). That same year he became widely known for playing the White Warlord in John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 (1976). Carpenter brought him back for Escape from New York (1981), where his supporting villain Romero drew praise from Kurt Russell for establishing the film's tone. His other screen credits included The Big Fix (1978), Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979), Nomads (1986), Broadcast News (1987), L.A. Bounty (1989), and Dollman (1991). He also directed theater productions alongside his acting work.
73years old at death
- Born United States
- Died Los Angeles
- Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 15 years1976 to 1991
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Frank Doubleday gained wide recognition for playing the White Warlord in John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13, the same year as his feature film debut.
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Frank Doubleday shares two films with Charles Cyphers, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
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