Frank Fanning

Frank Fanning

Deceased · Born: Sep 6, 1885 · Died: Jan 8, 1946

Known For

Mystery of the Wax MuseumMystery of the Wax Museum
In This Our LifeIn This Our Life
The Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseThe Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Charlie Chan at the OperaCharlie Chan at the Opera

Personal Details

BornSep 6, 1885 Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Biography

Frank Fanning, a talented actor, entered this world on September 6, 1885, in the vibrant city of Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, starring in a plethora of notable productions, including the 1942 drama "The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine", the 1941 musical comedy "Dance Hall", and the 1930 crime thriller "Guilty?".

Tragically, his life came to a close on January 8, 1946, in the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Career

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1945
Swingin' on a Rainbow
Swingin' on a Rainbow as Doorman George (uncredited)
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The Phantom Speaks
The Phantom Speaks as Cop in Park (Uncredited)
{"id":201466,"title":"Thundering Hoofs","year":"1942","character":"Postal Inspector","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thundering-hoofs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201466.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201466.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Thundering Hoofs
Thundering Hoofs as Postal Inspector
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The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine as Police Officer Wilbur
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The Falcon Takes Over
The Falcon Takes Over as Detective (Uncredited)
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In This Our Life
In This Our Life as Police Detective with Millett (uncredited)
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1941
Cadet Girl
Cadet Girl as Train Conductor (uncredited)
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Dance Hall
Dance Hall as Turnkey
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1940
Money and the Woman
Money and the Woman as Policeman Mitchell (uncredited)
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It All Came True
It All Came True as Detective with Danny (uncredited)
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Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo as Courthouse Guard (uncredited)
{"id":71844,"title":"Murder Over New York","year":"1940","character":"Police Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-over-new-york","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71844.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder Over New York
Murder Over New York as Police Officer
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1939
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Torchy Runs for Mayor as Detective (uncredited)
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Private Detective
Private Detective as Policeman (uncredited)
{"id":72283,"title":"Homicide Bureau","year":"1939","character":"Detective","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/homicide-bureau","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72283.jpg"},"released":1}
Homicide Bureau
Homicide Bureau as Detective
{"id":72216,"title":"Let Us Live","year":"1939","character":"Detective Brown (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/let-us-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72216.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72216.jpg"},"released":1}
Let Us Live
Let Us Live as Detective Brown (uncredited)
{"id":72641,"title":"Maid's Night Out","year":"1938","character":"Policeman Frank (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/maids-night-out-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72641.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72641.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Maid's Night Out
Maid's Night Out as Policeman Frank (uncredited)
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as Fingerprint Expert (uncredited)
{"id":95306,"title":"One Mile from Heaven","year":"1937","character":"Jailer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-mile-from-heaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95306.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95306.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
One Mile from Heaven
One Mile from Heaven as Jailer
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The Great Hospital Mystery
The Great Hospital Mystery as Policeman
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We Who Are About to Die
We Who Are About to Die as Guard in Visitor's Room (uncredited)
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High Flyers
High Flyers as Cop
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1936
Under Your Spell
Under Your Spell as Detective (uncredited)
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Charlie Chan at the Opera
Charlie Chan at the Opera as Cop (uncredited)
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The Plot Thickens
The Plot Thickens as Detective Fanning
{"id":83300,"title":"Mary Jane's Pa","year":"1935","character":"Plainclothesman with Sheriff","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mary-janes-pa-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83300.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Mary Jane's Pa
Mary Jane's Pa as Plainclothesman with Sheriff
{"id":83299,"title":"Special Agent","year":"1935","character":"Wilson's Driver (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/special-agent-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83299.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83299.jpg"},"released":1}
Special Agent
Special Agent as Wilson's Driver (uncredited)
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She Couldn't Take It
She Couldn't Take It as Warden
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Vagabond Lady
Vagabond Lady as Dock Official (uncredited)
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1934
The Merry Frinks
The Merry Frinks as Cop (uncredited)
{"id":74094,"title":"The Case of the Howling Dog","year":"1934","character":"Detective Driving Police Car (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-case-of-the-howling-dog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74094.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74094.jpg"},"released":1}
The Case of the Howling Dog
The Case of the Howling Dog as Detective Driving Police Car (uncredited)
{"id":74737,"title":"Parole Girl","year":"1933","character":"Desk Sergeant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/parole-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74737.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Parole Girl
Parole Girl as Desk Sergeant
{"id":74686,"title":"Parachute Jumper","year":"1933","character":"Detective at Nightclub (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/parachute-jumper","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74686.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74686.jpg"},"released":1}
Parachute Jumper
Parachute Jumper as Detective at Nightclub (uncredited)
{"id":74471,"title":"Mystery of the Wax Museum","year":"1933","character":"Policeman (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mystery-of-the-wax-museum","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74471.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74471.jpg"},"released":1}
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Mystery of the Wax Museum as Policeman (Uncredited)
{"id":75091,"title":"Ride Him, Cowboy","year":"1932","character":"Sheriff Lem (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ride-him-cowboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75091.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75091.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
Ride Him, Cowboy
Ride Him, Cowboy as Sheriff Lem (uncredited)
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Beyond the Rockies
Beyond the Rockies as Sheriff (uncredited)
{"id":75373,"title":"Are These Our Children","year":"1931","character":"Policeman in Courtroom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/are-these-our-children","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75373.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75373.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Are These Our Children
Are These Our Children as Policeman in Courtroom