Gary Frank is a highly acclaimed and accomplished thespian who has been a stalwart and esteemed member of the esteemed and venerable Actor's Studio for an impressive and extended period of time, dating back to the year 1969, where he has had the immense privilege of studying under the tutelage of the legendary and highly respected Lee Strasberg, the renowned and accomplished Peggy Feury, and the equally accomplished and highly respected Bill Traylor.
Gary's remarkable and distinguished career in the film industry commenced in the year 1974, when he was handpicked by the renowned director Richard Donner to portray a pivotal role in the television movie "Senior Year". This initial venture would ultimately transmute into the CBS television series "Sons and Daughters", a testament to Gary's burgeoning talent and aptitude for the craft.
Gary's multifaceted talent was extensively showcased as a contract player at the renowned Universal Studios, where he had the privilege of playing a pivotal role in the critically acclaimed ABC series, Family.
Gary's illustrious career continued to flourish in the aftermath of his departure from the popular sitcom Family, as he went on to amass an impressive portfolio of television movies, feature films, and a multitude of guest appearances on esteemed television series throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Notably, the television show Family enjoyed a remarkable and prolonged period of syndication across Europe, which in turn generated a substantial quantity of enthusiastic fan mail from viewers residing in various countries on that continent.
Gary's artistic endeavors extend far beyond his impressive acting resume, as he has also cultivated a passion for writing, with a prolific output of scripts to his credit.
Gary has been in a long-term committed relationship with his loving spouse, Carroll Newman, for an impressive three decades, a testament to the strength and resilience of their bond.
Together, they have been blessed with a beautiful daughter, who is currently in her final year of studies at the prestigious University of Southern California School of Film, a clear indication that she has inherited not only her parents' passion for the film industry but also her grandfather's remarkable talent.
Lionel Newman, Gary's grandfather, was a renowned Academy Award-winning composer, leaving behind a legacy that has undoubtedly inspired and motivated his family members to pursue their own creative endeavors.
