James Frawley, a renowned director and producer, entered this world on September 29, 1936, in the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with his most notable works including the iconic 1979 film "The Muppet Movie", the 1976 comedy "The Big Bus", and the beloved 1965 television series "The Monkees". Frawley was a devoted husband to his loving partner, Cynthia Margaret. He eventually left this mortal coil on January 22, 2019, in Indian Wells, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornSep 29, 1936 Houston, Texas, USA
Biography
Career
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1994

Another Midnight Run as Man in Airport
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1987

CBS Summer Playhouse as Jail Cellmate
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1979

The Muppet Movie as El Sleezo Cafe Waiter
{"id":40182,"title":"Tracks","year":"1976","character":"Train Passenger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tracks-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_40182.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_40182.jpg"},"released":1}
1976

Tracks as Train Passenger
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1966

Wild Wild Winter as Stone
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The Monkees as Yugoslavian Guest
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1965
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The Fugitive as Pete
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1964

The Troublemaker as Sal Kelly / Sol Kelly / Judge Kelly
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The Outer Limits as Robert Renaldo
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Perry Mason as District Attorney Alvarez
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Gunsmoke as Furnas
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1963

Ladybug Ladybug as Truck Driver
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2024
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2002

The Wonderful World of Disney as Director
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2000

The Three Stooges as Director
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1998

The Wonderful World of Disney as Director
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1997

On the 2nd Day of Christmas as Director
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Sins of the Mind as Director
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1996

Harrison: Cry of the City as Director
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1994

Cagney & Lacey: The Return as Director
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Another Midnight Run as Director
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1988

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs as Director
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1987

CBS Summer Playhouse as Director
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Assault and Matrimony as Director
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Warm Hearts, Cold Feet as Director
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1985

The Steel Collar Man as Director
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Fraternity Vacation as Director
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1984

The Outlaws as Director
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1983

Faerie Tale Theatre as Director
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Wishman as Director
{"id":163216,"title":"Gridlock","year":"1980","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gridlock-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163216.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163216.jpg"},"released":1}
1980

Gridlock as Director
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1979

The Muppet Movie as Director
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1976

The Big Bus as Director
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1975

The Orphan and the Dude as Director
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1973

Kid Blue as Director
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1971

The Christian Licorice Store as Director