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Frankie Faison

PersonBorn Jun 10, 1949 (age 76)Newport News, Virginia, USA

American actor

Person Rank
May 26, 2026
#7,232
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 26, 2026
0.8
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Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison is an American actor known for his roles in various movies and TV shows. He was born on June 10, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia. Faison gained recognition for his portrayal of Deputy Commissioner, and later Commissioner, Ervin Burrell in the HBO series The Wire. He is also known for his roles as Barney Matthews in the Hannibal Lecter franchise and Sugar Bates in the Cinemax series Banshee. Faison studied drama at Illinois Wesleyan University and later obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He began his acting career in 1974 and has appeared in numerous productions on stage and screen.

Rank#7,232
Buzz Score0.8
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Birthday1949
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Daily update · May 26, 2026

Frankie Faison ranks #7,232 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.8. Frankie Faison peaked at #11,172 of all time (Feb 14 - Mar 15, 2021). Frankie Faison ranks #5,611 over the past 365 days.

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Frankie Faison

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 26, 2026

Overall popularity
#7,232
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
1.8
#11,172Overall rank
Feb 14 - Mar 15, 2021
1-Year Buzz Score
1.0
#5,611Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Frankie Faison Buzz Score History
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Frankie Faison Top Movies
Frankie Faison's movies ranked by Buzz Score
1
The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs
Barney · 1991
3.3
2
White Chicks
White Chicks
Elliott Gordon · 2004
3.0
3
Hannibal
Hannibal
Barney Matthews · 2001
1.6
4
Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing
Coconut Sid · 1989
1.6
5
Manhunter
Manhunter
Lt. Fisk · 1986
1.5
6
Mississippi Burning
Mississippi Burning
Eulogist · 1988
1.2
7
The Thomas Crown Affair
The Thomas Crown Affair
Det. Paretti · 1999
1.0
8
Coming to America
Coming to America
Landlord · 1988
0.8
9
The Money Pit
The Money Pit
James · 1986
0.7
10
C.H.U.D.
C.H.U.D.
Sgt. Parker · 1984
0.7
11
Gods and Generals
Gods and Generals
Jim Lewis · 2003
0.6
12
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
Dick Lacey · 2001
0.6
13
Maximum Overdrive
Maximum Overdrive
Handy · 1986
0.4
14
Ragtime
Ragtime
Gang Member No. 1 · 1981
0.4
15
The Grudge
The Grudge
William Matheson · 2019
0.4
16
Cat People
Cat People
Det. Brandt · 1982
0.3
17
Sommersby
Sommersby
Joseph · 1993
0.3
18
Meet the Browns
Meet the Browns
L.B. · 2008
0.3
19
The Rich Man's Wife
The Rich Man's Wife
Detective Ron Lewis · 1996
0.3
20
The Stupids
The Stupids
The Lloyd · 1996
0.2
21
Down to Earth
Down to Earth
Whitney Daniels · 2001
0.2
22
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Ticket Salesman · 2008
0.2
23
In Good Company
In Good Company
Corwin · 2004
0.2
24
My Blueberry Nights
My Blueberry Nights
Travis · 2007
0.2
25
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Rhamus Twobellies · 2009
0.2
26
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Subject #42 · 2009
0.2
27
The Cookout
The Cookout
Jojo Andersen · 2004
0.2
28
Freejack
Freejack
Eagle Man · 1992
0.2
29
Adam
Adam
Harlan · 2009
0.2
30
Showtime
Showtime
Lt. Winship · 2002
0.1
31
A Little Sex
A Little Sex
Electrician · 1982
0.1
32
Albino Alligator
Albino Alligator
Agent Marv Rose · 1997
0.1
33
Money for Nothing
Money for Nothing
Madigan · 1993
0.1
34
Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky
Cop Driver · 1982
0.1
35
I Love Trouble
I Love Trouble
Police Chief · 1994
0.1
36
Betsy's Wedding
Betsy's Wedding
Zack Monroe · 1990
0.1
37
Permanent Vacation
Permanent Vacation
Man in Lobby · 1981
0.1
38
Roommates
Roommates
Professor Martin · 1995
0.1
39
Mother Night
Mother Night
Robert Sterling Wilson · 1996
0.1
40
Where the Money Is
Where the Money Is
Security Guard · 2000
0.1
41
Call Me Claus
Call Me Claus
Dwayne · 2001
0.1
42
City of Hope
City of Hope
Levonne · 1991
0.1
43
Julian Po
Julian Po
Sheriff Leon · 1997
0.0
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