Ben Frank

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Ben Frank
Ben Frank
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Portrays: Chella
Date of Birth: September 2, 1934
Date of Death: September 11, 1990
Age at Death: 56
Nationality: USA USA
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Ben Frank (born September 2, 1934 in New York City, New York, died September 11, 1990 in Los Angeles, California) was an American actor and producer.

Frank's filmography lists many minor and supporting roles in predominantly police action and intrigue TV shows, including notable programs such as I Spy, It Takes a Thief, The Mod Squad, The F.B.I., Baretta, Adam-12, S.W.A.T., Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, The Rockford Files, and CHiPs.

In his latter years, Frank lent his hands at other genres such as comedy in guest roles in Head of the Class, Growing Pains, and Who's The Boss?.

Frank portrayed the pyramid dealer Chella in the Original Series episode, "Murder on the Rising Star". Following this, Frank guest-starred in other Glen A. Larson productions, such as The Fall Guy and Quincy, M.E..

Frank produced and starred in the film Hollywood Zap in 1986.

Four years later, Frank died of a heart attack at the age of 56.