Frank Doubleday (actor)

Frank Doubleday (January 28, 1945 – March 3, 2018) was an American actor whose most notable roles are as film villains.[1]

Frank Doubleday
Born(1945-01-28)January 28, 1945
Norwich, Connecticut
DiedMarch 3, 2018(2018-03-03) (aged 73)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Christina Hart
(m. 197?)
ChildrenKaitlin Doubleday
Portia Doubleday

Doubleday was born in Norwich, Connecticut, but moved to Los Angeles with his family as a child.[2]

Doubleday is known for such films as John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)[1] and John Carpenter's Escape from New York (1981)[1] playing the character Romero.[3] In the special edition Escape from New York DVD commentary, Kurt Russell credits Doubleday's performance as setting the tone of the movie.

He made his film debut in The First Nudie Musical (1976), and his other film credits include roles in Alex & the Gypsy (1976), The Big Fix (1978), Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979), Avenging Angel (1985), Nomads (1986), Broadcast News (1987), L.A. Bounty (1989) and Dollman (1991).[1] Doubleday also acted and directed theater productions.[3]

Doubleday taught acting at the Hollywood Court Theater.[2]

He was married to actress Christina Hart for over 40 years.[3] The couple have two daughters, Kaitlin Doubleday and Portia Doubleday.[3] Doubleday died of complications from esophageal cancer at age 73 at his Los Angeles home on March 3, 2018.[3]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1976The First Nudie MusicalArvin
1976Alex & the GypsyPrisoner
1976Assault on Precinct 13White Warlord
1977Abar, the First Black SupermanTough
1978The Big FixJonah's Partner
1979Butch and Sundance: The Early Days2nd. Outlaw
1981Escape from New YorkRomero
1985Avenging AngelMiles Gerrard
1985Space RageBrain Surgeon
1986NomadsRazor
1987Broadcast NewsMercenary
1989L.A. BountyRand
1991DollmanCloy
1991Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer SpaceMalvolio

References
  1. "Frank Doubleday". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06.
  2. "Frank Doubleday, 73". Classic Images (518): 45. August 2018.
  3. Barnes, Mike (May 30, 2018). "Frank Doubleday, Villain in John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York,' Dies at 73". The Hollywood Reporter.


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