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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Melissa Errico to Colleen Fitzpatrick
Al Fann Biography (1925-)
Full name, Albert Louis Fann; born February 21, 1925, in Cleveland, OH; son of Albert Louis and Beulah Fann; married Barbara (divorced); children: Tracy,Shelley, Melanie, Albert, Kacie, Scott. Addresses: Contact: The Gage Group, 14724 Ventura Blvd., Suite 505, Los Angeles, CA 91403; Tele-Talent International Inc., 7033 Sunset Blvd., # 318, Hollywood, CA 90028.; Office: Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble, 6051 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 207, Hollywood, CA 90028.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Actor
- Birth Details
- February 21, 1925
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- Billie Boy, Cotton Comes to Harlem, United Artists, 1970
- Informant, The French Connection, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1971
- M. C., Come Back, Charleston Blue, Warner Bros., 1972
- Frank Hayes, The Super Cops, United Artists, 1974
- Policeman, E'Lollipop, Universal, 1975
- Detective squad member, God Told Me To (also known as Demon), New World, 1976
- Voice of Sam, Thank God It's Friday, Columbia, 1978
- Monk, Love in a Taxi, Davey, 1980
- Collins, Parasite, Embassy, 1982
- Guard, Creator (also known as The Big Picture), MCA/Universal, 1985
- Pawnbroker, Crossroads, Columbia, 1986
- Amos, Return to Horror High, New World, 1987
- Grandpa, Moving, Warner Bros., 1988
- Gas station attendant, Curse II: The Bite (also known as The Bite), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1988
- Lieutenant Williams, To Die For, Skouras, 1989
- Al, institute guard, The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear, United Artists, 1991
- Superintendent, The Fisher King, TriStar, 1991
- Luther, Frankie and Johnny, Paramount, 1991
- Lou, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot, Universal, 1992
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Film Work
- Associate producer, Come Back, Charleston Blue, Warner Bros., 1972
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Al Franklin, Search for Tomorrow, 1970
- Detective Bolling, How to Survive a Marriage, 1974
- Voice of Rickety Rocket, The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show, ABC, 1979
- Alvin Burke, He's the Mayor, ABC, 1986
- Detective Will Stratton, Bodies of Evidence, CBS, 1992
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Movies
- Al, Casino, ABC, 1980
- Mr. Prewitt, Scout's Honor, NBC, 1980
- Raymond, Thornwell, CBS, 1981
- Lou, Happy Endings, CBS, 1983
- Papa Johnson, The Jerk, Too, NBC, 1984
- Cecil Wilkes, Stormy Weathers, ABC, 1992
- Old sergeant, Sharon's Secret, USA Network, 1995
- Waiter, Hefner: Unauthorized, USA Network, 1999
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Miniseries
- Sugar, The Sophisticated Gents, NBC, 1981
- Detective Jackson, People Like Us, NBC, 1990
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Pilots
- Robert Benson, The Incredible Hulk, CBS, 1977
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Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster, NBC, 1985
- Dooey, Handsome Harry's, NBC, 1986
- Davey, Half `N' Half, ABC, 1988
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Oh Henry!, NBC, 1989
- Dedrick, Nick Knight (also known as Midnight Cop), CBS, 1989
- Howdy, Turner & Hooch, NBC, 1990
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Episodic
- Robert Benson, "Terror in Times Square," The Incredible Hulk, CBS,1978
- Minister, "Florida's Homecoming: The Wedding," Good Times, CBS, 1978
- Newsboy, "Huggy Can't Go Home," Starsky and Hutch, ABC, 1979
- Minister, "Needle," The White Shadow, CBS, 1979
- Logan, "Trial and Error," The White Shadow, CBS, 1981
- Funeral director, "Not So Dearly Beloved," The Jeffersons, CBS, 1981
- Henry, "Southern Crossing," Happy Days, ABC, 1982
- Harry, "Benson's New Home," Benson, ABC, 1982
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Buffalo Bill, NBC, 1983
- "Rockabye Baby," The Fall Guy, ABC, 1985
- Frank Grote, "Homecoming," T. J. Hooker, 1985
- Mr. Slauson, "Dog Day Afternoon," Valerie (also known as The Hogan Family), NBC, 1986
- Kelly Sutton, "Twice Stung," MacGyver, ABC, 1986
- "Fathers and Guns," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1986
- Judge Hollingworth, "The Handwriting on the Wall," 227, NBC, 1987
- Store owner, "Wally," Highway to Heaven, NBC, 1987
- "Prime Time," ALF, NBC, 1987
- Mr. Wilson, Shirley's father, "Daddy's Back," What's Happening Now!, syndicated, 1987
- "Guess Who's Coming to Slumber?," Rags to Riches, NBC, 1988
- "Dummy Dearest," L.A. Law, NBC, 1988
- Charles Matthews, "Tale of the Tape," Dynasty, ABC, 1989
- Charles Matthews, "No Bones to It," Dynasty, ABC, 1989
- Charles Matthews, "Blasts from the Pasts," Dynasty, ABC, 1989
- Diner employee, "Answered Prayers," A Different World, NBC, 1989
- Sergeant Herndon Carruthers, "Here's to Old Friends," A Different World, NBC, 1990
- Mr. Jeffries, "Fitting Punishment," Tales from the Crypt, HBO, 1990
- Mr. Pfeiffer, "Best of Friends, Worst of Times," Valerie (also known as The Hogan Family), CBS, 1990
- Leon, "For He's Not a Jolly Good Fellow," Roc, Fox, 1991
- Felix, "Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble," Home Improvement, ABC,1991
- Herman Clifford, "Community Action," The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,NBC, 1992
- Bernrooter, "No Pain, No Gain," Mann & Machine, NBC, 1992
- Mr. Merrill, "Opportunity Knock Knocks: Part 2," Night Court, NBC,1992
- Judge, "The Ticket," Seinfeld, NBC, 1992
- "The Presentation," Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, ABC, 1992
- Car pound clerk, "The Insecurity System," Dave's World, CBS, 1993
- Felix Myman, "It Was the Best of Tims, It Was the Worst of Tims," HomeImprovement, ABC, 1994
- Felix Myman, "Death Begins at Forty," Home Improvement, ABC, 1994
- Felix Myman, "Al's Video," Home Improvement, ABC, 1994
- Felix Myman, "The Old College Try," Home Improvement, ABC, 1994
- Felix Myman, "The Long and Winding Road: Part 3," Home Improvement, ABC, 1994
- Good Mission man, "Movin' on In," Martin, Fox, 1994
- Reverend Winningham, "Scrambled Eggs," Sister, Sister, ABC, 1995
- Ned, "Stand by Your Man," Empty Nest, NBC, 1995
- Moving man, "Headin' for Trouble," Martin, Fox, 1995
- Mr. Chamberlain, "A Miracle Happens Here," ER, NBC, 1995
- Jojo, "Gimme Shelter," Almost Perfect, CBS, 1997
- Jimmy, "Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name," Frasier, NBC, 1998
- Charles Jenkins, "Trust Me," Any Day Now, Lifetime, 1999
- Representative Joe Willis (D-OH), "Mr. Willis of Ohio," The West Wing, NBC, 1999
- Charlie, "The Consultant," The Michael Richards Show, NBC, 2000
- Uncle Harold, "My Best Friend's Wedding," Felicity, The WB, 2001
- Wanda's father, "Crazy-Eyez Killah," Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO, 2002
- Mickey, "Home Sweet Home," Greetings from Tucson, The WB, 2003
- Also appeared as Mr. Cricket, Leaving L.A.; Mr. Lewis, Rhythm & Blues;
The Bob Hope Network Television Show; Reverend, Route 66; Benny Price, Getting By; in Chipmunks, NBC; The Edge of Night;
The Bold and the Beautiful.
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Specials
- Voice of Mac, Chocolate Fever, CBS, 1985
- Voice of Officer Murphy, C.L.U.T.Z., CBS, 1985
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Superfly: Ron O'Neal Story: The E! True Hollywood Story, E! Entertainment Television, 2000
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Television Work
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Series
- Additional voices, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (animated), ABC, 1988-1991
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Stage Appearances
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Masks in Black, Peter & Paul Cathedral Auditorium, Danbury, CT, c. 1967
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King Heroin, Karamu Theatre, Cleveland, OH, 1971
- Appeared as understudy, Flute; Gitlow, Public Victorious; Walter Lee, A Raisin in the Sun; title role, Emperor Jones; Cicero, Jamaica; the cowardly lion in The Wiz, Broadway production;Lawyer Frazier, Porgy & Bess, Broadway production; policeman, Tambourines of Glory, Broadway production. Appeared in 137 productions with the Karamu Theatre.
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Major Tours
- Appeared on national tour in King Heroin, which was also performedfor the White House staff.
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Radio Appearances
- Hosted Sunday Morning Serenade.
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RECORDINGS
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Albums
- Contributed to the albums Sounder and Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears, Newberry Award Records, Inc; appeared on the song "Black Man," Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder; also created, produced, and contributed to The Ballad of Derrick Gordon, performed by Al Fann and his Higher Minds singing group, Mind Records.
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WRITINGS
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Plays
- Wrote King Heroin, produced at Karamu Theatre, Cleveland, OH, 1971, then national tour.
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Other Writings
- Cowrote Drama as a Therapeutic Tool (textbook) and Your Mind Isa Computer.
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Electronic
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Al Fann Official Site, http://www.alfanntheatricalensemble.com/alfannactormenu.html, April 29, 2003
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