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

• CREDITS
• 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
• Film Work
• Associate producer, Come Back, Charleston Blue, Warner Bros., 1972
• Television Appearances
• 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
• 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
• Miniseries
• Sugar, The Sophisticated Gents, NBC, 1981
• Detective Jackson, People Like Us, NBC, 1990
• Pilots
• Robert Benson, The Incredible Hulk, CBS, 1977
• Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster, NBC, 1985
• Dooey, Handsome Harry's, NBC, 1986
• Davey, Half `N' Half, ABC, 1988
• Oh Henry!, NBC, 1989
• Dedrick, Nick Knight (also known as Midnight Cop), CBS, 1989
• Howdy, Turner & Hooch, NBC, 1990
• 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
• 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.
• Specials
• Voice of Mac, Chocolate Fever, CBS, 1985
• Voice of Officer Murphy, C.L.U.T.Z., CBS, 1985
• Superfly: Ron O'Neal Story: The E! True Hollywood Story, E! Entertainment Television, 2000
• Television Work
• Series
• Additional voices, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (animated), ABC, 1988-1991
• Stage Appearances
• Masks in Black, Peter & Paul Cathedral Auditorium, Danbury, CT, c. 1967
• 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.
• Major Tours
• Appeared on national tour in King Heroin, which was also performedfor the White House staff.
• Radio Appearances
• Hosted Sunday Morning Serenade.
• RECORDINGS
• 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.
• WRITINGS
• Plays
• Wrote King Heroin, produced at Karamu Theatre, Cleveland, OH, 1971, then national tour.
• Other Writings
• Cowrote Drama as a Therapeutic Tool (textbook) and Your Mind Isa Computer.

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

• Al Fann Official Site, http://www.alfanntheatricalensemble.com/alfannactormenu.html, April 29, 2003