Frank Conniff
Actor, producer, and screenwriter of MST3K
Born
August 30th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor, producer, and screenwriter, this individual gained recognition for contributions to the cult television series 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' as the character TV's Frank. Additionally, worked on various other projects including writing and producing for television. The career in entertainment began in the 1980s, leading to a continued presence in both performance and production roles over the years.
Portrayed TV's Frank in 'Mystery Science Theater 3000'
Wrote and produced for 'The Muppet Show'
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