Fabien Frankel facts for kids
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Fabien Frankel
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Fabien Joseph Frankel
6 April 1994 London, England
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| Education | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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Fabien Joseph Frankel, born on April 6, 1994, is an actor from England. He is famous for playing Ser Criston Cole in the HBO fantasy show House of the Dragon. This show started in 2022 and is still ongoing.
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Early Life and Learning
Fabien Frankel was born in Chelsea, London. His father was an English actor named Mark Frankel, and his mother, Caroline Besson, worked in advertising. Fabien's father passed away in a car accident when Fabien was only two years old. His mother raised him and his younger brother, Max, in London. They spoke French at home. Their mother helped them discover movies by taking them to the cinema every week.
Fabien studied acting at two well-known schools. He first took a one-year course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). After that, he went to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He graduated from LAMDA in 2017 with a degree in Professional Acting.
Acting Career Highlights
Fabien Frankel started his acting journey on stage in 2017. His first play was The Knowledge, performed at the Charing Cross Theatre in London.
First Roles in Film and TV
In 2019, Fabien made his first appearance on screen. He was in the romantic comedy movie Last Christmas. That same year, he was chosen for a main role in a TV show pilot. He played Theo Sipowicz in a possible spin-off series of NYPD Blue for the ABC network.
Breakthrough Roles
In 2021, Fabien played Dominique Renelleau in The Serpent. This was a true crime drama shown on BBC One and Netflix. Variety magazine recognized him as a "Brit to Watch" in 2021.
Since 2022, Fabien has been playing Ser Criston Cole. This character is a knight from the Dornish Marches in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon. This show is a prequel to Game of Thrones. It is based on George R. R. Martin's book Fire and Blood. Fabien also starred in an independent romance film called Venice at Dawn. He acted alongside Greta Bellamacina in that movie.
Film and Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Last Christmas | Fabien | |
| NYPD Blue | Theo Sipowicz | Pilot episode | |
| 2021 | The Serpent | Dominique Renelleau | Appeared in 4 episodes |
| An Uncandid Portrait | Gaspar Chevrolet | Episode: "Gone Today. Here Tomorrow." | |
| 2022–present | House of the Dragon | Criston Cole | Main character |
| 2022 | Venice at Dawn | Dixon | |
| 2025 | Task | Anthony Grasso | Upcoming miniseries |
Stage Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | The Knowledge | Chris | Performed at Charing Cross Theatre, London |
See also
In Spanish: Fabien Frankel para niños
