Francis Guinan facts for kids
Francis V. Guinan Jr. (born November 17, 1951) is an American actor. He has appeared in many films, TV shows, and plays. He is perhaps best known for his role as Edgar Teller. This was the dad in the TV series Eerie, Indiana.
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Meet Francis Guinan Jr.
Francis Guinan Jr. was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He has acted in many popular TV shows. These include Grey's Anatomy, CSI: Miami, and Law & Order. He also appeared in Star Trek: Enterprise and Star Trek: Voyager. You might also know him from That '70s Show or Frasier.
On Stage: The Steppenwolf Theatre
Since 1979, Francis Guinan Jr. has been part of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. This is a famous theater group. In 2007, he acted in a play called August: Osage County. This play was very popular on Broadway.
Movies and TV Shows
Francis Guinan Jr. has also been in several movies. He played Master Pakku in the 2010 film, The Last Airbender. He also appeared in Hannibal (2001) and Constantine (2005).
Selected Film Roles
Here are some of the movies Francis Guinan Jr. has been in:
- 1988: The Serpent and the Rainbow as American Doctor
- 1988: Miles from Home as Tommy Malin
- 1992: Shining Through as Andrew Berringer
- 1997: Speed 2: Cruise Control as Rupert
- 1999: Guinevere as Alan Sloane
- 2001: Hannibal as FBI Assistant Director Noonan
- 2005: Constantine as Father Garret
- 2010: The Last Airbender as Master Pakku
- 2010: All Good Things as Daniel Patrick Moynihan
- 2013: Killing Kennedy as Lyndon B. Johnson
- 2015: Henry Gamble's Birthday Party as Larry Montgomery
- 2017: Abundant Acreage Available as Tom
- 2019: Saint Frances as Dennis
- 2022: Relative as David Frank
- 2024: Ghostlight as Janitor Fran
Awards for His Work
Francis Guinan Jr. has won and been nominated for several awards for his acting.
Theatre Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Joseph Jefferson Awards | Actor in a Principal Role - Play | A Lesson from Aloes (Steppenwolf Theatre Company) | Nominated |
| 1988 | Little Egypt (Steppenwolf Theatre Company) | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | A Guide for the Perplexed (Victory Gardens Theater) | Won | ||
| 2011 | Rantoul and Die (American Blues Theater) | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | White Guy on the Bus (Northlight Theatre) | Nominated | ||
| The Night Alive (Steppenwolf Theatre Company) | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | Evening Standard Theatre Award | Best Actor | Downstate | Nominated |
Film Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Festival of Cinema NYC Jury Award | Best Ensemble Cast | Relative | Won |
| Midwest Film Festival | Best Actor | Relative | Won |
