Frank Dillane facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Frank Dillane
Dillane at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	Frank Stephenson Dillane (1991-04-21) 21 April 1991 (age 34) London, England
Alma mater	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (BA)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1997–present
Parent(s)	Stephen Dillane (father)

Frank Dillane is a British actor born on April 21, 1991. He is famous for playing Nick Clark in the TV show Fear the Walking Dead from 2015 to 2018. Many also know him as the teenage Tom Riddle in the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009). He also acted in In the Heart of the Sea (2015) and The Essex Serpent (2022).

About Frank Dillane's Early Life and Family

Frank Dillane was born in London, England. His father, Stephen Dillane, is also a well-known actor. Frank's mother, Naomi Wirthner, manages a theater company. He spent some of his childhood in Brixton before moving to Forest Row in East Sussex.

After finishing his school exams, Frank was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). This is a famous acting school. He graduated in 2013 with a degree in acting.

Frank Dillane's Acting Journey

Frank Dillane has acted in movies, on stage, and on television. He first appeared in a film called Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) when he was only six years old. He acted alongside his father in this movie.

Becoming Tom Riddle

Frank became widely known when he played Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009). Tom Riddle is the younger version of the evil wizard Lord Voldemort.

Working with His Father

In 2011, Frank played James Papadopoulos in the movie Papadopoulos & Sons. His father, Stephen Dillane, changed his own work schedule to play James's dad in the film. Stephen Dillane said it was special to work with his son after he had grown up.

Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, and Frank Dillane at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con. They were there to talk about Fear the Walking Dead.

Breakthrough Role in Fear the Walking Dead

In 2015, Frank Dillane got a main role as Nick Clark in the horror drama series Fear the Walking Dead. His character was a fan favorite. He played Nick Clark until the show's fourth season. In 2016, he was nominated for an award for his role in the show.

Other Notable Roles

Frank also played Henry Coffin in the adventure drama film In the Heart of the Sea (2015). This movie is about a real event where a whaling ship sank in 1820. This event also inspired the famous novel Moby-Dick.

He appeared in the Netflix series Sense8 as a character named Shugs. In 2019, he acted in How to Build a Girl. More recently, in 2024, Frank starred as Boisie Hannington in the TV drama Joan.

Frank Dillane's Film and TV Appearances

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Frank Dillane para niños