Frank Vlastnik
Frank Vlastnik (born May 30, 1969)[1] is an American author and actor known for his roles in several Broadway productions.
Early life and education
[edit]Vlastnik was born in Peru, Illinois. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1987.[2]
Career
[edit]Vlastnik is best known as an original cast member in the short-lived musicals Big, Sweet Smell of Success, and A Year with Frog and Toad on Broadway, and Off-Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's musical Saturday Night.[3] His big break came when he was cast as the original understudy for the leading role in Big. He later starred on and off-Broadway in A Year with Frog and Toad in which he played the 'Snail with the Mail', and was featured on the cast album. He also guest-starred on episodes of Law & Order, The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire, Person of Interest, and Elementary. He is the co-author of the books Broadway Musicals and Sitcoms, both published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers.[4][5]
In 2021, Vlastnik co-authored The Art of Bob Mackie, about the life and career of Bob Mackie.[6]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Random Unrelated Projects | Val / Ralph |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Image | Production Assistant | Television film |
| 1993 | The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | Telegraph Clerk | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1999 | Law & Order | Dr. Phil Sugarman | Episode: "Disciple" |
| 2012 | Person of Interest | House Manager | Episode: "Til Death" |
| 2012 | Boardwalk Empire | — | Episode: "Margate Sands" |
| 2013 | The Good Wife | Egert Hines | Episode: "Boom De Yah Da" |
| 2014 | In Fear Of | Kendall | Episode: "Agoraphobia: Fear of Leaving the House" |
| 2015 | Elementary | Handwriting Expert | Episode: "Absconded" |
| 2015 | Happyish | Audience Member #1 | Episode: "Starring Christopher Hitchens, Philip Larkin and Josef Stalin" |
References
[edit]- ^ "Peru native and Broadway actor will appear in livestream video to recognize local entertainers". www.newstrib.com. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ "Vlastnik '87 Co-Authors Book on Illustrious Fashion Designer Bob Mackie". www.iwu.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ Dietz, Dan (2017-04-06). The Complete Book of 2000s Broadway Musicals. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-7801-1.
- ^ Times, Charles McNulty, Los Angeles (24 December 2019). "Commentary: The movie is a wreck, the musical is a joke. Why, then, will we always have 'Cats'?". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Hughley, Marty; Oregonian, The (2012-10-26). "Broadway classic 'A Chorus Line' kicks into town again for one night at the Schnitzer". oregonlive. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ "Bob Mackie book looks back on sparkly costume career". AP NEWS. 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
External links
[edit]- Frank Vlastnik at the Internet Broadway Database
- Frank Vlastnik at IMDb
- Broadways Musicals on Amazon
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