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. "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