Frank Vlastnik (born May 30, 1969) is an American writer and actor known for his roles in several Broadway productions.
Early life and education Vlastnik was born in Peru, Illinois. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1987.
Career Stage work Vlastnik was 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. 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.
Television work He has guest-starred on episodes of the television series Law & Order, The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire, Person of Interest, and Elementary.
Writing Vlastnik is the co-author of the books Broadway Musicals and Sitcoms, both published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers.
In 2021, Vlastnik co-authored The Art of Bob Mackie, about the life and career of American fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2010Random Unrelated ProjectsVal / Ralph
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1990The ImageProduction AssistantTelevision film1993The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.Telegraph ClerkEpisode: "Pilot"1999Law & OrderDr. Phil SugarmanEpisode: "Disciple"2012Person of InterestHouse ManagerEpisode: "Til Death"2012Boardwalk EmpireEpisode: "Margate Sands"2013The Good WifeEgert HinesEpisode: "Boom De Yah Da"2014In Fear OfKendallEpisode: "Agoraphobia: Fear of Leaving the House"2015ElementaryHandwriting ExpertEpisode: "Absconded"2015HappyishAudience Member #1Episode: "Starring Christopher Hitchens, Philip Larkin and Josef Stalin"
References
External links
Broadways Musicals on Amazon