Frank Burdette Doubleday (January 28, 1945 – March 3, 2018) was an American actor and theatre director, best known for his villainous roles in film and television.
Early life Doubleday was born in Norwich, Connecticut and moved to Los Angeles with his family as a child. He graduated from Los Angeles Pierce College.
Career Doubleday began his acting career in theatre before appearing in industrial films. He made his feature film debut in The First Nudie Musical (1976). That same year, he gained wide recognition for his role as the White Warlord in John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 (1976). He worked with Carpenter again in Escape from New York (1981) as the supporting villain Romero. In the special edition Escape from New York DVD commentary, Kurt Russell credits Doubleday's performance as setting the tone of the movie.
Doubleday's other film credits include roles in Alex & the Gypsy (1976), The Big Fix (1978), Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979), Avenging Angel (1985), Nomads (1986), Broadcast News (1987), L.A. Bounty (1989), and Dollman (1991). He also acted and directed theater productions.
Personal life Doubleday was married to actress Christina Hart for over 40 years. For many years, the two taught acting at the Hollywood Court Theater. The couple had two daughters, actresses Kaitlin and Portia Doubleday.
Death Doubleday died of complications from esophageal cancer at age 73 at his Los Angeles home on March 3, 2018.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1976 The First Nudie Musical Arvin Alex & the Gypsy Prisoner Assault on Precinct 13 White Warlord 1977 Abar, the First Black Superman Tough 1978 The Big Fix Jonah's Partner 1979 Butch and Sundance: The Early Days Outlaw 1981 Escape from New York Romero 1985 Avenging Angel Miles Gerrard Space Rage Brain Surgeon 1986 Nomads Razor 1987 Broadcast News Mercenary 1989 L.A. Bounty Rand 1991 Dollman Cloy Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space Malvolio
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