A stage and screen actor of extreme versatility, Frank Langella won acclaim on the New York stage in "Seascape" and followed it up with the title role in the Edward Gorey production of "Dracula." He repeated the role for the screen in Dracula and became an international star. Over the years he has done occasional films but prefers to concentrate n his first love, the legitimate theatre. His stage performance ranged from Strindberg drama ("The Father") to Noel Coward comedy ("Present Laughter"). He also appeared in several productions for the New York Shakespeare festival.


Lived with actress/comedian Whoopi Goldberg (separated in March 2001). He won a supporting Tony in 1975 for "Seascape". Was one of the last actors cast for Masters of the Universe (1987). Along with Christopher Lee and Richard Roxburgh, one of the few actors to play both Dracula and Sherlock Holmes. Studied acting at Syracuse University with Larry Hankin and Carl Gottlieb Shares two roles with Lane Smith: President Richard Nixon and Daily Planet Editor Perry White. Frank is a Brother of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity and belonged to the Phi Epsilon chapter at Syracuse University. His date for the Oscars 2009 was his daughter Sarah.