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Barney Frank(1940-2026)

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Barney Frank
A portrait of recently retired Congressman Barney Frank, one of America's most well-known and least understood political figures.
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Barney Frank was born on 31 March 1940 in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Graves (2016), Out in the Line-up (2014) and Right of Passage. He was married to Jim Ready. He died on 19 May 2026 in Ogunquit, Maine, USA.
BornMarch 31, 1940
DiedMay 19, 2026(86)
BornMarch 31, 1940
DiedMay 19, 2026(86)
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Known for

Nick Nolte in Graves (2016)
Graves
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TV Series
  • Barney Frank
Out in the Line-up (2014)
Out in the Line-up
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  • Self - Barney Frank
  • 2014
Right of Passage
  • Self
    Allard K. Lowenstein in Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein (1983)
    Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein
    • Self - Democratic Representative, Massachusetts(as Rep. Barney Frank)
    • 1983

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Nick Nolte in Graves (2016)
      Graves
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Barney Frank
      • 2016–2017

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    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Congressman Barney Frank
    • Height
      • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
    • Born
      • March 31, 1940
      • Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
    • Died
      • May 19, 2026
      • Ogunquit, Maine, USA(congestive heart failure)
    • Spouse
      • Jim ReadyJuly 7, 2012 - May 19, 2026 (his death)
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Print Biographies
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 2 Interviews
      • 4 Articles

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Wed long-time partner Jim Ready, a carpenter and welder, on July 7, 2012. This was the first same-sex marriage of a U.S. Congressman.
    • Quotes
      [on being asked 'Any kids in your future?'] No. But now that you ask, it's none of your business.

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