Frank Silvera
Birth Place: Kingston, British West Indies, JAMAICA
Latest News on Frank Silvera:
New Play WHEN THE FENCE FALLS Receives Live Virtual World Premiere Reading (Feb 22, 2026)
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present QUEEN OPAL'S WALK FOR FREEDOM Virtual Reading (Nov 30, 2025)
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop and Atlanta Black Theatre Festival Launch Pilot Initiative to Elevate Playwrights (Sep 2, 2025)
New Play WHEN THE FENCE FALLS Receives Live Virtual World Premiere Reading (Feb 22, 2026)
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present QUEEN OPAL'S WALK FOR FREEDOM Virtual Reading (Nov 30, 2025)
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop and Atlanta Black Theatre Festival Launch Pilot Initiative to Elevate Playwrights (Sep 2, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima
[ 1952 ] Council Administrator Arturo dos Santos
[ 1952 ] Council Administrator Arturo dos Santos
The Fighter
[ 1952 ] Paulino
[ 1952 ] Paulino
The Cimarron Kid
[ 1952 ] Stacey Marshall
[ 1952 ] Stacey Marshall
Viva Zapata!
[ 1952 ] Victoriano Huerta
[ 1952 ] Victoriano Huerta
Fear and Desire
[ 1953 ] Mac
[ 1953 ] Mac
White Mane
[ 1953 ] Narrator- English
[ 1953 ] Narrator- English
Death Tide
[ 1955 ] Eric Paulsen
[ 1955 ] Eric Paulsen
Killer's Kiss
[ 1955 ] Vinnie Rapallo
[ 1955 ] Vinnie Rapallo
Crowded Paradise
[ 1956 ] Papa Diaz
[ 1956 ] Papa Diaz
Crime & Punishment, USA
[ 1959 ] Lt. Porter
[ 1959 ] Lt. Porter
The Mountain Road
[ 1960 ] Col. Kwan
[ 1960 ] Col. Kwan
Key Witness
[ 1960 ] Det. Rafael Torno
[ 1960 ] Det. Rafael Torno
Heller in Pink Tights
[ 1960 ] Santis
[ 1960 ] Santis
Mutiny on the Bounty
[ 1962 ] Minarii
[ 1962 ] Minarii
Toys in the Attic
[ 1963 ] Henry Simpson
[ 1963 ] Henry Simpson
Lonnie
[ 1963 ] Paco
[ 1963 ] Paco
The Appaloosa
[ 1966 ] Ramos -Pig Farmer
[ 1966 ] Ramos -Pig Farmer
Hombre
[ 1967 ] Mexican Bandit
[ 1967 ] Mexican Bandit
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
[ 1967 ] Nick Sorello
[ 1967 ] Nick Sorello
Uptight
[ 1968 ] Kyle
[ 1968 ] Kyle
The Stalking Moon
[ 1968 ] Major
[ 1968 ] Major
Che!
[ 1969 ] Goatherd
[ 1969 ] Goatherd
Guns of the Magnificent Seven
[ 1969 ] Lobero
[ 1969 ] Lobero
Valdez Is Coming
[ 1971 ] Diego
[ 1971 ] Diego
TV Shows
The High Chaparral
Don Sebastian Montoya
Don Sebastian Montoya
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Frank Silvera, The Lady of the Carnellias
Videos
News
New Play WHEN THE FENCE FALLS Receives Live Virtual World Premiere Reading
by Gillian Blum - Feb 22, 2026
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET, theatre audiences nationwide are invited to experience the live virtual world premiere reading of When the Fence Falls, a bold and provocative new play written by Erick Brooks and directed by André Minkins.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 22, 2026
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET, theatre audiences nationwide are invited to experience the live virtual world premiere reading of When the Fence Falls, a bold and provocative new play written by Erick Brooks and directed by André Minkins.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present QUEEN OPAL'S WALK FOR FREEDOM Virtual Reading
by Gillian Blum - Nov 30, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop announced a special virtual reading of Queen Opal's Walk for Freedom: The Musical on November 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. PST and 4 p.m. EST via Zoom.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 30, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop announced a special virtual reading of Queen Opal's Walk for Freedom: The Musical on November 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. PST and 4 p.m. EST via Zoom.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop and Atlanta Black Theatre Festival Launch Pilot Initiative to Elevate Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop and the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival announced 'A Partnership in Play,' a new initiative to develop playwrights.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop and the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival announced 'A Partnership in Play,' a new initiative to develop playwrights.
Patricia White, Longtime Champion of Black Theatre, Passes Away
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2025
Patricia White, the long-time company manager of Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) and a well-known figure in Black Theatre, died. She had been hospitalized briefly and released for physical therapy to a nursing home, where she passed.
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2025
Patricia White, the long-time company manager of Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) and a well-known figure in Black Theatre, died. She had been hospitalized briefly and released for physical therapy to a nursing home, where she passed.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 11, 2025
by - Jul 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Playwright Kristiana Rae Colón Will Lead Online Playwriting Workshop
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop, dedicated to developing Black and diverse voices in American theatre, has announced a new online playwriting cohort led by acclaimed playwright Kristiana Rae Colón.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop, dedicated to developing Black and diverse voices in American theatre, has announced a new online playwriting cohort led by acclaimed playwright Kristiana Rae Colón.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present SISTER SUFFRAGISTS & THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTER
by Emmy Rice - Jun 7, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW), in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre, has announced an upcoming play reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, directed by Byron Saunders.
by Emmy Rice - Jun 7, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW), in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre, has announced an upcoming play reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, directed by Byron Saunders.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop To Present SISTER SUFFRAGISTS AND THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTER
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW), in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre, has announced an upcoming play reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, directed by Byron Saunders.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW), in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre, has announced an upcoming play reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, directed by Byron Saunders.
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present BARS, OR HOW HIP HOP SAVED MY LIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop's 2024/25 season will continue with an exciting new play reading of BARS, OR HOW HIP HOP SAVED MY LIFE by Germaine Shames. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop's 2024/25 season will continue with an exciting new play reading of BARS, OR HOW HIP HOP SAVED MY LIFE by Germaine Shames. Learn how to attend.
3RD ANNUAL BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND PARENTING NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Streams New Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024
Blackboard Plays and the Parent Artist Advocacy League will partner to uplift the stories of Black families for the 3rd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024
Blackboard Plays and the Parent Artist Advocacy League will partner to uplift the stories of Black families for the 3rd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present Reading of THE (MiS)EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG CASSIE JONZE
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 24, 2024
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop will present a virtual play reading of 'The (Mis)Education of the Young Cassie Jonze,' a compelling new work by playwright Cris E. Bla today at 1pm.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 24, 2024
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop will present a virtual play reading of 'The (Mis)Education of the Young Cassie Jonze,' a compelling new work by playwright Cris E. Bla today at 1pm.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Continues 2024-25 Season With WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop continues its 2024-25 season with a reading of WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN by Emma Y. Lai, exploring identity and romance among Asian American friends.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop continues its 2024-25 season with a reading of WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN by Emma Y. Lai, exploring identity and romance among Asian American friends.
Photos: CONCH SHELL International Film Fest
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 11, 2024
The 3rd Annual Conch Shell International Film Festival made waves on October 10, 2024, at the Regal Midway in Forest Hills. See photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 11, 2024
The 3rd Annual Conch Shell International Film Festival made waves on October 10, 2024, at the Regal Midway in Forest Hills. See photos here!
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Opens 2024-25 New Play Reading Season with SCORPIO'S TAIL
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop announced the 2024/25 season with a new play reading of SCORPIO'S TAIL by Alan Kilpatrick, directed by Garland Thompson Jr., in partnership with the Billie Holiday Theatre.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop announced the 2024/25 season with a new play reading of SCORPIO'S TAIL by Alan Kilpatrick, directed by Garland Thompson Jr., in partnership with the Billie Holiday Theatre.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Closes Virtual Play Reading Series with IMPOSSIBLE THEORIES OF US
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop, in partnership with the Billie Holiday Theatre, will continue its Sunday Virtual Play Reading Series on Zoom with Impossible Theories of Us by John Mabey.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop, in partnership with the Billie Holiday Theatre, will continue its Sunday Virtual Play Reading Series on Zoom with Impossible Theories of Us by John Mabey.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop & Billie Holiday Theatre to Present IMPOSSIBLE THEORIES OF US
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop and Billie Holiday Theatre will present a virtual reading of IMPOSSIBLE THEORIES OF US on May 26, 2024.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024
The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop and Billie Holiday Theatre will present a virtual reading of IMPOSSIBLE THEORIES OF US on May 26, 2024.
Nilsa Reyna's THE BRIDE OF MOYAMOYA Set for Under Construction Slam Fest 4
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024
THE BRIDE OF MOYAMOYA is a semi-autobiographical journey of playwright Nilsa Reyna as she heals from left side brain bypass surgery. Learn more about the staged reading here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024
THE BRIDE OF MOYAMOYA is a semi-autobiographical journey of playwright Nilsa Reyna as she heals from left side brain bypass surgery. Learn more about the staged reading here!
Pushcart Players Perform 'Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor' This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024
Pushcart Players will present “Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor” on February 22 the The Levoy Theatre in Millville, NJ. Learn more about the performance and find out how to attend here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024
Pushcart Players will present “Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor” on February 22 the The Levoy Theatre in Millville, NJ. Learn more about the performance and find out how to attend here!
Pushcart Players to Present LIFT EVERY VOICE: A LETTER TO THE EDITOR at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024
Pushcart Players will present “Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor” on February 9 at Paper Mill Playhouse.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024
Pushcart Players will present “Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor” on February 9 at Paper Mill Playhouse.
David Davila's AZTEC PIRATES Comes To The Chain Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023
Lone Star Media has announced their first production, post-pandemic, as part of their new and refocused mission to support playwrights from across the Latiné diaspora: David Davila's Aztec Pirates and the Insignificance of Life on Mars.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023
Lone Star Media has announced their first production, post-pandemic, as part of their new and refocused mission to support playwrights from across the Latiné diaspora: David Davila's Aztec Pirates and the Insignificance of Life on Mars.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Frank Silvera been in?
Frank Silvera has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
How many West End shows has Frank Silvera been in?
Frank Silvera has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Frank Silvera been nominated for?
and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Lady of the Carnellias.
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