Frank Blocker
Birth Place: US
Latest News on Frank Blocker:
National Premiere of CROCODILE FEVER to Open at The Laboratory Theater of Florida in April (Mar 16, 2024)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, HOLLYWOOD ARMS, The Naples Players & More Lead! (Dec 18, 2023)
National Premiere of CROCODILE FEVER to Open at The Laboratory Theater of Florida in April (Mar 16, 2024)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, HOLLYWOOD ARMS, The Naples Players & More Lead! (Dec 18, 2023)
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Frank Blocker is an accomplished actor, writer, and director who has made a name for himself both on and off Broadway. Born in Georgia, Blocker began his career in the arts as a dancer, training at the Atlanta Ballet School before moving on to attend the North Carolina School of the Arts. After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue his dreams of becoming a performer.
Blocker's Broadway debut came in 1991, when he appeared in the original production of "The Merchant of Venice" alongside Dustin Hoffman. He went on to appear in several other Broadway productions, including "The Night of the Iguana," "The Best Man," and "The Rainmaker." In addition to his work on the stage, Blocker has also appeared in numerous film and television projects, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Boardwalk Empire," and "The Blacklist."
One of Blocker's most notable roles came in 2003, when he originated the role of the Narrator in the off-Broadway production of "Southern Gothic Novel." The play, which was written by Blocker himself, received critical acclaim and went on to be produced in theaters across the country. Blocker has since written and directed several other plays, including "Eula Mae's Beauty, Bait & Tackle," which premiered at the New York International Fringe Festival in 2005.
In addition to his work in theater and film, Blocker is also a talented musician. He has released several albums of original music, including "The Trouble with Dreams" and "The Cat That Can Be Alone." His music has been featured in several film and television projects, including the documentary "The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant."
Blocker's most recent work includes his role in the 2019 film "The Irishman," directed by Martin Scorsese. He also appeared in the off-Broadway production of "The Effect" in 2018. With a career spanning over three decades, Frank Blocker has established himself as a versatile and talented performer, writer, and director in the world of theater and beyond.
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Frank Blocker STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Larry Parrish
Make-up Man
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Frank Blocker Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Frank BlockerSouthern Gothic Novel
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Frank Blocker News
National Premiere of CROCODILE FEVER to Open at The Laboratory Theater of Florida in April
The national premiere of Crocodile Fever, Meghan Tyler's dark, bloody comedy about two sisters facing off against their tyrannical father, opens April 12th at The Laboratory Theater of Florida.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, HOLLYWOOD ARMS, The Naples Players & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; ROCK OF AGES, HOLLYWOOD ARMS, The Naples Players & More Lead!
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards December 5th Standings; ROCK OF AGES Leads Best Musical!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; BULLETPROOF BACKPACK Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: SOUTHERN GOTHIC NOVEL at Off Broadway Palm
What did our critic think of SOUTHERN GOTHIC NOVEL at Off Broadway Palm?
STAGE IT! 10-Minute Play Festival Runs Two Weekends At Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs
The Seventh Annual Stage It! Ten-Minute Play Festival will be held May 11-21, at the Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium & Film Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road. All tickets are $35.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
STAGED READING SERIES: INSPIRING SHORT PLAYS AND THEN SOME is Coming to Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs
Staged Reading Series: Inspiring Short Plays and Then Some, will entertain audiences with a half dozen short stories from a variety of award-winning and worthy playwrights on January 13, 7:30pm at the Moe Auditorium and Film Center.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; The Naples Players Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; at The Naples Players Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; The Naples Players Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Frank Blocker to Star in New York City Premiere of GOOD JEW at United Solo Festival
Direct from hurricane-ravaged Florida, Peculiar Works Project will present Frank Blocker as Holocaust survivor Henryk Altman in Good Jew, Official Selection of the 2022 United Solo Festival.
A LOVELY DAY TO KILL YOUR SPOUSE Premiers At Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs
It is A Lovely Day to Kill Your Spouse at Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs. Not a suggestion to married folk, but a world premiere comedy play from New Zealand playwright Lindsey Brown.
Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs' Staged Reading Series Conjures Ghosts, Monsters, Sci-Fi And Comedy
Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs continues to grow its reputation as a platform for new plays and playwrights with its next iteration of their Staged Reading Series.
FUNNY SHORTS LIVE! to Return Featuring Florida Playwrights At Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs
Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs will feature all Florida playwrights in the next iteration of the popular comedy event Funny Shorts LIVE! This one-night only performance takes plays September 9, 2022, 7:30pm at the Moe Auditorium and Film Center.
International Short Plays Will Premiere at the Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs
The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs highlights the next welcome edition of the Staged Readings series at 7:30pm on Friday, July 8, at the Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center.
2021 Stage It! Ten-Minute Play Festival Winners Announced
The Fifth Annual Stage It! Ten-Minute Play Festival will be held May 14-16, at the Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium & Film Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road. All tickets $25. There are twenty winning plays that will be published in Volume 5 of the Stage It! Ten-Minute Plays series.
Frank Blocker FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Frank Blocker been nominated for?
Frank Blocker has been nominated for the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Southern Gothic Novel.
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