Franklyn Seales

Franklyn Seales: Biography in Details

Who is Franklyn Seales?

Franklyn Seales was an American film, stage, and TV actor. Additionally, Franklyn Seales was also a painter.

Unfortunately, he is not in this world anymore. He died due to complications from AIDS on May 14, 1990, in Brooklyn, New York.

Presently, he is recognized as one of the most well-known figures in the acting industry that ever existed. Late actor, Franklyn is best known for playing Dexter Stuffins on the NBC sitcom “Silver Spoons”.

Franklyn Seales: Bio, Age, Parents, Ethnicity

Franklyn Seales was born in Calliaqua, St. Vincent, West Indies on July 15, 1952. He is a mix of English, Scottish, African, Portuguese, and Native Caribbean descent.

How old is Franklyn Seales?

Seales is 70 years old as of 2023.

His birth name is Franklyn Vincent Ellison Seales. He was born to parents, Francis Seales and Olive Seales.

His father was a merchant seaman and government employee. Around the age of 8, he along with his moved to New York City. He grew up further there.

Franklyn Seales: Education History

As per his education, it was all about learning to act. He attended Juilliard School, where he was offered a four-year scholarship.

Franklyn Seales: Professional Life and Career

Franklyn Seales’s acting career started when he joined Julliard School to learn acting. His roommate there was Robin Williams.

His debut performance was in the TV movie, “King Lear” in 1978. But he wasn’t recognized in the industry.

Afterward, he went on working hard and searching for major roles. Consequently, in 1978, he got his breakthrough role in PBS’ TV movie, “The Trial of the Moke”.

This boosted his career and landed him major roles. In 1979, he played the character of Jimmy Lee “Youngblood” Smith in an American crime drama film, “The Onion Field”.

Furthermore, from 1983 to 1987, he played Dexter Stuffins in an American sitcom, “Silver Spoons”. This made him a popular figure among TV viewers and the media.

Additionally, he starred in other TV series like, “Amen”, “Growing Pains”, “Wiseguy”, and so on.

Paco Bazos was his last portrayal of the character in a TV series which he played in “Wiseguy”. According to Dorsinville, he was also a painter. Afterward, in 1990, he died of AIDS complications at the age of 37.

Franklyn Seales: Salary and Net Worth

There is no information available to us regarding his salary and as of 2023, Franklyn Seales has an estimated net worth of $1-5 million.

Franklyn Seales: Rumors and Controversy

Franklyn Seales was part of the controversy back in the late 80s. It was when he stated that he wasn’t part of some roles because he wasn’t either black enough or looks too much Cuban or Hispanic.

The point he was making was the discrimination the looks in Hollywood.

Franklyn Seales: Body Measurement

Franklyn Seales has height and weight are unknown. His hair color is dark brown and his eye color is brown.

Is Franklyn Seales active on social media?

Franklyn Seales is not active on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram accounts.

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