Frank Vlastnik (born May 30, 1969)[1] is an American writer and actor known for his roles in several Broadway productions.

Early life and education

Vlastnik was born in Peru, Illinois. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1987.[2]

Career

Stage work

Vlastnik was an original cast member in the short-lived musicals Big, Sweet Smell of Success, and A Year with Frog and Toad on Broadway, and Off-Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's musical Saturday Night.[3] His big break came when he was cast as the original understudy for the leading role in Big. He later starred on and off-Broadway in A Year with Frog and Toad in which he played the 'Snail with the Mail', and was featured on the cast album.

Television work

He has guest-starred on episodes of the television series Law & Order, The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire, Person of Interest, and Elementary.

Writing

Vlastnik is the co-author of the books Broadway Musicals and Sitcoms, both published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers.[4][5]

In 2021, Vlastnik co-authored The Art of Bob Mackie, about the life and career of American fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Random Unrelated Projects Val / Ralph

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1990 The Image Production Assistant Television film
1993 The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Telegraph Clerk Episode: "Pilot"
1999 Law & Order Dr. Phil Sugarman Episode: "Disciple"
2012 Person of Interest House Manager Episode: "Til Death"
2012 Boardwalk Empire Episode: "Margate Sands"
2013 The Good Wife Egert Hines Episode: "Boom De Yah Da"
2014 In Fear Of Kendall Episode: "Agoraphobia: Fear of Leaving the House"
2015 Elementary Handwriting Expert Episode: "Absconded"
2015 Happyish Audience Member #1 Episode: "Starring Christopher Hitchens, Philip Larkin and Josef Stalin"

References

  1. ^ [dead link]"Peru native and Broadway actor will appear in livestream video to recognize local entertainers". www.newstrib.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Vlastnik '87 Co-Authors Book on Illustrious Fashion Designer Bob Mackie". Illinois Wesleyan University. Archived from the original on July 4, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  3. ^ Dietz, Dan (April 6, 2017). The Complete Book of 2000s Broadway Musicals. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-7801-1.
  4. ^ McNulty, Charles; Los Angeles Times (December 24, 2019). "Commentary: The movie is a wreck, the musical is a joke. Why, then, will we always have 'Cats'?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 26, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Hughley, Marty (October 26, 2012). "Broadway classic 'A Chorus Line' kicks into town again for one night at the Schnitzer". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Bob Mackie book looks back on sparkly costume career". AP News. November 15, 2021. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
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