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Frank Vlastnik

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

Early life and education

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

Career

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Vlastnik is best known as 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. He also guest-starred on episodes of Law & Order, The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire, Person of Interest, and Elementary. He 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 Bob Mackie.[6]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Random Unrelated Projects Val / Ralph

Television

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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

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  1. ^ "Peru native and Broadway actor will appear in livestream video to recognize local entertainers". www.newstrib.com. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
  2. ^ "Vlastnik '87 Co-Authors Book on Illustrious Fashion Designer Bob Mackie". www.iwu.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  3. ^ Dietz, Dan (2017-04-06). The Complete Book of 2000s Broadway Musicals. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-7801-1.
  4. ^ Times, Charles McNulty, Los Angeles (24 December 2019). "Commentary: The movie is a wreck, the musical is a joke. Why, then, will we always have 'Cats'?". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-07-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Hughley, Marty; Oregonian, The (2012-10-26). "Broadway classic 'A Chorus Line' kicks into town again for one night at the Schnitzer". oregonlive. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
  6. ^ "Bob Mackie book looks back on sparkly costume career". AP NEWS. 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
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