Frank Bonner - Actor Profile

Frank Bonner

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
16Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 28, 1942
Birth Place: Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.

About Frank Bonner

Frank Bonner (born Frank Woodrow Boers Jr.; February 28, 1942 – June 16, 2021) was an American actor and television director widely known for his role as sales manager Herb Tarlek on the television sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. From Wikipedia

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Frank Bonner Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Frank Bonner reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Frank Bonner's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Frank Bonner's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rainbow, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Frank Bonner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frank Bonner's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Rainbow (1978) movie poster
★10.0

Rainbow: The early life and struggles of Judy Garland (portrayed by Andrea McArdle), and of the film star's trials as a youngster

Rainbow

1978•Drama
★10.0
Sex and the Single Parent (1979) movie poster
★10.0

Sex and the Single Parent: Two attractive divorcees find that their newly realized independence continues to be guided by their respective parental

Sex and the Single Parent

1979•Comedy
★9.0
A Light in the Forest (2003) movie poster
★9.0

A Light in the Forest: Britta, the new girl in school Highland, has reason to be jubilant this Christmas: Her sadness has served to invoke Holl

A Light in the Forest

2003•Family
★6.5
No Man's Land (1984) movie poster
★6.5

No Man's Land: Sheriff Stella Stevens uses her wiles and the help of her three resourceful daughters -- one by each of her previous hus

No Man's Land

1984•TV Movie
★6.4
The Facts of Life Goes to Paris (1982) movie poster
★6.4

The Facts of Life Goes to Paris: Mrs. Garrett and the girls travel to Paris, France. Mrs. Garrett takes a cooking class taught by a famous chef as the gi

The Facts of Life Goes to Paris

1982•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Frank Bonner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 A Light in the Forest Kimmel Super Hit Similar →
1998 Motel Gressil Flop Similar →
1995 The Colony Frank Williamson Average Similar →
1991 Going Under Soviet General Flop Similar →
1988 You Can't Hurry Love Chuck Hayes Flop Similar →
1986 The Longshot Realtor Flop Similar →
1984 No Man's Land Deputy Thad Prouty Hit Similar →
1982 The Facts of Life Goes to Paris Garth Kiley Average Similar →
1979 Sex and the Single Parent Peter Super Hit Similar →
1978 Rainbow - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Hearts of the West Assistant Director at Musical Scene (uncredited) Average Similar →
1975 Las Vegas Lady Claude Flop Similar →
1974 Fer-de-Lance Compton Flop Similar →
1972 The Hoax Clete Dempsey Average Similar →
1970 Equinox Jim Hudson Flop Similar →
1967 The Equinox ... A Journey into the Supernatural Jim Hudson Flop Similar →

Frank Bonner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frank Bonner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Bonner is "Rainbow" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Frank Bonner acted in?

Frank Bonner has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frank Bonner?

Other notable films include "Sex and the Single Parent", "A Light in the Forest", and "No Man's Land".

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