Frank Bonner

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

16Total Films

6.2 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

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Frank Bonner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Frank Bonner's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Frank Bonner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Facts of Life Goes to Paris, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Frank Bonner Movies Ranked

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

★6.2

The Facts of Life Goes to Paris (1982) movie poster

★6.2

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

★6.0

★6.0

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

★5.6

★5.6

Hearts of the West: Lewis Tater writes Wild West dime novels and dreams of actually becoming a cowboy. When he goes west to find his dream h

Hearts of the West

1975•Comedy

★5.3

★5.3

The Colony: A man and his family move from a crime-ridden inner city suburb to a self-proclaimed violence-free haven overseen by a g

The Colony

1995•Thriller

★5.2

The Equinox ... A Journey into the Supernatural (1967) movie poster

★5.2

The Equinox ... A Journey into the Supernatural: Deep within the woods and canyons of California, four teenagers happen upon an ancient book containing the secrets of a

The Equinox ... A Journey into the Supernatural

1967•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frank Bonner.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2003	A Light in the Forest	Kimmel	Flop	Similar →
1998	Motel	Gressil	Flop	Similar →
1995	The Colony	Frank Williamson	Flop	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	Average	Similar →
1982	The Facts of Life Goes to Paris	Garth Kiley	Average	Similar →
1979	Sex and the Single Parent	Peter	Flop	Similar →
1978	Rainbow	-	Flop	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	Flop	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 "The Facts of Life Goes to Paris" with a rating of 6.2/10.

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 "No Man's Land", "Hearts of the West", and "The Colony".