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David Froman Biography

Birth Name:David Wesley Froman

Birth Place:Miami, Oklahoma, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • From 1961 to 1969, he was a full-time theater and speech instructor at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
  • Made his screen acting debut in the film "Hanky Panky" in 1982
  • As a stage and TV actor, he was known for his booming voice
  • Best known for his role as Lt․ Bob Brooks in "Matlock" and as Gunther Wagner in "The Edge of Night․"
  • Worked part time at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College as a drama instructor from August 2007 until his death
  • Appeared on a "Soap Opera Showdown" episode of the game show "Family Feud" in 1982
  • On "The Edge of Night," he played a thug who was murdered and later came back to the series as his character's twin brother