Frank Sutton, an actor beloved by many for his roles in several films and a career that lasted just a few decades, was loved by all. His son who looked a lot like him has preserved his legacy.
One of Hollywood’s greatest talents in the 19th Century was Frank Sutton, an actor best known for playing Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter in the series “Gomer Pyle.”
The series has remained a classic in history, and so has Sutton’s legacy, which is being kept alive by his look-alike son. Here are more details of the late actor’s career and his son.
A picture of the late actor, Frank Suttonon “Gomer Pyle”
FRANK SUTTON WAS WHO?
Frank Sutton, like many movie stars, was inspired to become an actor when he was just nine years old. Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, and raised there, Sutton became a regular drama club member.
The actor recalled his first performance on stage. He said that it didn’t go as planned and had to leave the stage. He decided that he wanted to walk the same path.
Sutton was a high school graduate who worked as a radio announcer. But, during World War II he enlisted with the Marine Corps. Sutton was denied entry after doctors discovered that he was disabled.
Frank Sutton is the Sgt. Vince Carter, Jim Nabors, and Pvt. Gomer Pyle in the CBS television series “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” on July 16, 1968.
Sutton was unable to find fulfillment after the war. He felt the need to be back on stage and he joined Columbia University’s drama department in New York City.
SUTTON’S COURSE
Sutton finally got his first part. In 1950, he played a supporting role in the series. “Tom Corbett, Space Cadet.”This role gave him the confidence to secure more acting roles.
Sutton was cast in many movies during the 50s including “The Edge of Night,” “The Secret Storm,” “The Untouchables, “He gained more recognition as an actor.
Frank Sutton appears on the ABC TV movie”Ernie, Madge, and Artie.”
His big break came In the 1964 classic “Gomer Pyle.” In playing Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter, Sutton got the chance to be a Marine Corps member, howbeit on screen.
Sutton was also promoted to an “honorary sergeant” For his voluntary entertainment at camps and hospitals as well as Marine bases, he is in the Marine Corps.
Sutton’s wartime experience and upbringing were a perfect fit for the role. His role is still revered today, even though it has been more than five decades since the first series aired.
Frank Sutton appears on the ABC TV movie photo by Getty Images” Ernie, Madge and Artie.”
Sutton’s Sergeant Carter is a Korean War vet who was easily angry and a difficult-to-please drill instructor. This character is well-known for his large, flaring nostrils, short, spikey haircut, and constant plotting to transfer Gomer Pyle out of the Marines.
His involvement in “Gomer Pyle, “Sutton continued to appear in supporting roles in films such as “Four Boys and a Gun” “The Satan Bug.”After that, he began to take up stage roles and appeared as an actor in plays such as “The Odd Couple,” “Anything Goes,” “No Hard Feelings.”
Sutton’s last TV appearance came in 1970 American anthology comedy series. “Love American Style,” played various roles during five episodes of the series.
SIR DEATH
On June 28, 1974, Sutton had a heart attack while practicing for a comedy play called “Luv.”He was buried in Clarksville shortly after his death.
Police discovered that the actor was not a police officer. suffered the attack while in his dressing room just before going on stage at the Beverly Barn Dinner Playhouse. The crowd was shocked to hear the news.
Frank Sutton (as Sergeant Vince Carter), and Jim Nabors (“Private Gomer Pyle”) on “Gomer Pyle,”June 14, 1965
LOVE AND FAMILY
In 1946, Sutton married Toby M Igler, a soap opera writer. They had two children together, Joe and Amanda. Joe, Joe’s actor-look-alike son is continuing the family legacy by becoming a playwright.
MEET JOE
Like his famous dad, Joe Joe has always loved creativity. Joe grew up with his father, a famous author. Joe dreamed of creating stories like his dad.
Joe, who was born and raised in New York, realized that his father had passed the torch to him when he was just 20 years old.
JOE’S CAREER
Joe followed in his father’s footsteps and returned to New York in 1987. The New York Theatre Workshop produced his breakthrough play. “As It Is In Heaven.” The play was a satire about evangelical Christians trooping into the Republican Party.
This was all Sutton needed in order to become a provocative, young voice in the industry. Joe was ready for his second play. “Voir Dire, “About criminal justice and race
It was premiered at Seattle Rep. The play was nominated by the American Theatre Critics Association for the Pulitzer Prize and the Best Play Award.
Cloris Leachman, Jerry Paris, and Frank Sutton appear on the ABC tv movie photo by Getty Images” Ernie, Madge and Artie.”
Joe’s works cover a variety of subjects over the years: waterboarding and Hurricane Katrina; real estate speculation; fraudulent science; and life after communism.
His works were performed in theatres such as the Royal Shakespeare Company. “Trinity Rep, “The “Old Globe,” “Arena Stage,” “Primary Stages, “And the “Cleveland Playhouse.”His works are also displayed in theatres throughout Turkey, France, Germany.
Joe’s most recent play “Twirl, “From the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild, received the 2021, Julie Harris, Best New Play Award. Joe is an actor and teaches playwriting at Dartmouth College.
Joe does not appear onscreen like his father, but Joe’s success in Hollywood has helped to keep his name on everyone’s lips.