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Frank Black
FBI Agent and Consultant
Full Name and Common Aliases
Frank Black is a fictional character played by actor Lance Henriksen in the TV series Millennium (1996-1999) and The X-Files (1993-2002). His full name is Francis Black, and he is commonly referred to as Frank.
Birth and Death Dates
Unfortunately, there is no record of Frank's birth or death dates. As a fictional character, his life events are not based on real people or experiences.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Frank Black is an American citizen and a former FBI Agent with expertise in profiling serial killers. He later becomes a consultant for the Millennium Group, a secret organization that investigates global threats to humanity.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in Chicago, Frank's family was marked by tragedy when his father, Bill Tenkhajohn, was accused of murdering a family member. Frank struggled with this event throughout his life, feeling guilty for not being able to protect his father or sister. He became an FBI Agent to make sense of the world and find meaning after these traumatic experiences.
Major Accomplishments
As a consultant for the Millennium Group, Frank uses his skills to investigate cases that involve supernatural or unexplained phenomena. Some notable accomplishments include:
Investigating the "Black Oil" phenomenon in The X-Files
Helping to uncover a conspiracy involving a serial killer who was being used as an unwitting pawn by a larger organization
Notable Works or Actions
Frank's work often takes him into dark and unsettling territory, but he remains committed to understanding and addressing the root causes of these events. Some notable works include:
Consulting on cases such as "The End" (Millennium) and "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" (The X-Files)
Collaborating with other characters, like Mulder in The X-Files
Impact and Legacy
Frank Black's work leaves a lasting impact on the people around him. His experiences shape his worldview and inform his investigations, allowing him to better understand the complexities of human nature. He also serves as a catalyst for others, inspiring them to confront their own demons.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Frank Black is widely quoted or remembered for several reasons:
His unflinching examination of humanity's darker aspects inspires reflection and introspection.
His ability to navigate the gray areas between good and evil resonates with audiences seeking answers about complex issues.
* The philosophical questions he raises, often in response to his own experiences, continue to captivate and provoke people long after the events have unfolded.
Throughout his journey, Frank Black grapples with moral ambiguity, grappling with the consequences of his actions and the implications of his discoveries. His character invites readers to confront their own capacity for understanding and empathy.
Quotes by Frank Black
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I couldn't have asked for a better setup, even if it is my former shadow looming once again over me. I was able to start working with a top-notch publicist. My name is fresh on every editor's brain just because of this Pixies thing.
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I can't tap into the naive, spastic playing that you do when you're young, although we occasionally still play too fast. But, overall, I'd say we're much more muscular and we can play a lot heavier and, for sure, lighter,
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I remember at the time telling my therapist that it felt really good to be down, to be in pain or whatever. Because it was like: 'Oh yeah, I am human.' Not that I was devoid of emotion before, but to go that far, that deep, it's like: 'Wow, this is what it's like to be human.' In some sick way it felt good.
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I'm just trying to record as much as I can, ... It's like a lifelong obsession with rock music that I've had since I was very young. I don't know what it is, but I like it and want to be around it and participate in it. It's the same today, a very youthful kind of feeling.
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It's just, you gotta pay your dues if you want to sing the blues. Not that I've never paid dues in my life, but I just paid a lot in the last couple of years. What can I say? It just gives your songs a whole lot more legitimacy. Or it causes you to write better songs or something, I don't know.
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They're not too big on Thanksgiving up there. Our English tour manager, not really being familiar with the feast, did a nice thing and booked a private room for us to be served an American Thanksgiving. But they were these French-sized courses. It wasn't a bucket of mashed potatoes, the giant bird and piles of food. Instead it was like, 'And now, we present.. the pumpkin soup! Voila!' It was us and our crew so it was a little stiff.
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They're pretty good actually, Hall & Oates. I gotta give them credit. They got a lot of toe-tappers.
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They're so good. There are times when they're playing when it's just: 'Oh my gosh, these guys are like the Rolling Stones or something.' It's pretty stunning.
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They may be afraid that if we make a mediocre record that it will still come out, because the money has been spent. That's fair enough.
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A lot of the gentle singing style of (jazzman) Chet Baker I noticed more than once showing up in my delivery,
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