Fabien Frankel Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Movies, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Girlfriend, TV Shows

Biography

Fabien Joseph Frankel (born April 6, 1994) is a talented British actor of English, French, and Iraqi Jewish descent.

He is best known for his role as Ser Criston Cole in HBO’s House of the Dragon (2022–present).

Born in London to the late actor Mark Frankel and French advertising executive Caroline Besson, Frankel lost his father in a car accident at age two.

He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (foundation course, 2013–2014) and graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2017 with a BA in Professional Acting.

Bilingual in English and French, he began his career onstage in The Knowledge (2017) before screen debuts in Last Christmas (2019) and The Serpent (2021). Named a 2021 “Brit to Watch” by Variety, Frankel has also appeared in NYPD Blue (2019) and Venice at Dawn.

English actor
Fabien Frankel
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Fabien Joseph Frankel
Stage Name:	Fabien Frankel
Born:	6 April 1994 (age 31 years old)
Place of Birth:	Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British, English
Education:	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Mark Frankel, Caroline Besson
Siblings:	Max Frankel
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Eiza González (2024)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actor • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$1 million-$3 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Fabien Joseph Frankel was born on April 6, 1994, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in Chelsea, London, England.

He was raised in London by his mother after his father passed away in a road accident when Fabien was two years old.

The family spoke French at home during his upbringing. Frankel is of mixed ethnicity, with Jewish heritage on his paternal side.

His paternal grandmother came from a Jewish family with roots in Iraq and India, while his paternal grandfather’s family were Jewish emigrants from Russia and Poland who settled in London’s East End.

His mother has an Italian-French background. He is a Christian. His father, Mark Frankel, was an English actor known for roles in television and film. His mother, Caroline Besson, is an Italian-French advertising executive.

Frankel has at least one sibling: a younger brother named Max Frankel, who was born after their father’s death.

Frankel completed a year-long foundation course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) from 2013 to 2014.

He then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2017.

Career

Fabien Frankel launched his acting career on stage, making his debut in the 2017 production of The Knowledge at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.

His transition to the screen came two years later with appearances in the romantic comedy Last Christmas (2019) and the television film NYPD Blue (2019).

In 2021, he gained wider recognition through his performance as Dominique Renelleau in the BBC/Netflix drama The Serpent, a role that highlighted his talent for portraying layered, complex characters.

That same year, Variety named him one of its “10 Brits to Watch,” cementing his reputation as an emerging star.

Frankel’s true breakout arrived in 2022 when he stepped into the role of Ser Criston Cole in HBO’s House of the Dragon, the highly anticipated prequel to Game of Thrones.

His compelling portrayal of the conflicted knight quickly made him a standout, earning critical praise and international attention. He also appeared in the feature film Venice at Dawn that same year, further demonstrating his range.

With formal training from both RADA and LAMDA, as well as bilingual fluency, Frankel continues to expand his career with ongoing work on House of the Dragon and other projects, positioning himself as one of the most versatile rising actors of his generation.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Fabien Frankel
• IMDb: Fabien Frankel
• Facebook: Fabien Frankel
• Instagram: Fabien Frankel (@fabienfrankel)
• Twitter: Fabien Frankel Daily (@FrankelDaily) / X

Personal Life

Fabien Frankel was born on April 6, 1994, making him 31 years old.

Frankel is not married and has no known wives or prior marriages. He appears to keep his personal life private, with no public records of any marital history.

Frankel does not have any children. Frankel stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall.

Frankel is currently single and has maintained a low profile regarding his romantic life.

He has been rumoured to have briefly hooked up with Mexican actress Eiza González in 2024, though this has not been confirmed by either party. No other significant relationships have been publicly linked to him.

Net Worth

Fabien Frankel‘s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million to $3 million.

This figure primarily stems from his acting roles, including his breakout performance as Ser Criston Cole in HBO’s House of the Dragon (2022–present), as well as earlier projects like The Serpent (2021) and Last Christmas (2019).

Additional income comes from modelling gigs and brand endorsements, though exact earnings remain undisclosed.

Estimates vary across sources, with lower figures ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, reflecting his rising status in the industry.

Filmography

Movies

• Last Christmas (2019) – Role: Andy
• Venice at Dawn (2022) – Role: Luther

TV Shows

• NYPD Blue (2019, TV Movie) – Role: Unspecified
• The Serpent (2021, BBC/Netflix Series) – Role: Dominique Renelleau
• House of the Dragon (2022–present, HBO Series) – Role: Ser Criston Cole

Theater

• The Knowledge (2017, Charing Cross Theatre, London) – Role: Unspecified