Morgan Freeman, director/actress Billie Allen and journalist Clayton Riley honored Frank by co-founding the Harlem-based Frank Silvera Writer's Workshop Foundation, Inc., in 1973 which sponsored up-and-coming playwrights.
Accidentally electrocuted in his kitchen on June 11, 1970 while trying to repair a garbage disposal.
Began his career on stage with Harlem's American Negro Theatre and with the Actor's Studio.
Born in Jamaica but raised in Boston.
Founder of "The Theatre of Being" which was dedicated to helping black actors get a foothold in show business.
Studied at Northwestern University in Illinois with the intention of becoming an attorney or teacher of law.
Was nominated for a 1963 Tony Award as Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role as M. Duval in "The Lady of the Camellias."