Frank Lapidus

Frank Lapidus

Played by Jeff Fahey

BEFORE THE CRASH:
- Originally supposed to be the pilot for Oceanic flight 815 but was replaced at the last minute
- Hired as the helicopter pilot for the freighter team
- Helped the Oceanic Six leave the island and find rescue
- Was the pilot for the Ajira flight 316 that returned to the island

Previous Quote

"I'm seein' it, but I'm still not believin' it." - Frank Lapidus

Next Quote
  • James Ford to Lapidus:

    "My plan, Chesty, is to land on Hydra island and get ourselves nice and cuddly with Widmore until we get a chance to jump on that sub. Then I put a gun in someone's face and make 'em take us home."

  • Ben Linus to Lapidus:

    "The island still got you in the end, didn't it?"

  • Ben Linus to Lapidus:

    "I remember that plane breaking in half like it was yesterday."

  • Ilana after knocking out Lapidus:

    "He's coming with us."

Character Bio

ON THE ISLAND: Frank helped successfully land Ajira flight 316 on the smaller Hydra island, saving most of the passengers' lives. He began organizing the survivors' camp afterwards but was caught up in the island's power struggle. Ilana's team realized he may be a "candidate," and he is now with them.

After Ilana was blown up, Frank helped in the takeover of Widmore's submarine. Frank was in the sub's bridge when the C-4 exploded, and was last seen trying to get out when a partially-sealed bulkhead blew off from the force of the rushing water and hit him in the head.

Actor Bio

From an early age, Jeff Fahey has been a seeker of knowledge and new experiences through his travels around the world. He proved his adaptability and determination to succeed when he began to study acting at the Gratowski experimental theatre and the Studio Arena in Buffalo, New York. While acting in experimental theatre, Fahey was also introduced to the world of dance, where he undertook the study of classical dance, modern dance and ballet with the likes of the Martha Graham School, The Alvin Alley School and the Joffrey Ballet. At the Joffrey, he was taken under the wing of legendary choreographer Agnes De Mille. The Joffrey Ballet led to stage roles, beginning with Broadway productions of Brigadoon, Oklahoma and West Side Story.

Upon returning to New York, Fahey starred as Gary Corelli in the popular daytime soap opera, One Life to Live. He received his feature film break when he was offered the role of Tyree in Lawrence Kasdan's Silverado, opposite Kevin Costner, Brian Dennehey, Kevin Klein and Danny Glover. His other credits include White Hunter Black Heart, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, The Lawnmower Man, opposite Pierce Brosnan, re-teaming with director Lawrence Kasdan and Kevin Costner for Wyatt Earp, which also starred Gene Hackman and Dennis Quaid, and Robert Rodriguez's Grindhouse and Planet Terror. Fahey also brought his passion for film to the other side of the camera as a producer on Close Call, Choosing Matthias, Extramarital, The Underground and The Sweeper.

He followed his many varied film roles with a hugely successful run on the stage in London in the production of Orphans, opposite Albert Finney and Kevin Anderson. On television he starred in the series The Marshal, produced by close friend and acting colleague Don Johnson. He also guest starred on such series as Nash Bridges, Arli$$, Crossing Jordan, Cold Case and CSI: Miami.

Fahey has been involved in world causes for a number of years with a focus on issues in conflict and post conflict regions. He commuted back and forth from Afghanistan to Hawaii last season while shooting Lost. Upon returning from multiple trips to the Western Sahara, he completed production on the film Machete, opposite Robert De Niro.

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Ben and the Others
67%
The Man in Black
20%
Charles Widmore
5%
Keamy and the freighter mercenaries
6%