Frank Pembleton

Frank Pembleton
Det. Francis Xavier "Frank" Pembleton
First appearanceJanuary 31, 1993
(1x01, "Gone for Goode")
Last appearanceMay 8, 1998
(6x23, Fallen Heroes (2)) (HLOTS)
February 13, 2000
Homicide: The Movie
Created byTom Fontana
Portrayed byAndre Braugher
In-universe information
GenderMale
TitleDetective
OccupationTeacher
Homicide Detective (formerly)
SpouseMary Whelan-Pembleton (m.1986)
ChildrenOlivia Pembleton
Frank Pembleton Jr.
NationalityAmerican

Francis Xavier "Frank" Pembleton is a fictional homicide detective on the television drama series Homicide: Life on the Street portrayed by Emmy Award–winning actor Andre Braugher.[1] He is a primary character of the show through the first six seasons. Although the show featured an ensemble cast, Pembleton would become the fan favorite and is often identified as the show's signature character. He is based on Baltimore Police Department Detective Harry Edgerton,[2] who, like Pembleton, was an eccentric New York–born African American detective in the BPD homicide unit featured in David Simon's book Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets. The character also appeared in the Law & Order episode "Charm City".

  1. ^ J Bobby. "The HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET Glossary".
  2. ^ "Detectives vs Characters". Archived from the original on 2014-12-30.