Full Name: Frank Marion Burns
Rank: Major
Nickname: Ferret Face, supposedly he got this nickname because the actor who played him (Larry Linville) mentioned that he used to be called "Ferret Face" and they decided they should use that nickname on the show
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Parents: unknown
Siblings: brother possibly
Spouse: Louise
Children: three daughters
Hair Color: dark brown
Eye Color: blue
Height: about 5'11"
Actor who portrayed him: Larry Linville (sadly he died on April 10th, 2000)
Profession: Surgeon/Doctor (he was commanding officer for a short while until Col. Potter came)
Biography: Frank was an annoying and self-centered character. He was the butt of most of the characters jokes and almost everyone hated him. He was in love with Margaret and he went crazy when she got married (he got promoted though). He never liked his wife and was a complete army nut. He went AWOL after Margaret got married. Frank was around for the first five seasons. |