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Erik Frandsen is an American actor and singer-songwriter known for work in film and music. Frandsen is associated with the Greenwich Village folk scene, where they performed alongside figures such as Dave Van Ronk. Their collaboration extended to the Coen Brothers’ film Inside Llewyn Davis, which drew from Van Ronk’s life and work.
In cinema, Frandsen has appeared in supporting roles, including the 2017 film John Wick: Chapter 2, where they portrayed a numismatist. The character’s brief but distinct presence added a specific professional detail to the film’s underworld setting. Frandsen’s background in music and their connections to the folk revival scene have occasionally intersected with their film work, reflecting a career that bridges multiple creative fields.
