
American security consultant, former confidence trickster, check forger, impostor, and escape artist
1948 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American security consultant, former confidence trickster, check forger, impostor, and escape artist
Born
April 27, 1948
Age
~78 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
businessperson, entrepreneur, film actor
1948
Born in Bronxville (1948-04-27)
2023
AwardFBI Honorary Medals
Present
Age ~78
About
Frank William Abagnale Jr. is an American-French security consultant, author, and convicted felon who committed frauds that mainly targeted individuals and small businesses. He later gained notoriety in the late 1970s by claiming a diverse range of workplace frauds, many of which have since been placed in doubt. In 1980, Abagnale co-wrote his autobiography, Catch Me If You Can, which built a narrative around these claimed frauds. The book inspired the film of the same name directed by Steven Spielberg in 2002, in which Abagnale was portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio. He has also written four other books. Abagnale runs Abagnale and Associates, a consulting firm.
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Frank William Abagnale Jr. is an American-French security consultant, author, and convicted felon who committed frauds that mainly targeted individuals and small businesses. He later gained notoriety in the late 1970s by claiming a diverse range of workplace frauds, many of which have since been pla
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
Frank Abagnale, Jr. was born on April 27, 1948.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — April 27, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
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Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
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