Fabien Frankel

Fabien Frankel

Biography

Fabien Frankel is a British-French actor born on April 6, 1994, in London, England. His mother is a French-Moroccan casting director and his father is English. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and began his career in theater.

Frankel gained international recognition for his role as Ser Criston Cole in HBO's House of the Dragon (2022-present). His portrayal of the conflicted knight whose personal loyalties and resentments shape the political landscape of the Targaryen court has made him a central figure in the series.

Known For

Other Notable Roles

  • Sergeant Gilles Asselin in The Serpent (2021)
  • Leo in Last Christmas (2019)

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Fabien Frankel is best known for playing Ser Criston Cole in HBO's House of the Dragon.

He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.