Frank T.J. Mackey

Frank T.J. Mackey is a fictional character appearing in the 1999 film Magnolia, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by Tom Cruise.
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== Biography ==
Frank T.J. Mackey is a dating guru who operates in the San Fernando Valley. He grew up as the son of a famous television producer who abandoned him and his mother when Frank was very young. Frank's mother passed away from cancer when he was only fourteen, and he has since been bitter towards his father. Despite this, his father recently contacted him to tell him that he is dying.
Frank's philosophy on relationships is that women are challenges to manhood and that dating is a game. He teaches men how to "tame" women and views women as leeches who want to drain the souls of their suitors. As part of his work, Frank dates many women and sees the importance of having female friends for setting "Jealousy Traps." Frank is known for wearing vests and doing backflips.
== Personality ==
He is described as having vulgar, lustful, arrogant, and greedy traits and openly acknowledges that he takes advantage of others. Despite his confident and charming personality, which allows him to deceive others into attending his seminars, he may not actually be as confident as he portrays himself to be.
==Appearances==
*Magnolia (1999)
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Category:Male characters
Category:Magnolia characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Tom Cruise