Frank

**Frank** is a fictional character in the ABC daytime drama *General Hospital*.

He has been portrayed by Frank Lyon on recurring since 2014 and was previously referred to as Philly until 2021.

## Storylines

Frank is one of Sonny’s guards who is often seen standing outside the Greystone Manor front door.

On July 27, 2015, Sonny asks Philly what is happening and why Philly called him. Philly informs him that the guards caught an intruder. Sonny asks what the person did. Philly says he was sneaking around a shipment. The guards think he was behind the Jefferson Street warehouse hijacking. Sonny asks who it was. Luke is brought in by Philly.

Sonny tells Philly to let Luke go. Philly counters that Luke was armed. Sonny insists that Philly let go of Luke as he isn’t concerned Luke will hurt him. Luke understands why the guards are so concerned since Luke caused a lot of damage when he was running Jerome’s operation. Sonny says that isn’t Luke anymore and he thanks Philly for letting Luke go.

On May 4, 2021, Jason is brought into a safehouse by Britt and Brick after he is shot in the back. Frank opens the safehouse door for them. When Carly arrives, she tells Frank to get as much O Negative blood as possible.

When Carly goes to the Five Families meeting in Jason’s place, Frank is by her side.

On May 24, Carly has Frank stand guard in front of Gladys’ room at the Metro Court. Peter knocks out Frank and abducts Gladys for Cyrus.

On May 26, Trent assembles a team with Frank and another guard to rescue Gladys. Cyrus’ henchmen are killed in the gunfight.

On May 27, Carly meets on Pier 55 with Frank and another guard to exchange Spinelli who is being held hostage by Cyrus.

On September 30, Sonny shows up at Wyndemere with Frank and another bodyguard to keep Nikolas from leaving the country.

On November 5, Frank comes with Sonny to the hospital to talk to Joey Novak who was just severely beaten up. Joey's henchman Nicky greets Sonny when Frank open the hospital room. Nicky tells Sonny that Joey just woke up. Joey doesn’t say anything and Nicky explains that Joey is still groggy. Sonny tells Nicky to take a hike and Nicky apologizes to Joey and leaves. Sonny instructs Frank to close the blinds as Nicky watches through them. Sonny tells Joey that he threatened Sonny's wife and there’s no coming back from that. Sonny tells Frank to wait outside and Frank leaves the room.

On January 21, 2022, Frank got involved in a fight at Charlie's Pub with Sonny and Scott Baldwin against Victor Cassadine and his henchman Johann. Frank is knocked back by someone during the fight.

On March 29, Frank kidnaps Esme Prince and delivers her to Sonny at his office in Pozzulo's.

On April 20, Sonny hears that the two gunmen who attempted to rob Charlie's Pub made bail. Sonny later meets with Frank who shows Sonny that one of the robbers, Eric, is in the trunk with tape on his mouth. Sonny tells Eric he will soon join his friend and then Sonny laughs as the trunk is closed.

On April 27, Eric is dropped off at GH badly beaten. He is also suffering memory loss and doesn’t remember how he got to the hospital. The other robber is still missing.

On May 2 at The Savoy, Frank tells Sonny it is almost time. Sonny says that Frank knows what to do when he gets there. Frank says he does. Later Li walks into The Savoy and Sonny motions at Frank. He goes with Li into the backroom where Selina Wu is having a poker game.

## Crimes Committed

* Assaulted Nikolas along with another bodyguard under Sonny's orders [Oct 1, 2021]
* Involved in a fight at Charlie's Pub [Jan 21, 2022]
* Kidnapped Esme Prince under Sonny's orders [Mar 29, 2022]
* Involved in the kidnapping of Eric under Sonny's order [Apr 20, 2022]

## Health and Vitals

* Knocked out by Peter August [May 24, 2021, revealed May 25, 2021]
* In a gunfight with Cyrus’ men [May 26, 2021]
* Assaulted by Nikolas in self-defense [Oct 1, 2021]
* Hit by someone during a fight at Charlie's Pub [Jan 21, 2022]