Is this based on an actual actor??

Thanks much.

If the character of Frank Fane is based on Sinatra, it is extremely loosely indeed. While Fane has no discernible interest beyond himself, Sinatra, whatever his highly publicized faults, was active in the fights against racial segregation and political blacklisting. He also gave more money to charities of several kinds than people could keep track of, made more difficult because of his countless anonymous gifts to complete strangers he'd learned were in need. Sinatra was no saint, but on his worst days he was probably a better man than Fane at his best. And could he ever sing!

I have seen enough to know I have seen too much. -- ALOTO

According to the Trivia section, the author had Steve McQueen and Peter Falk in mind for the lead characters. It doesn't mean that's who they were based on but I think we can assume Frank Fine is a fictional version of a lot of people both in the entertainment industry and in other industries.

They come out of nowhere to find success then soon forget the people who took a chance on them and helped them get to where they were. They let their popularity get to their heads and behave atrociously towards everyone they meet. When the bubble bursts they are humbled. They'll do whatever it takes to hold on to what they're losing but if they get another break they go right back to being the same jerk they were before.

Sadly, this seems to happen to people who had things too easy early on. They never had to earn the things they have so they don't value it as much. Frank lashed out at the very people who helped him and wanted to retaliate for any hesitation they might have had. As in the case of Regan, Frank held it against him that he did not quickly embrace an unknown, unproven newcomer instead of appreciating the fact, as a businessman, Regan acted appropriately in assessing the risk but he did give him the break he needed.


Woman, man! That's the way it should be Tarzan. [Tarzan and his mate]