The Man – Frank Bruno
Frank is the father of 4 children – Rachel, Nicola, Franklyn and Freya.
In 2018 Frank was blessed to become a Grandad with Amaya born to Rachel, and Olivia born to Nicola
He was awarded an MBE in 1990.
He is physically fit and stays active. Frank goes to the gym daily, and boxing is still part of his training routine. He has run the London marathon and 2 others, and has run quite a few half marathons to support various charities, the most recent being the Newcastle half marathon in September 2015.
He is an accomplished actor performing alongside Michael Barrymore (with record box office sales), he played Robin Hood in Bristol and Bradford alongside British comedians Little & Large, as well as Ringmaster in Goldilocks and the 3 Bears in Birmingham. Frank has appeared in numerous TV programmes including Comic Relief, playing Juliet to Lenny Henry’s Romeo, The Sooty show 2011, 2012, 2014, and Harry Hill’s TV Burp twice. He has been featured in many TV adverts – 2 for HP sauce – 1990s, Kleenex – 1989, and Now Compare.com – 2015. Ladbrokes (2 occasions) in 2018, Patlock security 2018
He has a real love of music. Some of his favourites include Gregory Isaac, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Sting, Shabba Ranks, Beenie Man, Ray Charles, George Michael, Mary J Blige and Sammy Davis Jr.
Between 2004 – 2012 Frank worked all over Europe making personal appearances, TV shows, and voice over adverts. Notable TV appearances include The Sooty Show, The Royal Variety Show, Piers Morgan, and Sports Relief.
The British public has been so supportive of Frank during this difficult time for him, and he continues to receive a warm reception wherever he goes. Frank never takes this for granted and really appreciates his fans. It is clear that Frank is still one of Britain’s most loved sports personalities.
Frank now spends his working time on varied appearance requests. These range from “An audience with Frank Bruno” dinner events which promotors all over the UK book Frank for a Q&A session. A number of Charites use Frank for fund raising as Frank’s name still sell tickets. For 2016 2017 2018 a number of theatres across England and Wales booked Frank for a Theatre show. Frank is pleased to do these as not every one of his fans can afford some of the prices of the dinner shows. TV and media wise Frank has more requests than he can actually fulfil. Generally the media want “celebs” when they have something to advertise. Frank has appeared a few times on the sofa with Piers Morgan 2016,2017,2018, and Philip Scofield in 2016. The Mirror newspaper group appear to be most friendly to Frank let it continue!
In 2016 along with the new website, launch of the merchandise range and announcement of a potential film
In 2017 Launch of a new book “Let me be Frank” with national media coverage plus many TV’s including “The One show” Lorraine, Good Morning Britain. An extensive Mental Health campaign talking to large businesses across the UK
2018 One of the busiest years for appearances including Thailand, Spain, Isle of Man, Scotland, Wales. 3 TV ad’s a number of major product endorsements and launches given an honouree Doctorate by Bournemouth University
2019 TV show with “the Inbetweeners” announcement of a TV documentary cataloguing Frank’s life planned. The future looks rosy for “the young lad looking for trouble who made his way to become World Champion in boxing and peoples champion in the UK”.
In 2020 Frank was sectioned again after a particularly bad “lockdown” period.
Franks 1st Foundation building in Northampton opened
In 2021 to celebrate his 60th Birthday he bought out another book “60 years a fighter”.
Tyson Fury & Frank make a documentary about mental Health shown all over the UK and featured in every national newspaper
The Film Bruno V Tyson was realised by Sky and to date is the most watched Documentary Sky has produced.
Frank was honoured with a MOBO Inspiration Award, in recognition of his indelible impact on British sport, having battled racism and mental health stigma in and outside the ring during his storied rise to the top.
In 2022 Frank was honoured by the Water Rats with a lifetime Achievement award
Frank opened his second Foundation building in Oxford with satellite site in Towcester.
Frank plus others including Tyson Fury recorded a talking audio book of “60 years a fighter”
2023 A new film has been recorded for realise in 2024
A national theatre tour with Ricky Hatton, Nigel Benn and Joe Calzaghe boxers went all over the UK
Over 1000 people a month using the services of the Frank Bruno Foundation
Frank’s celebrity status is used by many mental health charities and his name is used as an example to draw attention to the unknown factors of Mental illness.
2024 The realise of the Film 4 Kings featuring Frank which in its second week went to NO 1 in the Amazon film charts
Frank was invited with 49 of the greatest World Champion boxers to go to Dubai for the promotion of the Riyadh Season and the Tyson Fury V Uysk 1st fight
After 4 years in the making the “Undisputed” Computer game featuring Frank was launched
The Frank Bruno foundation was honoured to have a Royal visit from the Duke of Gloucester
Frank participated in a Celebrity Xmas record “All you need is Love” for The Great Ormond street charity
Frank was invited for the inaugural cruise for Cunard’s Queen Anne
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Frank now lives on his own in a village of on the outskirts of the Bedfordshire. He spends a lot of time at the local health club when he is not working. He currently works speaking at dinners, & personal appearances. He has various charity affiliations including the Presidents Sporting club. His son Franklyn plays occasional rugby and Frank is often seen on the touchlines cheering on the team. Frank describes the game as rough!
- Franks favourite car was his Bentley
- Franks favourite food is Rice and Peas although he loves Steak and Lamb
- His favourite song of all time is Mind Blowing Decisions by Heatwave
- Franks favourite artist was Michael Jackson
- Of all the countries he has visited he likes Jamaica and Dominica best of all
- Frank is not really a drinker he likes an occasional Guinness.
- Frank dislikes bad manners
- Frank dislikes the M25
- Frank dislikes people “who try and change the goal posts” on business deals.
Bruno’s publicist throughout most of his career was sports historian Norman Giller, who wrote three books in association with Frank: Know What I mean, IEye of the Tiger and From Zero to Hero. In 2005 Frank wrote a book with Kevin Mitchell talking of his problems called Fighting Back. Trevor Macdonald did an hour special with Frank watched by millions on ITV. Piers Morgan also did a special with Frank watched by millions and repeated 3 times. Frank is a regular contributor to Good Morning Britain TV programme. In 2014 Nick Owen worked on the book with Frank on “Let me be Frank” which talked of the time he had being sectioned and life with Mental Health issues. In 2021 Nick with Frank wrote “60 years a fighter” which is still avaiable for sale
In 2003 Frank was diagnosed as having Bipolar disorder. His well-documented illness put Frank in the public eye and he uses this media attention to help with the stigma attached to mental health and to help raise the standards of care given to those suffering with mental health issues. Frank supports many charities for mental health both financially and with his time.
Frank feels strongly about mental health which is why he set up the charity The Frank Bruno foundation, click here to visit The Foundation.