Frank Abagnale Jr.

Portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio

Frank Abagnale Jr.

Character Profile

Character Background

Frank Abagnale Jr. is a young con artist who successfully impersonated multiple professions, including a Pan Am pilot, a doctor, and a legal prosecutor - all before turning 21 years old.

Character Highlights

  • Successfully forged millions of dollars in checks
  • Worked as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer
  • Evaded the FBI for years
  • Eventually turned his life around and became a security consultant

Real-Life Inspiration

The character is based on the real Frank Abagnale Jr., whose incredible true story forms the basis of the movie.

Character Quotes

"You can't catch what you can't see."