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Frank Lapidus
Played by Jeff FaheyKahana CrewThe Survivors
A no-nonsense helicopter pilot who was originally supposed to fly Oceanic 815. A reliable, practical presence amid the chaos. Frank is the guy you want flying the plane when everything goes sideways.
Notable Quotes
“We're not going to Guam, are we?”
“In my experience, the people who go out of their way to tell you they're the good guys are the bad guys.”
“That's one hell of a pilot.”
Trivia
- Jeff Fahey was a fan-favorite addition to the cast, known for his distinctive gravelly voice and laid-back screen presence.
- Frank was supposed to be the pilot of Oceanic 815 but overslept, making him one of several characters whose lives were altered by missing the flight.
- Lapidus repairs the Ajira plane in the finale using a hydraulic line from the submarine -- a feat that real-world pilots have noted would be essentially impossible.