Frank Abagnale

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Frank Abagnale born?April 27, 1948
2. What is Frank Abagnale known for?Alleged impersonations of professionals including a pilot, doctor, and attorney general
3. What is the autobiography?Catch Me If You Can (1980), later adapted into a film
4. What is the career?Security consultant specializing in fraud prevention
5. Who was Frank Abagnale?Frank Abagnale was a clever trickster who pretended to be many different people, like a pilot and a doctor.
6. What kind of jobs did Frank Abagnale say he did?He claimed to be a pilot for Pan Am, a hospital doctor in Georgia, and an assistant attorney general in Louisiana.