John Franklin (comedian)
John Franklin | |
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 Franklin in 2022 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Quinnipiac University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, stand-up comedian, television personality |
| Years active | 2020–present |
John Franklin is an American comedian and media personality. He is best known for his Amazon Prime comedy special, The Specialist.[1][2] He also known for his appearance in Netflix's The Circle (2022).[3][4][5]
Early life and education[edit]
Franklin was born and raised in West Caldwell, New Jersey,[2] to Italian American parents.[6] He has a younger sister.[2] He attended James Caldwell High School, where he graduated from in 2015,[7] and went on to attend Quinnipiac University, Connecticut, attaining a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism in 2019 and master's degree in interactive media in 2020.[8]
Career[edit]
Before his breakout role participating in The Circle, Franklin worked in Wentworth Institute of Technology and then iHeartMedia, after graduating.[8] He worked as a radio host and a sports reporter respectively.[3] After his involvement in The Circle, he was given his exclusive Amazon Prime comedy special titled The Specialist.[9][10][1] He is also known for his stand-up comedy show, My Dad's Advice, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.[11][12]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Circle | Contestant[13] | Netflix show |
| 2023 | The Specialist | Stand-up comedy special | Amazon Prime show |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "John Franklin: The Specialist". Prime Video. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ a b c "Comedian John Franklin talks new Amazon Prime comedy special filmed in Asbury Park". News 12 - New Jersey. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ a b "Who is John Franklin from The Circle? Meet "Momma Carol" with work experience as radio host and sports reporter". Sportskeeda. 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "The Circle Season 4 Spoilers! John Franklin Talks Through Catfishing as His Mother". Parade. 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "John from 'The Circle' Says Playing as Mama Carol "Just Happened to Work out" (EXCLUSIVE)". Distractify. 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Netflix 'The Circle': Who is John Franklin? New Jersey native will catfish as his mother". MEAWW. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "John Franklin loves getting recognized in Hoboken". New Jersey 101.5. 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ a b Alonzo, Michelle Konopka (2022-05-03). "John Franklin's Age, Job & Instagram". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Vecchiarelli, Samantha (2023-07-05). "Netflix's 'The Circle' S4's John Franklin On His Stand-Up Special -". HOLR Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "JOHN FRANKLIN". A Book of Magazine. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "John Franklin: My Dad's Advice". Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "EdFringe Talk: John Franklin: My Dad's Advice". Get Your Coats On. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "John Franklin: Everything We Know". The Cinemaholic. 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
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