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John Franklin
Franklin in 2022
BornWest Caldwell, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Alma materQuinnipiac University (BA)
Occupation(s)Actor, stand-up comedian, television personality
Years active2020–present

John Franklin is an American comedian and media personality. He is best known for his Amazon Prime comedy special, The Specialist. He also known for his appearance in Netflix's The Circle (2022).

Early life and education

Franklin was born and raised in West Caldwell, New Jersey, to Italian American parents. He has a younger sister. He attended James Caldwell High School, where he graduated from in 2015, 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.

Career

Before his breakout role participating in The Circle, Franklin worked in Wentworth Institute of Technology and then iHeartMedia, after graduating. He worked as a radio host and a sports reporter respectively. After his involvement in The Circle, he was given his exclusive Amazon Prime comedy special titled The Specialist. He is also known for his stand-up comedy show, My Dad's Advice, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Notes
2022 The Circle Contestant Netflix show
2023 The Specialist Stand-up comedy special Amazon Prime show

References

  1. ^ "John Franklin: The Specialist". Prime Video. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  2. ^ "Comedian John Franklin talks new Amazon Prime comedy special filmed in Asbury Park". News 12 - New Jersey. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. "The Circle Season 4 Spoilers! John Franklin Talks Through Catfishing as His Mother". Parade. 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  5. "John from 'The Circle' Says Playing as Mama Carol "Just Happened to Work out" (EXCLUSIVE)". Distractify. 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  6. "Netflix 'The Circle': Who is John Franklin? New Jersey native will catfish as his mother". MEAWW. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  7. "John Franklin loves getting recognized in Hoboken". New Jersey 101.5. 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  8. ^ Alonzo, Michelle Konopka (2022-05-03). "John Franklin's Age, Job & Instagram". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  9. Vecchiarelli, Samantha (2023-07-05). "Netflix's 'The Circle' S4's John Franklin On His Stand-Up Special -". HOLR Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  10. "JOHN FRANKLIN". A Book of Magazine. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  11. "John Franklin: My Dad's Advice". Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  12. "EdFringe Talk: John Franklin: My Dad's Advice". Get Your Coats On. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  13. "John Franklin: Everything We Know". The Cinemaholic. 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2024-02-04.


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