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Joe Franklin(1926-2015)

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  • Additional Crew
  • Producer
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Joe Franklin was born on 9 March 1926 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for S.O.S. fantômes (1984), Broadway Danny Rose (1984) and The Boys Behind the Desk (2000). He was married to Lois Meridan. He died on 24 January 2015 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornMarch 9, 1926
DiedJanuary 24, 2015(88)
BornMarch 9, 1926
DiedJanuary 24, 2015(88)
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Known for

Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Harold Ramis in S.O.S. fantômes (1984)
S.O.S. fantômes
7.8
  • Joe Franklin
  • 1984
Broadway Danny Rose (1984)
Broadway Danny Rose
7.4
  • Joe Franklin
  • 1984
The Boys Behind the Desk
7.3
  • Actor
  • 2000
The Mercy Man (2009)
The Mercy Man
7.3
  • Joe Franklin
  • 2009

Credits

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Actor

  • Carl J. Sukenick in Blood Drinker (2017)
    Blood Drinker
    Video
    • 2017
  • Blood Boy (2014)
    Blood Boy
    Video
    • 2014
  • The Mercy Man (2009)
    The Mercy Man
    7.3
    • Joe Franklin
    • 2009
  • Black Ribbon (2007)
    Black Ribbon
    3.2
    • Ted Richardson
    • 2007
  • The Boys Behind the Desk
    7.3
    • 2000
  • The Troma System (1993)
    The Troma System
    6.7
    Short
    • Joe Franklin
    • 1993
  • Danny Aiello and Anthony LaPaglia in 29ème rue (1991)
    29ème rue
    7.2
    • Joe Franklin
    • 1991
  • Cinemax Comedy Experiment (1985)
    Cinemax Comedy Experiment
    5.2
    TV Series
    • 1988
  • Invisible Thread (1987)
    Invisible Thread
    6.9
    TV Short
    • Joe Franklin
    • 1987
  • Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Harold Ramis in S.O.S. fantômes (1984)
    S.O.S. fantômes
    7.8
    • Joe Franklin
    • 1984
  • Broadway Danny Rose (1984)
    Broadway Danny Rose
    7.4
    • Joe Franklin
    • 1984
  • The Comeback Trail (1982)
    The Comeback Trail
    5.9
    • Joe Franklin
    • 1982

Additional Crew

  • Jack Wrangler in Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon (2008)
    Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon
    7.0
    • archival material: permission, The Joe Franklin Show
    • 2008
  • Superstar in a Housedress (2004)
    Superstar in a Housedress
    7.6
    • additional photos: video & artwork
    • 2004
  • Biography (1987)
    Biography
    7.7
    TV Series
    • footage courtesy of
    • 1999

Producer

  • The Boys Behind the Desk
    7.3
    • executive producer
    • 2000
  • The Joe Franklin Show (1950)
    The Joe Franklin Show
    6.9
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1992

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Clip: Game Characters
Clip 0:56
Clip: Game Characters
Wrangler: Anatomy of An Icon
Trailer 2:36
Wrangler: Anatomy of An Icon
Wrangler: Anatomy of An Icon
Trailer 2:36
Wrangler: Anatomy of An Icon
"Black Ribbon" Official Trailer
Trailer 1:17
"Black Ribbon" Official Trailer

Personal details

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  • Born
    • March 9, 1926
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 24, 2015
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(prostate cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Lois MeridanDecember 13, 1952 - January 24, 2015 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Book: "Classics of the Silent Screen"

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the longest-running TV talk show in history, The Joe Franklin Show (1950), for 50 years. He has interviewed many guests, including: Dorothy Lamour, Buddy Hackett, Jackie Mason, Rodney Dangerfield, Ray Bolger, Redd Foxx, Vincent Price, Jake LaMotta, Tiny Tim, Frank Sinatra Jr., Howard Stern and Buster Keaton. Franklin has also done guest spots on Live with Kelly and Mark (1988), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) and Late Show with David Letterman (1993). He has been mentioned several times on Les Simpson (1989).
  • Quotes
    It's nice to be important, but it's even more important to be nice.
  • Nickname
    • King of Nostalgia

FAQ

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  • When did Joe Franklin die?
    January 24, 2015
  • How did Joe Franklin die?
    Prostate cancer
  • How old was Joe Franklin when he died?
    88 years old
  • Where did Joe Franklin die?
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Joe Franklin born?
    March 9, 1926

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