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Bob Franklin(I)

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  • Writer
  • Director
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In 1822, eight men escape from the most isolated and brutal prison on earth, Sarah Island in Van Diemen's Land.  Only one man survives and his tale of betrayal, murder and cannibalism shocks the British establishment to the core.
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Bob Franklin is known for The Librarians (2007), Bad Eggs (2003) and Introducing Gary Petty (2000).
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    Robyn Butler and Roz Hammond in The Librarians (2007)
    The Librarians
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Neil Slider
    Bad Eggs (2003)
    Bad Eggs
    6.2
    • Mike Paddock
    • 2003
    Bob Franklin in Introducing Gary Petty (2000)
    Introducing Gary Petty
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Gary Petty
    Corrections (2008)
    Corrections
    7.6
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2008

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Marta Dusseldorp, Kerry Fox, and Toby Leonard Moore in Bay of Fires (2023)
      Bay of Fires
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Connor
      • 2023–2025
    • David Wenham in Spit (2025)
      Spit
      6.2
      • Craig 'Crusher' Knobes
      • 2025
    • Fisk (2021)
      Fisk
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Laurie
      • 2022
    • Hunter Page-Lochard and Eliza Scanlen in Fires (2021)
      Fires
      7.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Graham on Radio (voice)
      • 2021
    • Jack Irish (2016)
      Jack Irish
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Brendan O'Grady
      • 2016–2021
    • Aston Droomer, Anna Cooke, Abby Bergman, and Jamil Smyth-Secka in The InBESTigators (2019)
      The InBESTigators
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Coach
      • 2019
    • Rostered On (2016)
      Rostered On
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Laptop Customer
      • 2019
    • The Ex-PM (2015)
      The Ex-PM
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Keith
      • 2017
    • True Story with Hamish & Andy (2017)
      True Story with Hamish & Andy
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Wise Man of the Sea
      • 2017
    • The Divorce (2015)
      The Divorce
      5.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Alfie
      • 2015
    • Denise Drysdale, Debra Lawrance, David Roberts, Caitlin Stasey, Charlotte Nicdao, Renee Lim, Keegan Joyce, Nikita Leigh-Pritchard, Hannah Gadsby, Josh Thomas, Charles Cottier, and Thomas Ward in Please Like Me (2013)
      Please Like Me
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Stuart
      • 2014–2015
    • Rigor Mortis (2015)
      Rigor Mortis
      Short
      • Bob
      • 2015
    • Worst Year of My Life, Again! (2014)
      Worst Year of My Life, Again!
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Sandwich Shack Waiter
      • 2014
    • The Flamin' Thongs (2014)
      The Flamin' Thongs
      5.7
      TV Series
      • House (voice)
      • 2014
    • Michala Banas, Robyn Malcolm, Rhys Mitchell, Robyn Nevin, Glenn Robbins, Patrick Brammall, Lara Robinson, Annie Maynard, Madeleine Maxwell, Harrison Feldman, and Dougie Baldwin in Upper Middle Bogan (2013)
      Upper Middle Bogan
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Bob
      • 2013

    Writer



    • Aston Droomer, Anna Cooke, Abby Bergman, and Jamil Smyth-Secka in The InBESTigators (2019)
      The InBESTigators
      8.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2019
    • Little Lunch (2015)
      Little Lunch
      8.4
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2015
    • Roz Hammond in Hammer or Claw (2015)
      Hammer or Claw
      Short
      • written by
      • 2015
    • Bob Franklin in The Librarians in Profile (2010)
      The Librarians in Profile
      7.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2010
    • Corrections (2008)
      Corrections
      7.6
      Short
      • written by
      • 2008
    • Bob Franklin and Jimeoin in Jimeoin and Bob's Cooking Show (2007)
      Jimeoin and Bob's Cooking Show
      Video
      • written by
      • 2007
    • Bob Franklin in Introducing Gary Petty (2000)
      Introducing Gary Petty
      7.6
      TV Series
      • co-creator
      • written by (creator)
      • 2000
    • Mick Molloy in The Mick Molloy Show (1999)
      The Mick Molloy Show
      6.7
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1999
    • Home and Hosed
      TV Series
      • poems
      • 1998
    • Robyn Butler, Stephen Curry, Bob Franklin, Roz Hammond, Wayne Hope, Colin Lane, Sophie Lee, Genevieve Morris, and George Negus in Small Tales & True (1998)
      Small Tales & True
      8.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1998
    • The Russell Gilbert Show (1998)
      The Russell Gilbert Show
      6.7
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 1998
    • The Micallef Program (1998)
      The Micallef Program
      8.6
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1998
    • Eric (1997)
      Eric
      7.7
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1997
    • Shaun Micallef's World Around Him (1996)
      Shaun Micallef's World Around Him
      8.5
      TV Movie
      • additional material
      • 1996
    • Full Frontal (1993)
      Full Frontal
      7.6
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1993–1995

    Director



    • Little Lunch (2015)
      Little Lunch
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Roz Hammond in Hammer or Claw (2015)
      Hammer or Claw
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Corrections (2008)
      Corrections
      7.6
      Short
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Mick Molloy in The Mick Molloy Show (1999)
      The Mick Molloy Show
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director (segments "Bob's Scrapbook", "How Delightful")
      • 1999

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    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Robert Franklin
    • Height
      • 1.83 m

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In a long-term relationship with fellow Aussie Actor/Comedian Roz Hammond from Muriel's Wedding, The Micallef Programme, Skithouse, Thank God You're Here & The Librarians.
    • Nickname
      • Sir Robert Franklin

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    • How tall is Bob Franklin?
      6 feet 0 inches, or 1.83 meters
    • What is Bob Franklin known for?
      Introducing Gary Petty, Bad Eggs, The Librarians, and Corrections
    • How many awards has Bob Franklin won?
      1 award
    • How many award nominations has Bob Franklin received?
      3 nominations

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