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Al Franken

Bio: Alan Stuart Franken is an American comedian, politician, media personality, and author who served as a United States senator from Minnesota from 2009 to 2018. He became well known in the 1970s and 1980s as a staff writer and performer on the television comedy show Saturday Night Live
Born: Mon, May 21 1951
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, USA
Al Franken is 73 years old
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Poster of Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue
Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue
Al Franken was
72 in Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue
as 'Gramps (voice)'.
Wed, May 01 2024
Poster of Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
Al Franken was
68 in Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
Mon, May 27 2019
Poster of Inside the Russian Info War Machine
Inside the Russian Info War Machine
Al Franken was
66 in Inside the Russian Info War Machine
as 'self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Al Franken was
66 in David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 22 2017
Poster of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
Al Franken was
66 in An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 28 2017
Poster of The Words That Built America
The Words That Built America
Al Franken was
66 in The Words That Built America
as 'Self - Reader: The Constitution'.
Tue, Jul 04 2017
Poster of Long Strange Trip
Long Strange Trip
Al Franken was
66 in Long Strange Trip
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 25 2017
Poster of Hot Coffee
Hot Coffee
Al Franken was
60 in Hot Coffee
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 27 2011
Poster of Dean and Me: Roadshow of an American Primary
Dean and Me: Roadshow of an American Primary
Al Franken was
57 in Dean and Me: Roadshow of an American Primary
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 25 2008
Poster of Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
Al Franken was
57 in Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 13 2008
Poster of Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater
Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater
Al Franken was
56 in Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 31 2007
Poster of Al Franken: God Spoke
Al Franken: God Spoke
Al Franken was
54 in Al Franken: God Spoke
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Earth to America
Earth to America
Al Franken was
54 in Earth to America
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 20 2005
Poster of Left of the Dial
Left of the Dial
Al Franken was
53 in Left of the Dial
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 31 2005
Poster of Wellstone!
Wellstone!
Al Franken was
53 in Wellstone!
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 17 2004
Poster of Indian Point: Imagining the Unimaginable
Indian Point: Imagining the Unimaginable
Al Franken was
53 in Indian Point: Imagining the Unimaginable
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate
Al Franken was
53 in The Manchurian Candidate
as 'TV Commentator'.
Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Al Franken was
53 in Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 14 2004
Poster of The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
Al Franken was
51 in The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
as 'Self - Roaster'.
Sun, Dec 01 2002
Poster of Harvard Man
Harvard Man
Al Franken was
50 in Harvard Man
as 'Al Franken'.
Wed, Aug 01 2001
Poster of Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Al Franken was
48 in Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 25 1999
Poster of The Definite Maybe
The Definite Maybe
Al Franken was
46 in The Definite Maybe
as 'Vagabond'.
Fri, Jul 04 1997
Poster of Stuart Saves His Family
Stuart Saves His Family
Al Franken was
43 in Stuart Saves His Family
as 'Stuart Smalley'.
Wed, Apr 12 1995
Poster of When a Man Loves a Woman
When a Man Loves a Woman
Al Franken was
42 in When a Man Loves a Woman
as 'Co-Pilot (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Al Franken was
38 in Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 24 1989
Poster of Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Al Franken was
36 in Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
as 'The Awesome Pair'.
Mon, Feb 29 1988
Poster of One More Saturday Night
One More Saturday Night
Al Franken was
35 in One More Saturday Night
as 'Paul Flum'.
Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Tab Lloyd: Investigative Reporter
Tab Lloyd: Investigative Reporter
Al Franken was
34 in Tab Lloyd: Investigative Reporter
Wed, Jun 05 1985
Poster of Franken and Davis at Stockton State
Franken and Davis at Stockton State
Al Franken was
32 in Franken and Davis at Stockton State
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Trading Places
Trading Places
Al Franken was
32 in Trading Places
as 'Baggage Handler #1'.
Tue, Jun 07 1983
Poster of Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Al Franken was
30 in Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Wed, Nov 25 1981
Poster of Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead
Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead
Al Franken was
29 in Grateful Dead: Dead Ahead
as 'Self - Host'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision
Al Franken was
24 in Tunnel Vision
as 'Al'.
Fri, Mar 12 1976

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Residence
The Residence
Al Franken will be
73+ in The Residence
as 'Senator Aaron Filkins'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 2025
Poster of Biography: Comedy Icons
Biography: Comedy Icons
Al Franken was
68+ in Biography: Comedy Icons
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 27 2019
Poster of Minnesota Experience
Minnesota Experience
Al Franken was
67+ in Minnesota Experience
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 2018
Poster of I Love You, America
I Love You, America
Al Franken was
66+ in I Love You, America
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 2017
Poster of The History of Comedy
The History of Comedy
Al Franken was
65+ in The History of Comedy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 2017
Poster of Chelsea
Chelsea
Al Franken was
64+ in Chelsea
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 11 2016
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Al Franken was
62+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Al Franken was
62+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Conan
Conan
Al Franken was
59+ in Conan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010
Poster of The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Al Franken was
54+ in The Colbert Report
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005
Poster of Tanner on Tanner
Tanner on Tanner
Al Franken was
53+ in Tanner on Tanner
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 05 2004
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Al Franken was
51+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Clerks
Clerks
Al Franken was
49+ in Clerks
as 'Mayor McCheese (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 31 2000
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Al Franken was
47+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
Al Franken was
46+ in From the Earth to the Moon
as 'Jerome Weisner'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of LateLine
LateLine
Al Franken was
46+ in LateLine
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 17 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Al Franken was
46+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Al Franken was
45+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self, Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Al Franken was
45+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
Al Franken was
44+ in 3rd Rock from the Sun
as 'Frank Gansmiller'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996
Poster of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Al Franken was
44+ in Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
First Air Date
Sun, May 28 1995
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Al Franken was
42+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Politically Incorrect
Politically Incorrect
Al Franken was
42+ in Politically Incorrect
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 25 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Al Franken was
41+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Al Franken was
24+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'McSooshi Announcer (voice) (uncredited), Self - Various Characters, Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self / Various, Self - Special Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975