Al Franken

Al Franken

73 · Born: May 21, 1951

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMay 21, 1951 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Al Franken, a renowned American comedian, writer, and politician, is most famously associated with his nearly two-decade-long tenure on Saturday Night Live, commencing in 1975. Throughout his impressive tenure, he skillfully crafted, performed in, and produced an astonishing hundreds of sketches, including the iconic "Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley" and the critically acclaimed "The Final Days," a poignant piece that masterfully parodied the final days of Richard Nixon's presidency.

As a respected political commentator and satirist, Franken also spearheaded the production and starred in the NBC sitcom LateLine, which premiered in 1998. Furthermore, he authored four books that offer incisive commentary on politics, one of which, "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot," has garnered significant attention.

Franken's educational background is marked by his attendance at Harvard University. He currently resides in Minnesota with his wife and two children. In 2008, he embarked on a remarkable political career by running for the Senate as a Democrat, ultimately emerging victorious after a closely contested race.

Career

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2024
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2019
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2004
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2001
Harvard Man
Harvard Man as Al Franken
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1998
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1997
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1995
Stuart Saves His Family
Stuart Saves His Family as Stuart Smalley
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1994
When a Man Loves a Woman
When a Man Loves a Woman as Co-Pilot (uncredited)
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1988
Superman 50th Anniversary
Superman 50th Anniversary as The Awesome Pair
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1986
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1983
Trading Places
Trading Places as Baggage Handler #1
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1981
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1976
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2025
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2024
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2017
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2011
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2008
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2006
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2005
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2004
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2003
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2002
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1993
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1981
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1975
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1995
Stuart Saves His Family
Stuart Saves His Family as Novel, Screenplay
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1994
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1993
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1986
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1983
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1981
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1998
LateLine
LateLine as Creator