Daniel Franzese

Daniel Franzese

47 · Born: May 9, 1978

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMay 9, 1978 Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Ralph Franzese
  • Denise Franzese
Relatives
  • Christopher Franzese (Sibling)
  • Diana Franzese (Sibling)

Biography

Daniel Franzese, a distinguished American actor, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry through his multifaceted work in film, television, and theater.

Born on May 9, 1978, in the culturally rich and diverse neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, Franzese is the son of Denise and Ralph "R. J." Franzese, a gifted lounge singer who undoubtedly played a significant role in nurturing his creative inclinations from an early age.

As the offspring of a talented musician, Franzese was likely exposed to the world of performing arts from a young age, laying the groundwork for his future success in the entertainment industry.

From a tender age, Franzese's fascination with the captivating world of performing arts began to unfold, gradually guiding him towards a specific educational path. This trajectory ultimately led him to enroll at Piper High School in Sunrise, Florida, a prestigious institution where he would spend the subsequent four years, from 1992 to 1996, immersed in a stimulating academic environment that would undoubtedly lay the groundwork for his future endeavors.

Career

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2024
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2022
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2021
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2018
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2017
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2016
Looking
Looking as Eddie
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Recovery Road
Recovery Road as Vern Testaverde
{"id":187988,"title":"Hypnotized","year":"2015","character":"Tony","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hypnotized-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187988.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187988.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
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Looking
Looking as Eddie
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2012
Foodfight!
Foodfight! as Twinkleton (voice)
{"id":13018,"title":"On the Inside","year":"2011","character":"Paul Warren","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-the-inside","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13018.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13018.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
On the Inside
On the Inside as Paul Warren
{"id":3090,"title":"I Spit on Your Grave","year":"2010","character":"Stanley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-spit-on-your-grave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5hcoim6aubl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5hcoim6aubl0.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
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Party Down
Party Down as Ziggy Chorofsky
{"id":17313,"title":"Kill Theory","year":"2009","character":"Freddy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kill-theory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/rg2ovrtt4v80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/rg2ovrtt4v80.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Kill Theory
Kill Theory as Freddy
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The Missing Person
The Missing Person as Agent Craig
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Burn Notice
Burn Notice as Dougie
{"id":13683,"title":"Killer Pad","year":"2008","character":"Doug","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/killer-pad","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13683.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13683.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":23395,"title":"Whirlygirl","year":"2006","character":"Big Clive","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whirlygirl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23395.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Whirlygirl
Whirlygirl as Big Clive
{"id":29453,"title":"Bristol Boys","year":"2005","character":"Jake","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bristol-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_29453.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_29453.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
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Cruel World
Cruel World as Claude Markham
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War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds as National Guardsman
{"id":755,"title":"Mean Girls","year":"2004","character":"Damian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mean-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/59dmnrchtga0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/59dmnrchtga0.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Mean Girls
Mean Girls as Damian
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Stateside
Stateside as Danny Tripodi
{"id":2325,"title":"Party Monster","year":"2003","character":"The Rat","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/party-monster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_2325.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_2325.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Party Monster
Party Monster as The Rat
{"id":21211,"title":"Hometown Legend","year":"2002","character":"Abel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hometown-legend","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21211.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21211.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":58,"title":"Bully","year":"2001","character":"Cousin Derek","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bully","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/476lv2qcivg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/476lv2qcivg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Bully
Bully as Cousin Derek
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2022
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2020
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2019
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2003