Larry Franco

Larry Franco

76 · Born: Apr 5, 1949

Personal Details

BornApr 5, 1949 Sonora, California, USA
Spouse
  • Cindy Leung

    ( Jun 29, 1991 to May 12, 2025 )
  • Jill Russell

    ( May 12, 2025 to Sep 21, 1984 )
Relatives
  • Wyatt Russell (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Larry Joseph Franco, a notable American film producer, took his first breath on April 5, 1949. Throughout his illustrious career, he has worn multiple hats, effortlessly transitioning between acting, second unit directing, and assistant directing. His impressive professional repertoire is only rivaled by his remarkable personal life.

As a proud father, Franco has two children, Matt Franco, a former Atlanta Braves baseball player, and Phronsie Franco, who share his love for the game. Moreover, his family ties extend to the world of entertainment, as he is the ex-brother-in-law of the talented actor Kurt Russell and the ex-son-in-law of the accomplished actor Bing Russell.

Prior to embarking on his successful film-producing journey, Franco honed his skills at the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) film school.

Career

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1988
They Live
They Live as Neighbor
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1982
The Thing
The Thing as Norwegian Passenger with Rifle
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1975
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2018
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2017