Al Franken
Known for
Al Franken is an American actor, a working presence rather than a marquee one. His Baggage Handler #1 in 'Trading Places' is the performance that gets recognized on the street. 'The Manchurian Candidate' is the credit people reach for second. The parts have grown in size over the years rather than in billing. Film has carried much of the workload, with television in between.
Al Franken
10 Movies
8 Series
Al Franken is an American actor, a working presence rather than a marquee one. His Baggage Handler #1 in 'Trading Places' is the performance that gets recognized on the street. 'The Manchurian Candidate' is the credit people reach for second. The parts have grown in size over the years rather than in billing. Film has carried much of the workload, with television in between.
Movies
Plays Baggage Handler #1
Trading Places
1983
Plays TV Commentator
The Manchurian Candidate
2004
Producer
Plays Gramps (voice)
Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue
2024
Plays Al Franken
Harvard Man
2001
Writer
Plays Stuart Smalley
Stuart Saves His Family
1995
Plays Al
Tunnel Vision
1976
Writer
Plays Paul Flum
One More Saturday Night
1986
Plays Vagabond
The Definite Maybe
1997
TV Shows
Plays Self
The History of Comedy
2017
Plays Aaron Filkins
The Residence
2025
Writer
Plays Self
Politically Incorrect
1993
Plays Mayor McCheese (voice)
Clerks
2000
Plays Al (voice)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Plays Jerome Weisner
From the Earth to the Moon
1998
Plays Frank Gansmiller
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
Plays Al Franken
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Latest Trailers
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Lorne
Full Filmography
The Residence
Aaron Filkins · 7 episodes
2025–
TV
Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue
Gramps (voice)
2024
Film
The History of Comedy
Self · 14 episodes
2017–
TV
The Manchurian Candidate
TV Commentator
2004
Film
Harvard Man
Al Franken
2001
Film
Clerks
Mayor McCheese (voice) · 1 episode
2000–
TV
From the Earth to the Moon
Jerome Weisner · 1 episode
1998–
TV
The Definite Maybe
Vagabond
1997
Film
3rd Rock from the Sun
Frank Gansmiller · 1 episode
1996–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Al Franken and where are they from?
Al Franken is 75 years old, born on May 21, 1951 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Al Franken?
Al Franken is best known for roles in Trading Places, The Manchurian Candidate, When a Man Loves a Woman.
How many movies has Al Franken been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Al Franken has appeared in 9 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Al Franken's first movie?
The career of Al Franken began with Tunnel Vision (1976).
What is Al Franken's most recent movie or series?
Al Franken's most recent release is Lorne, which premiered on April 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Al Franken appeared in?
On television, Al Franken has appeared in The Daily Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Al Franken
1951-05-21 · New York City, New York, USA
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.