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Nelson Franklin, actor
Actor

Nelson Franklin: Movies & Box Office

films
14
on screen
2011–2026
box office
$174M
average score
59
Born
July 2, 1985 (age 41)
Birthplace
United States
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2005-present
Children
1
Known for

The Best Nelson Franklin Movies

The highest-rated films Nelson Franklin is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Nelson Franklin's Career in Numbers

Nelson Franklin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nelson Franklin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Answer This! (2011) to The Napa Boys (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Nelson Franklin Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 6
  2. 2020s 8

The 2020s were Nelson Franklin's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Nelson Franklin Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 8
  • Horror 2
  • Adventure 1
  • Biography 1
  • Action 1
  • Mystery 1

Comedy is the genre Nelson Franklin has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of horror (2).

Nelson Franklin Career Milestones

First film
Answer This! 2011
Biggest box office hit
Gemini $173M worldwide
Best-rated film
Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film
The Napa Boys 2026
14 credits

Nelson Franklin Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Nelson Franklin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Nelson Franklin?

Nelson Franklin was born in United States in 1985 and is 41 years old. Credited on films since 2011, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Nelson Franklin (born July 2, 1985) is a distinguished American actor, best known for his wide range of television roles. These roles span across numerous popular shows, including The Millers, Traffic Light, The Office, New Girl, Black-ish, and Veep. Franklin, born to Howard Franklin, a seasoned screenwriter and director, and the stepson of DJ Anne Litt, found himself enveloped in the world of entertainment from a very early age.

After completing high school at Campbell Hall School in Studio City, California, Franklin pursued higher education at the prestigious New York University Tisch School of the Arts, grounding his acting skills. He began his acting career in 2005, with his first major role as Nick, the I.T. worker on NBC's The Office. He later became a series regular on the short-lived FOX comedy series Traffic Light. His varied career also includes a unique project, a fake commercial on Funny or Die for the Dudes-N-Bros Talking Points System. In addition to acting, Franklin explores his other passion for video games by streaming on Twitch under the name 'Slaughterpop'. He also occasionally appears as 'a guest' on the podcast 'Scott Hasn't Seen'. His diversely scaled career and enamoring acting skills have made Franklin a notable figure in the television industry.

FAQ

Nelson Franklin: Questions & Answers

How many movies Nelson Franklin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Nelson Franklin been in?

Nelson Franklin is credited on 14 films, from 2011 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Nelson Franklin's highest-grossing movie?

Gemini (2018) is Nelson Franklin's biggest box office hit, with $173M worldwide, ahead of The Napa Boys (2026) ($45.7K). Across every film with box office figures, Nelson Franklin's movies have made $174M.

Nelson Franklin's biggest hits

What is the best Nelson Franklin movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Nelson Franklin's best-rated film is Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018) with a score of 78, followed by The Napa Boys (2026) (67).

Best Nelson Franklin movies, ranked

How old is Nelson Franklin?

Nelson Franklin is 41 years old, born on July 2, 1985 in United States.

What is Nelson Franklin's newest movie?

The most recent film on Nelson Franklin's filmography is The Napa Boys (2026), in the role of Kevin.

Who does Nelson Franklin work with most often?

Nelson Franklin shares the most films with Kyle Mooney (2 films), Ray Wise (2 films) and Barbara Crampton (2 films).

The Best Nelson Franklin Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.

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