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Nelson Franklin

Nelson Franklin

Acting1985

Biography

Franklin was born to father Howard Franklin, a screenwriter and director. His stepmother is DJ Anne Litt. Franklin attended high school at Campbell Hall School in Studio City, California. He graduated from New York University Tisch School of the Arts.

Franklin's first major role was a recurring role as Nick, the I.T. worker on NBC's The Office. Franklin later went on to appear as a series regular on the short-lived FOX comedy series Traffic Light. He appears with another Office actor, David Denman, who played Pam's ex-fiancée Roy. His side projects include a short for Funny or Die: a fake commercial promoting the Dudes-N-Bros Talking Points System, which is a service that helps guys who aren't dudes or bros hold a conversation with dudes and bros. He co-starred on the CBS sitcom The Millers and appeared on FOX sitcom New Girl, the HBO political comedy Veep, Black-ish, and Abby's.

Acting History

Future
2025
Yellowjackets
TVas Edwin2 eps
2024
Unfrosted
as Davey Wilson
The Gutter
as Some Winner
A Man on the Inside
TVas Rick Whuzmarc3 eps
2023
You People
as Director
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
TVas Documentarian (voice)1 eps
Bookie
TVas Kevin Miller1 eps
2022
King Knight
as Angus
Ghosts
TVas Elliot1 eps
Gaslit
TVas Dick Moore3 eps
The Old Man
TVas Dr. Howard1 eps
2021
Being the Ricardos
as Joe Strickland
Sweet Girl
as Martin Bennett
Hero Mode
as Rick
Hacks
TVas Interviewer1 eps
2020
Basic
as Nick
#blackAF
TVas Nelson
grown-ish
TVas Connor Stevens1 eps
2019
Gone Hollywood
as Doug Ettinger
Captain Marvel
as Medical Examiner
Veep
as Will
A Million Little Things
TVas Elon1 eps
Abby's
TVas Bill
2017
Band Aid
as Ned
Gemini
as Greg
Battle of the Sexes
as TV Reporter
2016
black-ish
TVas Connor Stevens40 eps
2015
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
TVas Steve Wilson1 eps
Truth Be Told
TVas Avi Goldman
Big Time in Hollywood, Fl
TVas Stu1 eps
2014
Hello Ladies: The Movie
as Yogurt Director
2013
Jobs
as Bill Atkinson
The Millers
TVas Adam Stoker
Arrested Development
TVas Dr. Tilive2 eps
Instant Mom
TVas Principal Strick
2012
Argo
as LA Times Reporter
Veep
TVas Will19 eps
New Girl
TVas Robby18 eps
2011
Answer This!
as James Koogly
Traffic Light
TVas Adam
2010
The Office
TVas Nick / Graphic Design Guy4 eps
2009
I Love You, Man
as Sidney's Buddy
Dollhouse
TVas Burt Styne1 eps
Party Down
TVas Steve1 eps
2005
Berkeley
as Frat Prez

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/2/1985(40 years old)