Role Film actor Name Fran Kranz | Years active 1998–present | |
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Full Name Francis Elliott Kranz Spouse Spencer Margaret Richmond (m. 2015) Movies and TV shows Similar People Kristen Connolly, Anna Hutchison, Drew Goddard, Amy Acker, Jesse Williams Profiles | ||
Dollhouse - Fran Kranz On The TV Set and the Pilot
Francis Elliott "Fran" Kranz (born July 13, 1981) is an American film, television and Broadway actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Topher Brink in the science fiction drama series Dollhouse. He had prominent roles in the films The Cabin in the Woods and Much Ado About Nothing. In 2012, he played Bernard in Death of a Salesman beginning a career on Broadway that continued with 2014's You Can't Take It with You.
Contents
- Dollhouse Fran Kranz On The TV Set and the Pilot
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- Background
- Filmography
- References
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Background
Kranz was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He started acting in third and fourth grade, and knew from a very young age that he wanted to become an actor. He graduated from Harvard-Westlake School in 2000 and from Yale University in 2004, where he was a member of the improv comedy group The Ex!t Players.
In 2015, Kranz married actress Spencer Margaret Richmond, daughter of Charlie's Angels actress Jaclyn Smith and filmmaker Tony Richmond. In 2016, their daughter was born.
Filmography
Actor
-
Half Lives (post-production) as
Luke
-
Mary Pickford: Love Wild (post-production) as
Alfred Rupp
-
They Whisper (post-production) as
Silas
2022
Julia (TV Series) as
Russ Morash
- Episode #2.5 (2023) - Russ Morash
- Chocolate Souffle (2022) - Russ Morash
- Foie Gras (2022) - Russ Morash
- Breads (2022) - Russ Morash
- Crepes Suzette (2022) - Russ Morash
- Petit Fours (2022) - Russ Morash
- Coq Au Vin (2022) - Russ Morash
- Boeuf Bourguignon (2022) - Russ Morash
- Omelette (2022) - Russ Morash
2023
Party Down (TV Series) as
Miles
- Kyle Bradway Is Nitromancer (2023) - Miles
2022
Silk (Short) as
Sol
2018
Homecoming (TV Series) as
Ron
- Previously (2020) - Ron
- Helping (2018) - Ron
2019
Jungleland as
Buck
2019
The Loudest Voice (TV Mini Series) as
Gabe Sherman
- 2012 (2019) - Gabe Sherman
2019
Bush Leaguers: Team Photo (Video short) as
Baxter Van Der Klam (voice)
2019
Fanboy as
Jeremiah Brennan
2018
Ballers (TV Series) as
Yanni
- There's No Place Like Home, Baby (2018)
- The Devil You Know (2018)
- The Kids Are Aight (2018) - Yanni
2018
Long Lost as
Mystery Man
2018
You Might Be the Killer as
Sam
2018
The Truth About Lies as
Gilby Smalls
2017
Major Crimes (TV Series) as
Stan Pearl
- Conspiracy Theory: Part 4 (2017) - Stan Pearl
- Conspiracy Theory: Part 3 (2017) - Stan Pearl
- Conspiracy Theory: Part 2 (2017) - Stan Pearl
- Conspiracy Theory: Part 1 (2017) - Stan Pearl
2017
The Dark Tower as
Pimli
2017
A Midsummer Night's Dream as
Bottom
2017
A Happening of Monumental Proportions as
Mr. Rolf
2012
JourneyQuest (TV Series) as
Silver Tom
- Gods & Heroes (2017) - Silver Tom
- Black Robe Stuff (2017) - Silver Tom
- One Simple Thing (2017) - Silver Tom
- The Unspeakable Nature of My Existence (2017) - Silver Tom
- Every Breath, Every Heartbeat (2017) - Silver Tom
- Stupid Humie Magic (2017) - Silver Tom
- The Bardest (2017) - Silver Tom
- A Beer or Six (2017) - Silver Tom
- Potent Magic and Poor Impulse Control (2017) - Silver Tom
- Retromancer (2012) - Silver Tom
- Fall Into Darkness (2012) - Silver Tom
- Much to Discuss (2012) - Silver Tom
- Better Than Sex (2012) - Silver Tom
- Gibbering Automatons (2012) - Silver Tom
- Spry Little Bugger (2012) - Silver Tom
- Mewling Monkey Talk (2012) - Silver Tom
- City of the Dead (2012) - Silver Tom
2016
Elementary (TV Series) as
Brendan Farley
- How the Sausage Is Made (2016) - Brendan Farley
2016
TripTank (TV Series) as
Steve / Kevin / Teddy Razorblades
- #InsideRoy (2016) - Steve / Kevin (voice)
- TripTank 2025 (2016) - Teddy Razorblades (voice)
2016
Rebirth as
Kyle
2015
Exposed (TV Movie) as
Jeremy Loach
2015
Mojave as
Bob
2015
Bloodsucking Bastards as
Evan
2014
Seven Lovers as
Brian
2014
Dallas (TV Series) as
Hunter McKay
- Victims of Love (2014) - Hunter McKay
- Like a Bad Penny (2014) - Hunter McKay
- Like Father, Like Son (2014) - Hunter McKay
2014
The Living as
Teddy
2014
Last Weekend as
Sean Oakes
2014
Murder of a Cat as
Clinton Moisey
2014
The Lord of Catan (Short) as
Penis
2014
Before I Disappear as
Darren
2014
Lust for Love as
Astor
2013
Seasick Sailor (Short) as
Wormy Guy
2013
Bad Sports (TV Series) as
Brooks Lavender
- Fuck Marry Kill, NBA JAM Edition (2013) - Brooks Lavender
- Movie Night with Chad Whipple (2013) - Brooks Lavender
- Chad Hails the Redskins (2013) - Brooks Lavender
2013
It's Not You It's Me (Short) as
Jack
2013
The Good Wife (TV Series) as
Eugene
- A More Perfect Union (2013) - Eugene
2013
Grow (TV Movie) as
Tommy
2012
Putzel as
Salmon Guy
2012
Much Ado About Nothing as
Claudio
2012
Dating Rules from My Future Self (TV Series) as
Sorbet Guy
- Chapter Six: Open Yr Eyes - Sorbet Guy
- Chapter Five: Be YR Own Wingwoman - Sorbet Guy
2011
Sick Day (Video short) as
Sean
2011
The Five Stages of Grief (Short) as
Daniel
2011
The Cabin in the Woods as
Marty
2011
Goodnight Burbank (TV Series) as
Chaz Parker
- Lesbians on Acid (2011) - Chaz Parker
2011
Don't Fade Away as
Ben Fishman
2011
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules as
Bill
2009
Dollhouse (TV Series) as
Topher Brink
- Epitaph Two: Return (2010) - Topher Brink
- The Hollow Men (2010) - Topher Brink
- Getting Closer (2010) - Topher Brink
- The Attic (2009) - Topher Brink
- Stop-Loss (2009) - Topher Brink
- Meet Jane Doe (2009) - Topher Brink
- A Love Supreme (2009) - Topher Brink
- The Public Eye (2009) - Topher Brink
- The Left Hand (2009) - Topher Brink
- Belonging (2009) - Topher Brink
- Belle Chose (2009) - Topher Brink
- Instinct (2009) - Topher Brink
- Vows (2009) - Topher Brink
- Epitaph One (2009) - Topher Brink
- Omega (2009) - Topher Brink
- Briar Rose (2009) - Topher Brink
- Haunted (2009) - Topher Brink
- A Spy in the House of Love (2009) - Topher Brink
- Needs (2009) - Topher Brink
- Echoes (2009) - Topher Brink
- Man on the Street (2009) - Topher Brink
- True Believer (2009) - Topher Brink
- Gray Hour (2009) - Topher Brink
- Stage Fright (2009) - Topher Brink
- The Target (2009) - Topher Brink
- Echo (2009) - Topher Brink
- Ghost (2009) - Topher Brink
2009
My Two Fans as
Thad
2009
Homeland as
Arne
2008
Last Meal (Short) as
Noah
2008
Shades of Ray as
Sal Garfinkle
2008
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Series) as
College Student
- Who Pooped the Bed? (2008) - College Student (uncredited)
2008
Private Practice (TV Series) as
Brian
- Equal & Opposite (2008) - Brian
2008
Wieners as
Joel
2008
Welcome to the Captain (TV Series) as
Josh Flug
- Mr. Big Meeting (2008) - Josh Flug
- The Wrecking Crew (2008) - Josh Flug
- The Letter (2008) - Josh Flug
- Weekend at Saul's (2008) - Josh Flug
- Pilot (2008) - Josh Flug
2007
Careless as
Mitch
2007
Untitled Christine Taylor Project (TV Movie) as
Brian
2007
Rise: Blood Hunter as
Alex
2006
Laws of Chance (TV Series)
- Episode #1.1 (2006)
2006
Whirlygirl as
Freddie
2006
The TV Set as
Zach Harper
2006
The Night of the White Pants as
Millian Hagan
2006
Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas as
Ralph
2005
Hitch as
Coca Cola Guy (uncredited)
2004
Admissions as
James Parks
2004
The Village as
Christop Crane
2003
The Chemical Brothers: The Golden Path (Music Video short) as
Man
2003
Swordswallowers and Thin Men as
Adrian
2003
Matchstick Men as
Slacker Boyfriend
2002
Orange County as
Shane Brainard
2001
Training Day as
College Driver
2001
Donnie Darko as
Passenger
1998
Frasier (TV Series) as
Aaron
- Good Grief (1998) - Aaron
Producer
2021
Mass (producer - produced by)
2017
A Midsummer Night's Dream (producer)
Director
2021
Mass
Writer
2021
Mass (written by)
Thanks
2010
Mary & Bill (Documentary short) (special thanks)
Self
2022
eTalk Daily (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 30 March 2022 (2022) - Self
2022
The 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Winner
2021
Hollywood Unscripted (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Fran Kranz (Mass) (2021) - Self
2021
Hollywood First Look (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.84 (2021) - Self
2021
The Big Picture (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- The 1998 Movie Draft: A Time for Betrayal (2021) - Self - Guest
2021
Kinda Murdery (Podcast Series documentary) as
Self - Guest
- Goodsprings with Fran Kranz (2021) - Self - Guest
- Yermo with Fran Kranz (2021) - Self - Guest
2020
History of Horror (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Houses of Hell (2020) - Self
2014
The GQ Hangover Lab (TV Series) as
Self
2014
The Broadway.com Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.29 (2014) - Self
2014
Doc of the Dead (Documentary) as
Self
2012
Big Morning Buzz Live (TV Series) as
Self
- Ali Fedotowsky/Fran Kranz/Imagine Dragons (2012) - Self
2010
The 2nd Annual Streamy Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2004
'Donnie Darko': Production Diary (Video documentary) as
Self
Archive Footage
2014
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness (TV Series documentary) as
Marty
- Cabin in the Woods (2014) - Marty
References
Fran Kranz Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA