Fran Kranz | |
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 Kranz in 2009 | |
| Born | Francis Elliott Kranz Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Harvard-Westlake School |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Jaclyn Smith (former-mother-in-law) Anthony B. Richmond (former-father-in-law) |
Francis Elliott Kranz is an American actor and film director. He is known for his portrayal ofTopher Brink in theFoxscience fiction drama seriesDollhouse.[1] Kranz had prominent roles in the filmsThe Cabin in the Woods andMuch Ado About Nothing. In 2012, he played Bernard inDeath of a Salesman, beginning a career on Broadway that continued with 2014'sYou Can't Take It with You.
Kranz made his feature directorial debut withMass (2021), which premiered at theSundance Film Festival to critical acclaim.[2] From 2022 to 2023, he was a regular cast member in theMax seriesJulia.
Kranz was born and raised inLos Angeles,California.[3] He started acting in third and fourth grade, and knew from a very young age that he wanted to become an actor.[4] Kranz graduated fromHarvard-Westlake School[5] in 2000 and fromYale University in 2004,[6] where he was a member of the improv comedy groupThe Ex!t Players.
In 2015, Kranz married actress Spencer Margaret Richmond, daughter ofCharlie's Angels actressJaclyn Smith and filmmaker Tony Richmond. In 2016, their daughter was born. On July 6, 2020, she filed for divorce.[7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Donnie Darko | Frank's Friend | |
| Training Day | College Driver | ||
| 2002 | Orange County | Shane Brainard | |
| 2003 | Matchstick Men | Slacker Boyfriend | |
| Swordswallowers and Thin Men | Adrian | ||
| 2004 | The Village | Christop Crane | |
| Admissions | James Parks | ||
| 2005 | Hitch | Coca Cola Guy | Uncredited |
| 2006 | Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas | Ralph | |
| The Night of the White Pants | Millian Hagan | ||
| The TV Set | Zach Harper | ||
| Whirlygirl | Freddie | ||
| 2007 | Careless | Mitch | |
| Rise: Blood Hunter | Alex | ||
| 2008 | Wieners | Joel | |
| Shades of Ray | Sal Garfinkle | ||
| Last Meal | Noah | Short film | |
| 2009 | Homeland | Arne | |
| My Two Fans | Thad | ||
| 2010 | Don't Fade Away | Ben | |
| 2011 | Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules | Bill Walter | |
| The Cabin in the Woods | Marty | ||
| The Five Stages of Grief | Daniel | Short film | |
| 2012 | Much Ado About Nothing | Claudio | |
| It's Not You, It's Me | Jack | Short film | |
| Putzel | Salmon Guy | ||
| 2013 | Seasick Sailor | Wormy Guy | Short film |
| 2014 | Lust for Love | Astor | |
| Before I Disappear | Darren | ||
| Murder of a Cat | Clinton | ||
| Last Weekend | Sean Oakes | ||
| The Living | Teddy | ||
| Seven Lovers | Brian | ||
| 2015 | Bloodsucking Bastards | Evan | |
| The Truth About Lies | Gilby Smalls | ||
| Mojave | Bob | ||
| 2016 | Rebirth | Kyle | |
| 2017 | A Happening of Monumental Proportions | Mr. Rolf | |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream | Bottom | Also producer | |
| The Dark Tower | Pimli | ||
| 2018 | You Might Be the Killer | Sam | |
| 2019 | Fanboy | Jeremiah Brennan | Short film |
| Jungleland | Buck Noble | ||
| 2021 | Mass | — | Director, writer, and producer |
| 2022 | Silk | Short Sol | Short film |
| 2024 | They Whisper | Silas | |
| Half Lives | Luke |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Frasier | Aaron | Episode: "Good Grief" |
| 2007 | Untitled Christine Taylor Project | Brian | TV movie |
| 2008 | Welcome to The Captain | Josh Flug | 5 episodes |
| 2008 | Private Practice | Brian | Episode: "Equal & Opposite" |
| 2008 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | College Student | Episode: "Who Pooped the Bed?" |
| 2009–2010 | Dollhouse | Topher Brink | 27 episodes |
| 2011 | Goodnight Burbank | Chaz Parker | Episode: "Lesbians on Acid" |
| 2012 | Dating Rules from My Future Self | Sorbet Guy | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | The Good Wife | Eugene | Episode: "A More Perfect Union" |
| 2014 | Dallas | Hunter McKay | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | TripTank | Various voices | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Elementary | Brendan Farley | Episode: "How the Sausage Is Made" |
| 2017 | Major Crimes | Stan Pearl | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Ballers | Yanni | 3 episodes |
| 2018–2020 | Homecoming | Ron | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | The Loudest Voice | Gabriel Sherman | Episode: "2012" |
| 2022–2023 | Julia | Russell Morash | Main role |
| 2023 | Party Down | Miles | Episode: "Kyle Bradway Is Nitromancer" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Death of a Salesman | Bernard | Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starringPhilip Seymour Hoffman[8] |
| 2014 | You Can't Take It with You | Tony Kirby[9] | Longacre Theatre, starringJames Earl Jones[10] |
| 2025 | Good Night, and Good Luck | Palmer Williams | Winter Garden Theatre |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | MegaBot | Blue[11] | |
| 2012 | JourneyQuest | Silver Tom | 8 episodes |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Chemical Brothers - "The Golden Path" | Main role - Office worker |
