Carl Franzoni
ActingAbout Carl Franzoni
Franzoni was the archetypal 'King of the Freaks' of the Californian happenings of the 1960s. 'Captain' of a large Laurel Canyon dance troupe, with artistic talent supplied by Vito Paulekas, the regularly spliffed-out Franzoni would perform in Ciro's at 8433 Sunset Strip. It was here in early 1965 that The Byrds residencies led to them journeying on a tour of Middle America with a group of 'flower children' and dancers that included Paulekas and Franzoni. An inspiration to Frank Zappa in the composing of "Hungry Freaks, Daddy" and illustrator of a pair of psychedelic FZ shoes, Franzoni appeared in 'films' such as "LSD-25", "You Are What You Eat" and "Mondo Hollywood". He also features in "The Cool Ones" dancing at the Whisky A Go Go on the Strip and was part of a regular dance troupe.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Carl Franzoni reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Carl Franzoni's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Carl Franzoni remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Carl Franzoni Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Carl Franzoni's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Carl Franzoni.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Stupor Mundi: Livre 1, Rituel de décapitation du pape | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Stupor Mundi: Livre 2, Les Hommes qui mangèrent la montagne | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | You Are What You Eat | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Something's Happening | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Trip | Freak Out Dancer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Mondo Hollywood | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Cool Ones | Dancer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | LSD-25 | - | Flop | Similar → |
Carl Franzoni - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Carl Franzoni?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carl Franzoni is "Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!" with a rating of 8.6/10.
How many movies has Carl Franzoni acted in?
Carl Franzoni has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Carl Franzoni?
Other notable films include "Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie", "The Trip", and "Mondo Hollywood".