Carl Franklin
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Carl Franklin (born April 11, 1949) is an American actor, screenwriter and film and television director. Franklin is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley and continued his education at the AFI Conservatory, where he graduated with an M.F.A. degree in directing in 1986. Franklin is most noted for Devil in a Blue Dress, which was based on the book by Walter Mosley and starred Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle. Description above from the Wikipedia article Carl Franklin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Carl Franklin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Carl Franklin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Carl Franklin's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of Carl Franklin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Last Stand at Lang Mei, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Carl Franklin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Carl Franklin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Carl Franklin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dancing with the Devil: Carl Franklin on 'Devil in a Blue Dress' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Hitchcocked! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Shooting the Police: Cops on Film | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dark and Deadly: Fifty Years of Film Noir | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | In the Heat of Passion | Police Det. Rooker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Full Fathom Five | Fletcher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Last Stand at Lang Mei | Sergeant T. Deveraux | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Eye of the Eagle 2: Inside the Enemy | Col. Rawlins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Too Good to Be True | Dr. Boyd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Smoky Mountain Christmas | Lt. Danvers | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | One Cooks, the Other Doesn't | Officer Lloyd Green | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Joshua's World | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Legend of the Golden Gun | Joshua Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Fantastic Journey | Dr. Fred Walters | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy | Hovey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Five on the Black Hand Side | Marvin | Hit | Similar → |
Carl Franklin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Carl Franklin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carl Franklin is "Last Stand at Lang Mei" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Carl Franklin acted in?
Carl Franklin has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Carl Franklin?
Other notable films include "Five on the Black Hand Side", "Eye of the Eagle 2: Inside the Enemy", and "Hitchcocked!".