Kirk Franklin

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Kirk Franklin

Acting 56 January 26, 1970

Dallas, Texas, USA

Kirk Dewayne Franklin is an American gospel musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Franklin's accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. Variety has called Franklin a…

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Space Jam: A New Legacy

Space Jam: A New Legacy

6.6 2021 Movie
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.9 1975 TV Show
The View

The View

4.3 1997 TV Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Jennifer Hudson Show

5.6 2022 TV Show
LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

5.6 1988 TV Show
The Sherri Shepherd Show

The Sherri Shepherd Show

2.6 2022 TV Show
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

5.4 1992 TV Show
Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall

4.7 2019 TV Show
Today

Today

5.6 1952 TV Show
Sister, Sister

Sister, Sister

7.0 1994 TV Show
Greenleaf

Greenleaf

7.1 2016 TV Show
Joyful Noise

Joyful Noise

6.4 2012 Movie

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Kirk Dewayne Franklin is an American gospel musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Franklin's accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. Variety has called Franklin a "Reigning King of Urban Gospel", and Franklin is one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    K-Pops!

    Movie Kirk Franklin

  2. 2025
    We Want the Funk!

    Movie Self

  3. 2024
    Little Big Town's Christmas at the Opry

    Movie

  4. 2022
    Kirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas

    Movie Teacher

  5. 2022
    The Jennifer Hudson Show

    TV show Self

  6. 2022
    The Sherri Shepherd Show

    TV show Self - Guest

  7. 2022
    Kingdom Business

    TV show Executive Producer

  8. 2021
    Kirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas

    Movie Self

  9. 2021
    Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues

    Movie Self

  10. 2021
    The Jesus Music

    Movie Self

  11. 2021
    Space Jam: A New Legacy

    Movie Songs

  12. 2020
    Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

    Movie Self

  13. 2020
    VERZUZ

    TV show Self

  14. 2019
    Tamron Hall

    TV show Self - Guest

  15. 2019
    Kingdom Men Rising

    Movie Self

  16. 2018
    Uncensored

    TV show

More credits
  1. 2016
    Greenleaf

    TV show Kirk Franklin

  2. 2012
    Joyful Noise

    Movie Baylor Sykes

  3. 2009
    WOW Gospel 2009

    Movie

  4. 2008
    Hopeville

    Movie

  5. 2007
    Sunday Best

    TV show

  6. 2006
    WOW Gospel 2006

    Movie

  7. 2004
    Higher Ground: Voices of Contemporary Gospel Music

    Movie

  8. 2003
    Whatcha Lookin' 4

    Movie Self

  9. 2002
    The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: Live

    Movie Self

  10. 2002
    The WOW Gospel 2002: 12 Top Videos

    Movie

  11. 2001
    BET Awards

    TV show Self - Performer & Honoree

  12. 2000
    Something to Sing About

    Movie Charles

  13. 2000
    M2K Video Gospel 2000

    Movie

  14. 1999
    Kirk Franklin: The Nu Nation Tour

    Movie

  15. 1998
    Kirk Franklin and the Family: Live

    Movie Self

  16. 1998
    WOW Gospel 1998

    Movie

  17. 1997
    The View

    TV show Self - Guest

  18. 1996
    Kirk Franklin & The Family: Whatcha Lookin' 4

    Movie

  19. 1994
    Sister, Sister

    TV show James Henry

  20. 1992
    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    TV show Self

  21. 1988
    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    TV show Self

  22. 1975
    Saturday Night Live

    TV show Self - Musical Guest

  23. 1959
    The Grammys

    TV show Self

  24. 1952
    Today

    TV show Self