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Is the first gospel singer to have his music featured on a movie soundtrack.

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in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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2012 Joyful Noise (writer: "In Love" / performer: "In Love" / producer: "In Love")
 
2009 90210 (TV series)
– Hello, Goodbye, Amen (2009) ("Keep Your Head" - uncredited)
 
2007 Norbit (writer: "Looking for You" / performer: "Looking for You")
 
2006 My Brother (writer: "Why We Sing" / as K. Franklin)
 
2005 The Gospel (writer: "Awesome God He Reigns", "Still Alive", "Please Answer", "Peace Like a River", "Everything's Gonna Be Alright", "Seasons Change", "Child's Song", "Now Behold the Lamb" / performer: "Still Alive", "Ooh Child Urban Mix" / producer: "Still Alive", "Please Answer", "Peace Like a River")
 
2004 Higher Ground: Voices of Contemporary Gospel Music (video documentary) (writer: "Stomp Remix", "Holy One")
 
2001 Boycott (TV movie) (writer: "Revolution" / performer: "Revolution")
 
2001 Kingdom Come (writer: "Kingdom Come", "It's Alright", "Someday", "Every Woman", "Stand", "Thy Will Be Done", "Daddy's Song", "Try Me", "Thank You" / performer: "Kingdom Come", "Thank You" / producer: "Kingdom Come", "It's Alright", "Someday", "Every Woman", "Stand", "Thy Will Be Done", "Daddy's Song", "Try Me", "Thank You")
 
1999 Play It to the Bone (writer: "Gonna Be a Lovely Day")
 
1999 Any Given Sunday (writer: "REVOLUTION" / performer: "REVOLUTION")
 
1996 Get on the Bus (writer: "My Life Is In Your Hands" / performer: "My Life Is In Your Hands" / producer: "My Life Is In Your Hands")
 
1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (performer: "Don't Give Up")
 
Show ShowActor (6 titles)
2012 Joyful Noise
Baylor Sykes
 
2005 Sweating in the Spirit (video)
 
2003 The Proud Family (TV series)
Reverend Haygood
– The Camp,... the Counselor,... the Mole,... and the Rock (2003) … Reverend Haygood (voice)
 
2001 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
– Episode #9.68 (2001)
 
2000 Something to Sing About (TV movie)
Charles
 
1998 Sister, Sister (TV series)
James Henry
– My Father's House (1998) … James Henry
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2011 The Hot 10 (TV series) (thanks - 2 episodes)
– Episode #1.17 (2011) (thanks)
– Episode #1.16 (2011) (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (52 titles)
2012 Celebration of Gospel (TV movie)
Himself
 
2012 43rd NAACP Image Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #1.494 (2011) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
2010-2011 The Mo'Nique Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 July 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 April 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 June 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2011 The Hot 10 (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.7 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 May 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 Life on the Edge: A Global Crisis (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 39th NAACP Image Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 Can You Hear Me Now: The Evolution of Gospel Music (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005-2008 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2007 Sunday Best (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode #1.9 (2007) … Himself - Host
 
2007 Access Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 22nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2006 2006 American Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2006 T.D. Jakes Presents MegaFest: Let It Flow (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 Access Granted (TV series)
Himself
– Kirk Franklin: Imagine Me (2006) … Himself
 
1996-2006 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Kirk Franklin/T-Pain (2006) … Himself
– Episode #25.32 (1996) … Himself
 
2006 21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Night of Joy (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Livin It: Unusual Suspects (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself
– Famous Gospel Singer Admits His Addiction to Porn (2005) … Himself
– Mary Jo Buttafuoco Finally Tells Her Side of the Story (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Sharp Talk (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Black Church (2005) … Himself - Guest
 
2005 25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special (TV special)
Himself
 
2002-2005 Praise the Lord (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 14 February 2005 (2005) … Himself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 10 April 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2005 An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Quincy Jones (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Diamond Life (TV series)
Himself
 
1998-2004 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #12.148 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #11.220 (2003) … Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode #10.39 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 December 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
2004 35th Annual GMA Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 35th NAACP Image Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 Higher Ground: Voices of Contemporary Gospel Music (video documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Pyramid (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Celebration of Gospel (TV movie)
Himself (on video)
 
2002 Essence Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Journeys in Black (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Kirk Franklin (2001) … Himself
 
2001 An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1999 The 41st Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1999 Kirk Franklin: The Nu Nation Tour (video)
Himself
 
1998 Comic Relief VIII (TV special)
Himself (as Kirk Franklin and Nu Nation)
 
1998 Savion Glover's Nu York (TV movie)
Himself
 
1998 The 1998 Soul Train Christmas Starfest (TV movie)
Himself
 
1998 29th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1997 The 1997 Billboard Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
1997 Concert of Hope (TV special)
 
1997 3rd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1997 10th Anniversary Essence Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1997 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 May 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1996 New York Undercover (TV series)
Himself
– A Time of Faith: Part 2 (1996) … Himself (as Kirk Franklin & The Family)
– A Time of Faith: Part 1 (1996) … Himself (as Kirk Franklin & The Family)
 
1996 27th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1994 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 February 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1994 The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2011 Black Girls Rock! 2011 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 The Best of the Doves Marathon (TV movie)
Himself - Performer
 

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Joyful Noise -- Clip: Join The Choir An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Quincy Jones -- US Home Video Trailer from Reelin' In The Years Productions Joyful Noise -- Clip: Walk Away Renee
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CD: "Hero"

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Alternate Names:

Kirk Franklin & The Family | Kirk Franklin and Nu Nation
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Trivia:

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