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Kirk Franklin

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jan 26, 1970 (56 years old)

Place of Birth

Dallas, Texas, USA

Biography

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.

Known For

Acting
2026K-Pops!Kirk Franklin
2025We Want the Funk!Self
2024Little Big Town's Christmas at the Opry
2022Kirk Franklin's The Night Before ChristmasTeacher
2022SherriSelf - Guest
2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf
2021Kirk Franklin's A Gospel ChristmasSelf
2021Mariah's Christmas: The Magic ContinuesSelf
2021The Jesus MusicSelf
2020Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief EffortSelf
2020VERZUZSelf
2019Kingdom Men RisingSelf
2019Tamron HallSelf - Guest
2018Uncensored
2016GreenleafKirk Franklin
2012Joyful NoiseBaylor Sykes
2008Hopeville
2007Sunday Best
2004Higher Ground: Voices of Contemporary Gospel Music
2003Whatcha Lookin' 4Self
2002The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: LiveSelf
2001BET AwardsSelf - Performer & Honoree
2001BET AwardsSelf - Performer
2000Something to Sing AboutCharles
1998Kirk Franklin and the Family: LiveSelf
1997The ViewSelf - Guest
1997The ViewSelf
1994Sister, SisterJames Henry
1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf
1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest
1959The GrammysSelf
1952TodaySelf
-Malaco Records Presents: Gospel LegendsSelf
Production
2022Kirk Franklin's The Night Before ChristmasExecutive Producer
2022Kingdom BusinessExecutive Producer
2021Kirk Franklin's A Gospel ChristmasExecutive Producer
2003Whatcha Lookin' 4Producer
2002The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: LiveExecutive Producer