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Al Franken
★ Acting

Al Franken

Born 1951 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1975–2026

Al Franken, born in 1951, got his start in comedy during the 1970s, contributing to the satirical edge of American entertainment. He appears in Tunnel Vision (1976), where his comedic chops shine through in a narrative that explores absurdity and satire. Beyond his film career, Franken became a notable figure in politics, serving as a U.S. senator for Minnesota. His work in Tunnel Vision adds a unique layer to his multifaceted legacy, bridging humor and social commentary.

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Tunnel Vision

Tunnel Vision

1976 ★ 5.3
as Al

A committee investigating TV's first uncensored network examines a typical day's programming, which includes shows, commercials, news programs, you name it. What they discover will surely crack you up! This outrageous and irreverent spoof of television launched the careers of some of the greatest comedians of all time.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

145 credits
2020s 6 credits
2026
Lorne as Self
Movie ★ 7.2
2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music as Self - SNL Writer / Self - Cast Member / Self - Producer 1975 - 1995
Movie ★ 7.8
2025
Movie
2025
The Residence as Aaron Filkins
TV ★ 7.5
2025
TV ★ 8.0
2024
Movie ★ 6.9
2010s 16 credits
2019
Movie ★ 7.2
2018
Minnesota Experience as Self (archive footage)
TV
2017
Movie ★ 6.6
2017
The Words That Built America as Self - Reader: The Constitution
Movie ★ 6.0
2017
Movie ★ 8.1
2017
Hot Grease as Self
Movie
2017
TV ★ 6.6
2017
TV ★ 6.6
2016
Chelsea as Self
TV ★ 5.1
2014
TV ★ 5.2
2011
Hot Coffee as Self
Movie ★ 7.2
2010
Conan as Self
TV ★ 7.2
2000s 20 credits
2008
Movie ★ 4.6
2006
Movie ★ 6.9
2005
Movie ★ 7.4
2005
Movie ★ 7.7
2005
TV ★ 6.9
2004
Movie ★ 7.0
2004
Wellstone! as Self
Movie
2004
The Manchurian Candidate as TV Commentator
Movie ★ 6.5
2004
TV ★ 10.0
2003
TV ★ 6.0
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Guest
TV ★ 5.4
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Guest Host
TV ★ 5.4
2002
Movie ★ 5.5
2001
Harvard Man as Al Franken
Movie ★ 4.7
2000
Clerks as Mayor McCheese (voice)
TV ★ 7.2
1990s 18 credits
1998
LateLine as Al Freundlich
TV ★ 7.0
1998
TV ★ 8.1
1997
Movie ★ 4.5
1997
The View as Self
TV ★ 4.4
1996
TV ★ 6.4
1996
TV ★ 4.1
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun as Frank Gansmiller
TV ★ 7.5
1996
The Daily Show as Self - Guest Host
TV ★ 6.4
1995
Stuart Saves His Family as Stuart Smalley
Movie ★ 5.3
1995
TV ★ 7.9
1994
When a Man Loves a Woman as Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1993
TV ★ 5.6
1993
TV ★ 7.3
1993
TV ★ 6.4
1992
TV ★ 5.4
1992
TV ★ 7.7
1980s 8 credits
1989
Movie ★ 7.8
1986
Movie ★ 4.2
1983
Movie ★ 8.0
1983
Trading Places as Baggage Handler #1
Movie ★ 7.2
1981
Movie ★ 8.5
1970s 58 credits
1976
Movie ★ 4.8
1975
Saturday Night Live as McSooshi Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Various Characters
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Special Guest
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Judge / Cook (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Ron Ziegler (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Crowd Member (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Phone Technician (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Pong Player (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Mourner (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Pong Player #1 (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Pong Player on the Right (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Guest (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Player on the Left (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Bee / Pong Player (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Dancer (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Lab Technician (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Wanderer (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Voice of Senator / Dr. Alan S. Franken (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Various / Football Player (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as George Jessel / Various (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Various (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Patron (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Patron / Extra (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Mr. Arkansas
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Passenger (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Patron / Jewish Warrior (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Ray Floyd (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Lester Crackfield (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Rod M (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Pete Tagliani
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Guard (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Buzz (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Customer (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as René (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Student (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Two Mile Player (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Shipmate (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Cardinal / Brad Gunderic / Soldier (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Soldier (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Camper (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Caveman / Motorist (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Pinklisting Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as The Life of Vlad the Impalere announcer (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Russian Translator (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Narrator: Big Ball of Sports (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Bartender (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Henry Kissinger (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as ICM Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Various / Announcer (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Psycho Mutant (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Sen. Paul Simon (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self / Pat Robinson (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1975
Saturday Night Live as Stuart Smalley (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2024
Movie ★ 6.9
1990s 10 credits
1998
LateLine Writer
TV ★ 7.0
1998
LateLine Producer
TV ★ 7.0
1998
LateLine Creator
TV ★ 7.0
1995
Movie ★ 5.3
1995
Movie ★ 5.3
1995
TV ★ 7.9
1994
Movie ★ 6.6
1994
When a Man Loves a Woman Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.6
1993
TV ★ 5.6
1980s 4 credits
1986
Movie ★ 4.2
1983
Movie ★ 8.0
1983
Movie ★ 5.1
1981
Movie ★ 7.6
1970s 4 credits
1979
Movie ★ 7.0
1977
Movie ★ 8.3
1975
TV ★ 6.9
1975
TV ★ 6.9