Nelson Franklin
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Franklin was born to father Howard Franklin, a screenwriter and director. His stepmother is DJ Anne Litt. Franklin attended high school at Campbell Hall School in Studio City, California. He graduated from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Franklin's first major role was a recurring role as Nick, the I.T. worker on NBC's The Office. Franklin later went on to appear as a series regular on the short-lived FOX comedy series Traffic Light. He appears with another Office actor, David Denman, who played Pam's ex-fiancée Roy. His side projects include a short for Funny or Die: a fake commercial promoting the Dudes-N-Bros Talking Points System, which is a service that helps guys who aren't dudes or bros hold a conversation with dudes and bros. He co-starred on the CBS sitcom The Millers and appeared on FOX sitcom New Girl, the HBO political comedy Veep, Black-ish, and Abby's.
Known for
Credits
The Social Reckoning (2026)
as Tom
Captain Marvel (2019)
as Medical Examiner
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
as Comeau
Argo (2012)
as LA Times Reporter
Sweet Girl (2021)
as Martin Bennett
Unfrosted (2024)
as Davey Wilson
Battle of the Sexes (2017)
as TV Reporter
I Love You, Man (2009)
as Sidney's Buddy
Wake (2026)
Actor
Jobs (2013)
as Bill Atkinson
You People (2023)
as Director
Answer This! (2011)
as James Koogly
Hello Ladies: The Movie (2014)
as Yogurt Director
Being the Ricardos (2021)
as Joe Strickland
A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)
as P.J. O'Rourke
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics (2020)
as Young Lewis Black
Unicorn Store (2017)
as Aaron
Band Aid (2017)
as Ned
Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018)
as Markowitz
Hero Mode (2021)
as Rick
Gemini (2017)
as Greg
The Napa Boys (2026)
as Kevin
Tone-Deaf (2019)
as York
Waiting for Forever (2010)
as Joe
The Gutter (2024)
as Some Winner
King Knight (2022)
as Angus
Basic (2026)
Actor
Berkeley (2005)
as Frat Prez
Fixed (2018)
as Jason
The Relationtrip (2017)
as Buddy
Gone Hollywood (2019)
as Doug Ettinger
Ghost Phone (2013)
as Will
Cosmetic Criminals (2024)
as Brian
Basic (2020)
as Nick