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
Captain Marvel (2019)
as Medical Examiner
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
as Comeau
Argo (2012)
as LA Times Reporter
The Social Reckoning (2026)
Actor
Sweet Girl (2021)
as Martin Bennett
The Napa Boys (2026)
as Kevin
I Love You, Man (2009)
as Sidney's Buddy
You People (2023)
as Director
Unfrosted (2024)
as Davey Wilson
Jobs (2013)
as Bill Atkinson
Battle of the Sexes (2017)
as TV Reporter
Being the Ricardos (2021)
as Joe Strickland
Unicorn Store (2017)
as Aaron
Band Aid (2017)
as Ned
A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)
as P.J. O'Rourke
Gemini (2017)
as Greg
Hero Mode (2021)
as Rick
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics (2020)
as Young Lewis Black
King Knight (2022)
as Angus
Tone-Deaf (2019)
as York
Answer This! (2011)
as James Koogly
The Gutter (2024)
as Some Winner
Basic (2026)
Actor
Hello Ladies: The Movie (2014)
as Yogurt Director
Waiting for Forever (2010)
as Joe
Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018)
as Markowitz
Ghost Phone (2013)
as Will
Wake (—)
Actor
Gone Hollywood (2019)
as Doug Ettinger
Berkeley (2005)
as Frat Prez
The Relationtrip (2017)
as Buddy
Fixed (2018)
as Jason
Cosmetic Criminals (2024)
as Brian
Basic (2020)
as Nick