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Kirk Franklin

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  • Actor
  • Music Department
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Kirk Franklin
It follows an estranged mother and her daughter as they get caught in a snowstorm on Christmas Eve and are forced to take refuge inside a church. They meet a handsome pastor and a music teacher who motivate them to reconnect.
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The Night Before Christmas (2022)
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Kirk Franklin was born on 26 January 1970 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Norbit (2007), Any Given Sunday (1999) and Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996). He has been married to Tammy Collins since 20 January 1996. They have two children.
BornJanuary 26, 1970
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BornJanuary 26, 1970
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    • Awards
      • 39 wins & 38 nominations total

    Photos17

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    Known for

    Eddie Murphy in Norbit (2007)
    Norbit
    4.2
    • Soundtrack("Looking for You")
    • 2007
    Cameron Diaz, Al Pacino, James Woods, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, and LL Cool J in Any Given Sunday (1999)
    Any Given Sunday
    6.9
    • Soundtrack("Revolution")
    • 1999
    Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)
    Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
    6.5
    • Soundtrack("Don't Give Up")
    • 1996
    Amandla Stenberg in The Hate U Give (2018)
    The Hate U Give
    7.5
    • Soundtrack("More Than I Can Bear")
    • 2018

    Credits

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    Producer

    • The One (2023)
      The One
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • The Night Before Christmas (2022)
      The Night Before Christmas
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Yolanda Adams and Serayah in Kingdom Business (2022)
      Kingdom Business
      7.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Kirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas (2021)
      Kirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Sunday Best (2007)
      Sunday Best
      7.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, and Donnie McClurkin in Hopeville (2008)
      Hopeville
      Video
      • producer
      • 2008

    Actor

    • Churchy
      • Freight Train
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2024
    • Yolanda Adams and Serayah in Kingdom Business (2022)
      Kingdom Business
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Deacon D'Wayne
      • 2022–2023
    • Kirk Franklin in Kirk Franklin: Try Love (2023)
      Kirk Franklin: Try Love
      Music Video
      • 2023
    • Kirk Franklin: All Things (2023)
      Kirk Franklin: All Things
      Music Video
      • Kirk Franklin
      • 2023
    • The Night Before Christmas (2022)
      The Night Before Christmas
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • 2022
    • Kirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas (2021)
      Kirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • 2021
    • Mariah Carey & Khalid & Kirk Franklin: Fall in Love at Christmas (2021)
      Mariah Carey & Khalid & Kirk Franklin: Fall in Love at Christmas
      4.4
      Music Video
      • Kirk Franklin
      • 2021
    • Travis Greene - Oil and Water
      Music Video
      • 2021
    • The Jacksons: Can You Feel It (Kirk Franklin Remix) (2021)
      The Jacksons: Can You Feel It (Kirk Franklin Remix)
      7.7
      Music Video
      • Kirk Franklin (voice)
      • 2021
    • Kirk Franklin in Kirk Franklin: OK (2019)
      Kirk Franklin: OK
      Music Video
      • Kirk Franklin
      • 2019
    • Kirk Franklin in Kirk Franklin: Wanna Be Happy? (2015)
      Kirk Franklin: Wanna Be Happy?
      Music Video
      • Kirk Franklin
      • 2015
    • Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, and Jeremy Jordan in Joyful Noise (2012)
      Joyful Noise
      5.7
      • Baylor Sykes
      • 2012
    • Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, and Donnie McClurkin in Hopeville (2008)
      Hopeville
      Video
      • 2008
    • Sweating in the Spirit (2005)
      Sweating in the Spirit
      9.0
      Video
      • 2005
    • The Proud Family (2001)
      The Proud Family
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Reverend Haygood (voice)
      • 2003
    • Tamera Mowry-Housley, Irma P. Hall, and Darius McCrary in Something to Sing About (2000)
      Something to Sing About
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Charles
      • 2000

    Music Department

    • The 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (2022)
      The 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
      6.9
      TV Special
      • orchestration
      • 2022
    • Yolanda Adams and Serayah in Kingdom Business (2022)
      Kingdom Business
      7.5
      TV Series
      • executive music producer
      • 2022
    • God's Property Feat. Kirk Franklin & Cheryl James: Stomp (1997)
      God's Property Feat. Kirk Franklin & Cheryl James: Stomp
      6.6
      Music Video
      • music producer
      • 1997
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    Videos8

    Joyful Noise
    Clip 0:55
    Joyful Noise
    Joyful Noise
    Clip 0:56
    Joyful Noise
    Joyful Noise
    Clip 0:56
    Joyful Noise
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 0:36
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:32
    Official Trailer
    The jesus Music
    Trailer 2:35
    The jesus Music

    Personal details

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    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
    • Alternative names
      • Kirk Franklin & The Family
    • Height
      • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
    • Born
      • January 26, 1970
      • Fort Worth, Texas, USA
    • Spouse
      • Tammy CollinsJanuary 20, 1996 - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      CD: "Hero"
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

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

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    • How old is Kirk Franklin?
      55 years old
    • When was Kirk Franklin born?
      January 26, 1970
    • Where was Kirk Franklin born?
      Fort Worth, Texas, USA
    • How tall is Kirk Franklin?
      5 feet 5 inches, or 1.65 meters
    • What is Kirk Franklin known for?
      Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Any Given Sunday, Norbit, and The Hate U Give

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