Acting · Dallas, Texas, USA · Born January 26, 1970
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.
MovieK-Pops!
2026
as Kirk Franklin
MovieWe Want the Funk!
2025
as Self
MovieLittle Big Town's Christmas at the Opry
2024
MovieKirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas
2022
as Teacher
TVSherri
2022
as Self - Guest
TVThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
MovieWOW Gospel 1997
2022
MovieKirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas
2021
as Self
MovieMariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues
2021
as Self
MovieThe Jesus Music
2021
as Self
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
2020
as Self
TVVERZUZ
2020
as Self
TVTamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
MovieKingdom Men Rising
2019
as Self
TVUncensored
2018
TVGreenleaf
2016
as Kirk Franklin
MovieJoyful Noise
2012
as Baylor Sykes
MovieWOW Gospel 2009
2009
MovieHopeville
2008
TVSunday Best
2007
MovieWOW Gospel 2006
2006
Higher Ground: Voices of Contemporary Gospel Music
2004
MovieWhatcha Lookin' 4
2003
as Self
MovieThe Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: Live
2002
as Self
MovieThe WOW Gospel 2002: 12 Top Videos
2002
TVBET Awards
2001
as Self - Performer & Honoree
MovieSomething to Sing About
2000
as Charles
MovieM2K Video Gospel 2000
2000
MovieKirk Franklin: The Nu Nation Tour
1999
MovieKirk Franklin and the Family: Live
1998
as Self
MovieWOW Gospel 1998
1998
TVThe View
1997
as Self - Guest
MovieKirk Franklin & The Family: Whatcha Lookin' 4
1996
TVSister, Sister
1994
as James Henry
TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
as Self
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
TVThe Grammys
1959
as Self
TVToday
1952
as Self
MovieMalaco Records Presents: Gospel Legends
as Self
