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Fran Kranz
A struggling actor with a passion for directing seeks to prove himself in Hollywood by writing and starring in an indie film that challenges both his talent and his belief in the power of storytelling.
- Also:
- Producer
- Director
In short · Acting since 2000, 3 decades active, 53 credits.
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Biography
Francis Elliott "Fran" Kranz (born July 13, 1981; 5' 10" (1.78 m)) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Topher Brink in Joss Whedon's sci-fi drama *Dollhouse*. He previously starred in the television comedy *Welcome to the Captain*.
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51 credits
Good Night, and Good Luck(2025)
Palmer Williams
Film
Mary Pickford: Love Wild(2024)
Alfred Rupp
Film
Half Lives(2024)
Luke
Film
They Whisper(2024)
Silas
Film
Julia(2022)
Russ Morash
TV
Invasion(2021)
Carmichael (2 Episodes)
TV
Fanboy(2019)
Jeremiah Brennan
Film
Jungleland(2019)
Buck
Film
You Might Be the Killer(2018)
Sam
Film
Long Lost(2018)
Mystery Man
Film
The Truth About Lies(2018)
Gilby Smalls
Film
A Midsummer Night's Dream(2017)
Bottom
Film
The Dark Tower(2017)
Pimli
Film
Rebirth(2016)
Kyle
TV
Rebirth(2016)
Kyle
Film
Bloodsucking Bastards(2015)
Evan
Film
Mojave(2015)
Bob
Film
The Living(2014)
Teddy
Film
Lust for Love(2014)
Astor
Film
Murder of a Cat(2014)
Clinton Moisey
Film
The Lord of Catan(2014)
Penis
Film
Seven Lovers(2014)
Brian
Film
Last Weekend(2014)
Sean Oakes
Film
Before I Disappear(2014)
Darren
Film
It's Not You, It's Me(2013)
Jack
Film
The Cabin in the Woods(2012)
Marty Mikalski
Film
Much Ado About Nothing(2012)
Claudio
Film
The Cabin in the Woods(2011)
Marty Mikalski
Film
Don't Fade Away(2011)
Ben Fishman
Film
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules(2011)
Bill
Film
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Gersh Agency· Updated Jun 10, 2026
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- Eli Roth's History of HorrorSelf (1 Episode) · 2018
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