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Benjamin Franklin was one of the most influential and multifaceted figures of the 18th century, whose contributions to science, politics, and public life had a lasting impact. A pioneering experimenter in the field of electricity, Franklin conducted groundbreaking research that helped unlock its mysteries and laid the foundation for future scientific advancements. His political career was equally significant, as he played a key role in the American Revolution and the formation of the United States. As a diplomat, inventor, writer, and civic leader, Franklin's work spanned numerous fields, making him a central figure in both the scientific and political history of his time.
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Peter Coyote
as Narrator
Mandy Patinkin
as Benjamin Franklin
Josh Lucas
as William Franklin
Liam Neeson
as Ambassador Lord Stormont
Walter Isaacson
as Self, author of 'Benjamin Franklin: An American Life'
H W Brands
as Self, author of 'The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin'
Joseph Ellis
as Self, historian
Christopher L Brown
as Self, historian
Stacy Schiff
as Self, author
Joyce Chaplin
as Self, historian
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