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BIO

Broadway: China Doll, You Can't Take it With You, Death of a Salesman. Off-Broadway: Illyria (Public Theater), Bachelorette (Second Stage). TV: Dallas, Elementary, Homecoming, JourneyQuest, Major Crimes, Dollhouse, The Good Wife, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Frasier. Film: Mojave, Last Weekend, Murder of a Cat, Cabin in the Woods, Much Ado About Nothing, The Village, Donnie Darko, Training Day, Matchstick Men. Education: Yale.


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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere at the Public Theater, 2017
Merle Debuskey

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Tony Kirby

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Bernard

Movies

Training Day
[ 2001 ] College Driver
Donnie Darko
[ 2001 ] Psenger
Orange County
[ 2002 ] Shane Brainard
Swordswallowers and Thin Men
[ 2003 ] Adrian
Matchstick Men
[ 2003 ] Slacker Boyfriend
The Village
[ 2004 ] Christop Crane
Admissions
[ 2004 ] James Parks
Whirlygirl
[ 2006 ] Freddie
The Night of the White Pants
[ 2006 ] Millian Hagan
Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas
[ 2006 ] Ralph
The TV Set
[ 2006 ] Zach Harper
Rise: Blood Hunter
[ 2007 ] Alex
Careless
[ 2007 ] Mitch
Wieners
[ 2008 ] Joel
Shades of Ray
[ 2008 ] Sal Garfinkle
Homeland
[ 2009 ] Arne
My Two Fans
[ 2009 ] Thad
Don't Fade Away
[ 2010 ] Ben Fishman
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
[ 2011 ] Bill
The Cabin in the Woods
[ 2011 ] Marty
Much Ado About Nothing
[ 2012 ] Claudio
Putzel
[ 2012 ] Salmon Guy
Lust for Love
[ 2014 ] Astor
Seven Lovers
[ 2014 ] Brian
Murder of a Cat
[ 2014 ] Clinton Moisey
Before I Disappear
[ 2014 ] Darren
Last Weekend
[ 2014 ] Sean Oakes
The Living
[ 2014 ] Teddy
Mojave
[ 2015 ] Bob
Bloodsucking Bastards
[ 2015 ] Evan
Rebirth
[ 2016 ] Kyle
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 2017 ] Bottom
A Happening of Monumental Proportions
[ 2017 ] Mr. Rolf
The Dark Tower
[ 2017 ] Pimli
The Truth About Lies
[ 2018 ] Gilby Smalls
Long Lost
[ 2018 ] Mystery Man
You Might Be the Killer
[ 2018 ] Sam
Jungleland
[ 2019 ] Buck
Mass
[ 2021 ] writer
Half Lives
[ 2024 ] Luke
They Whisper
[ 2024 ] Silas
Half Lives
[ 2024 ] Luke
They Whisper
[ 2024 ] Silas

TV Shows

Dollhouse
Topher Brink
Homecoming
Ron
JourneyQuest
Silver Tom
JourneyQuest
[ 2012-2024 ] Silver Tom
JourneyQuest
[ 2012-2024 ] Silver Tom

Videos

News


Photos: George Clooney and the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Take Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 4, 2025

George Clooney has officially made his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos of Clooney and the cast taking their bows on Opening Night!
Review Roundup: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Brings George Clooney To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck opens on Broadway starring Hollywood icon, George Clooney in his long-awaited Broadway debut in a new production directed by David Cromer. Read the reviews!
Photos: First Look at GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Starring George Clooney
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, just released production photos. Directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, the play is now in preview performances, with an official Opening Night tomorrow, Thursday, April 3, at the historic Winter Garden Theatre.
Video: Ilana Glazer Shares Hair Routine For $6K Wig in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK on Broadway
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2025

Ilana Glazer is sharing a look behind the $6000 wig she wears in Good Night, And Good Luck on Broadway in a new video. While backstage, the actress shared a look inside how she gets into costume to play Shirley Wershba in Good Night, And Good Luck.
Video: George Clooney Explains Why GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Still Resonates
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

On Sunday's 60 Minutes, George Clooney took the outlet behind-the-scenes of his Broadway debut Good Night, and Good Luck, based on the true story of journalist Edward R. Murrow. In the segment, the actor discusses why the play remains timely in 2025. Watch the video now!
How David Caparelliotis Assembled The All-Star Ensemble of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2025

For the last two years, casting director David Caparelliotis has been hard at work, piecing together the puzzle that is the ensemble cast of Good Night, and Good Luck. What exactly goes into casting a show with such star-power? Caparelliotis checked in with BroadwayWorld to chat about his process in assembling this epic ensemble.
Photos/Video: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Begins Previews On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Tonight, George Clooney and company took their first Broadway bow in Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by Mr. Clooney and Grant Heslov at the historic Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway). Check out photos and video of the play's Broadway debut!
Photo: First Look at George Clooney in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Get an first look at George Clooney's Broadway debut as Edward R. Murrow in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK.
Photo: George Clooney and More in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Cast Portrait
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

You can now get a first look at a cast portrait of the company of Broadway's Good Night, and Good Luck, starring George Clooney in his Broadway debut. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK to Offer $49 and $69 Tickets Through Lottery, Rush and Standing Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

Digital lottery, rush, and standing room policies will launch for Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: George Clooney Jokes That Learning GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Lines Is a 'Nightmare'
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025

George Clooney sat down with Stephen Colbert last night to discuss his upcoming Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck. Watch videos from his appearance now!
Up on the Marquee: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is getting ready for Broadway! The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Winter Garden Theatre here!
Photos: George Clooney Introduces the Broadway Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 7, 2025

Explore exclusive photos as George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and David Cromer reveal the star-studded cast of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre.
Video: GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK Star George Clooney Talks Rehearsing Around the House
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, met the press today. The play's star stopped in with Access Online to chat about his Broadway debut, the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day and more! Watch the video!
GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK Adds Ilana Glazer, Glenn Fleshler, And More; Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, has announced full casting for its Broadway engagement.
David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023

Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.
Video: Watch Max's JULIA Season Two Trailer With David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth & More
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2023

In season two, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca’s home in France to find that her success has changed everything. Returning series regulars include Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy. Watch the video now!
Karen Allen & Reed Birney to Star in World Premiere Of Donald Margulies' LUNAR ECLIPSE at Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

'Lunar Eclipse,' a new play by Donald Margulies, makes its world premiere at Shakespeare & Company. Directed by James Warwick, the play features Karen Allen and Reed Birney as a long-married couple reflecting on life and time during a lunar eclipse.
Finn Wittrock, Reed Birney & More to Star in Shakespeare & Company's 46th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

Shakespeare & Company has announced the casts for their 46th Season Thieves of Love. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Fran Kranz been in?

Fran Kranz has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Fran Kranz been in?

Fran Kranz has not appeared in the West End.

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