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Fran Kranz

Broadway: China Doll, You Can't Take it With You, Death of a Salesman. Off-Broadway: Illyria (Public Theater), Bachelorette (Second Stage).

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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

Good Night, and Good Luck Good Night, and Good Luck
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Palmer Williams
Illyria Illyria
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere at the Public Theater, 2017
Merle Debuskey
China Doll China Doll
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Performer
You Can't Take It with You You Can't Take It with You
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Tony Kirby
Death of a Salesman Death of a Salesman
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Bernard

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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
[ 2012-2024 ] Silver Tom
Good Night, and Good Luck
[ 2025-2025 ] Palmer Williams

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Noah Jupe, Sadie Sink, Tom Fletcher and More Nominated for 2026 Stage Debut Awards Photo
Noah Jupe, Sadie Sink, Tom Fletcher and More Nominated for 2026 Stage Debut Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026

Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes are among nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2026, with winners to be revealed at a London ceremony on September 27.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 1, 2026- Inside MISCAST26 with Lea Michele, Darren Cri Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 1, 2026- Inside MISCAST26 with Lea Michele, Darren Criss and More
by - May 1, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: MASS, Donmar Warehouse Photo
Review: MASS, Donmar Warehouse
by Cheryl Markosky - Apr 30, 2026

At the end of Mass, currently celebrating its world stage premiere at London's Donmar Warehouse, my visibly moved son says, 'That's the best play I'll see this year.' And he's absolutely right. Director Carrie Cracknell's incredible interpretation of American actor-turned-writer Fran Kranz's stage script based on his 2021 independent film is simple, but also searingly powerful.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of MASS at Donmar Warehouse Photo
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of MASS at Donmar Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos for MASS, the world premiere play by Fran Kranz, at Donmar Warehouse. The production is directed by Carrie Cracknell.
Photos: First Look At MASS In Rehearsals at Donmar Warehouse Photo
Photos: First Look At MASS In Rehearsals at Donmar Warehouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for MASS, the world premiere play by Fran Kranz, ahead of its upcoming run at Donmar Warehouse. Directed by Carrie Cracknell.
Russell Tovey-Led THE GUILTY and More Set For Donmar Warehouse 2026 Season Photo
Russell Tovey-Led THE GUILTY and More Set For Donmar Warehouse 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Further programming has been announced for the 2026 season at the Donmar Warehouse including three world premieres and a major revival. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Stream George Clooney in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK on Prime Video Photo
Stream George Clooney in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK on Prime Video
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

George Clooney’s Broadway debut, Good Night, and Good Luck, is now available to stream on Prime Video! The production was broadcast live on CNN on June 7.
How to Watch CNN's Presentation of Broadway's GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Photo
How to Watch CNN's Presentation of Broadway's GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

On Saturday, June 7 at 7pm ET, Good Night, and Good Luck will air live on CNN and CNN International and stream live without requiring a cable login on connected TVs and mobile apps. It will also stream live on Max across all subscription plans.
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Recoups On Broadway Photo
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Recoups On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, and directed by David Cromer, has announced that it has recouped its initial investment of $9.5 million in only 7 and a half weeks on Broadway.
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK to Offer 2,000 Tickets to NYC Students Photo
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK to Offer 2,000 Tickets to NYC Students
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is partnering with the New York City Department of Education to provide 2,000 tickets to New York City Public School students. Learn more here!
Video: George Clooney Talks 'Nerve-Wracking' Broadway Debut Photo
Video: George Clooney Talks 'Nerve-Wracking' Broadway Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2025

CBS' Road to the Tonys series continues with George Clooney, who has recently made his Broadway debut with the new play Good Night, and Good Luck. Watch the segment now.
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Breaks Record as Highest Grossing Broadway Play Photo
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Breaks Record as Highest Grossing Broadway Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, and directed by David Cromer, has broken its own all-time record for highest grossing play in Broadway history. Learn more about the play here!
Photos: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Opening Night Brings Out Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Zeg Photo
Photos: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Opening Night Brings Out Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Zegler and More
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 opening night!
Photos: George Clooney and the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Take Opening Night B Photo
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 Photo
Review Roundup: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Brings George Clooney To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 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 Photo
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 GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Photo
Video: Ilana Glazer Shares Hair Routine For GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
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 Photo
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!
Photos/Video: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Begins Previews On Broadway Photo
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 Photo
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.
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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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