Chris Franklin Biography

Christopher Franklin is an Australian stand-up comedian and former sailor for the Royal Australian Navy. He is most famous for performing the song “Bloke” (a bogan parody of Meredith Brooks’ song “Bitch”), which was certified platinum, reached No. 1 on the ARIA Charts, and was the twelfth biggest selling single in Australia in 2000. He lives in Launceston, Tasmania.

Chris Franklin Age

Franklin is 57 years old as of 2021, he was born on 16 September 1964, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He celebrates his birthday on 16 September every year and his birth sign is Virgo.

Chris Franklin Height and Weight

Franklin stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height, weight, and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Chris Franklin Education

Unfortunately, details about where Franklin went to high school/college are not known to the public. This section will be updated as soon as the information is available.

Chris Franklin Family, Parents, and Siblings

Franklin was born and raised by his parents in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Franklin’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Chris Franklin Husband, Wife, Dating

Franklin has not gone public with her relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner’s information will be updated as soon as the information is available

Chris Franklin Salary

Details about Franklin’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Chris Franklin Net Worth

Franklin’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a comedian and sailor. Through his various sources of income, Franklin has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Chris Franklin Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Chris Franklin.

Chris Franklin Wiki

Full Names: Christopher Franklin
Popular As: Franklin
Gender: Male
Occupation / Profession: Comedian, sailor
Nationality: Australian
Race / Ethnicity: White
Religion: Not Known
Sexual Orientation: Straight

Chris Franklin Birthday

Age / How Old?: 57 (2021)
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Date of Birth: 16 September 1964
Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Birthday: September 16th

Chris Franklin Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Not Available
Height / How Tall?: Not Known
Weight: Not Known
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Shoe Size: Not Available
Dress Size: Not Available
Breast Size: Not Available
Waist Size: Not Available
Hip Size: Not Available

Chris Franklin Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
Marital Status: Not Known
Husband/Spouse: Not Available
Children: Not Available

Chris Franklin Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million
Salary: Under Review
Source of Income: Comedian, sailor

Chris Franklin Career

Comedy career

Franklin has been performing comedy since October 1997. His accomplishments include:

PBS Radio Golden Stom Award for Best Up & Coming Comedian
National Triple J Raw Comedy winner for Best New Comedian
Grand Finalist National Green Faces competition in Canberra
Third prize – The Comedy Hotel Sydney’s “Night of Nights”

Franklin has shared the stage with Jimeoin, Steady Eddy, Garry Who, Carl Barron, Richard Stubbs, Elliot Goblet, Raymond J Bartholomew, Marty Fields, The Empty Pockets, John Robertson, Peter Rowsthorn, Bob Franklin, Stevie Starr, and Mr. Methane.

Franklin toured extensively with Steady Eddy’s live show Guess Who’s Pissed in 2001. Franklin has also toured Australia with The Radiators. In 2006, a DVD titled “Let Bogans Be Bogans” was released. It includes a stand-up routine by Chris Franklin as well as video clips of his parody songs.

Music

Franklin’s first CD single, “Bloke,” a parody of Meredith Brooks’ song “Bitch,” was released by EMI Music Australia on January 31, 2000. The song debuted at number fifteen on the charts in its first week, quickly rising to number one and platinum status with over 120,000 sales.

“Bloke” was that year’s third best-selling single by an Australian artist. The song was nominated for two ARIA Music Awards in 2000: “Best Comedy Release” and “Highest Selling Single.” Franklin released a second single, “Mullet Head,” a parody of The Radiators’ hit single “Gimme Head,” which is performed live on the single.

“Mullet Head” was nominated for “Best Comedy Release” at the ARIA Music Awards of 2001. On 7 April 2020, Franklin released the single “Stay the F*** at home” with supergroup “Chris Franklin & The Isolators” in collaboration with various Australian music artists in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Chris Franklin Movies and Tv Shows

Franklin has also appeared on television, including:

Hit & Run (Comedychannel)
Good News Week
Live and Kicking (Channel 7 Melb)
Recovery
ABC Raw Comedy Special
Channel 31 (Melb)
Pizza (Fat Pizza) (SBS)
Housos (SBS)
The Footy Show (NRL) (Nine Network)
The Footy Show (AFL) (Nine Network)
Headliners (Foxtel)
Bogan Hunters (7mate)

Frequently Asked Questions About Chris Franklin

Who is Chris Franklin?

Franklin is an Australian stand-up comedian and former sailor for the Royal Australian Navy. He is most famous for performing the song “Bloke” (a bogan parody of Meredith Brooks’ song “Bitch”), which was certified platinum, reached No. 1 on the ARIA Charts, and was the twelfth biggest selling single in Australia in 2000. He lives in Launceston, Tasmania.

How old is Chris Franklin?

Franklin is an American national born on 16 September 1964, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

How tall is Chris Franklin?

Franklin stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Chris Franklin married?

Details about Franklin’s love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.

How much is Chris Franklin worth?

Franklin has an approximate net worth of $1 million and $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry. Franklin has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

How much does Chris Franklin make?