Chris Franklin Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Movies, TV Shows, Songs, and Net Worth

Chris Franklin Biography

Christopher Franklin is an Australian stand-up comedian and one-time sailor for the Royal Australian Navy. He is considerably notable for performing the song “Bloke”, which was certified platinum, advanced No. 1 on the ARIA Charts, and was the twelfth-biggest-selling single in Australia in 2000. He lives in Launceston, Tasmania.

10 Quick Facts About Chris Franklin

• Name: Christopher Franklin
• Age: 59 Years Old
• Birthday: 16 September
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: Comedian, Sailor
• Marital Status: Not Known
• Salary: Not Available
• Net worth: $5 million

Chris Franklin Age

Franklin is 59 years old. He was born on September 16, 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

Franklin stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) tall.

Chris Franklin Weight

Franklin has a moderate weight. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Early Life and Education

Franklin was born in Sydney, and he lived from age 3 to 5 on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea. As a young grown-up, he spent eight years in the Royal Australian Navy as a chef, and he was one of seven selected to cook for Queen Elizabeth II during her holiday to Australia in the 1980s. After this, Franklin left the Navy to take ten years off to travel to Australia. However, Franklin has not disclosed details about where he went to high school/college.

Rise to Fame

Chris is well known for performing the song “Bloke”, which was certified platinum, advanced No. 1 on the ARIA Charts, and was the twelfth-biggest-selling single in Australia in 2000.

Chris Franklin Family

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 Wife

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 Net Worth

Franklin has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars. 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 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?: 59 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Date of Birth: 16 September 1964
• Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Birthday: September 16

Chris Franklin Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
• Weight: Moderate
• 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 Known
• Children: Not Known

Chris Franklin Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $5 million
• Salary: Not Available
• Source of Income: Comedian, Sailor

Career

Franklin has performed with considerable musicians and comedians, including Jimeoin, Steady Eddy, Garry Who, Carl Barron, Richard Stubbs, Elliot Goblet, Raymond J Bartholomew, Marty Fields, and The Empty Pockets among others. Franklin journeyed considerably with Steady Eddy in their live show Guess Who’s Pissedin 2001. Franklin has also toured with The Radiators across Australia.

In 2006, a DVD was released named Let Bogans Be Bogans; it contains Chris Franklin’s stand-up routine and video clips of his parody song. Franklin’s first CD single, “Bloke”, a parody of Meredith Brooks’ song “Bitch”, was released on 31 January 2000 through EMI Music Australia.

The song reached number fifteen on the charts in its first week and thereafter achieved number-one and platinum status with more than 120,000 sales. “Bloke” was the third-highest-selling single by an Australian artist of that year. The song was chosen in two categories at the ARIA Music Awards of 2000; namely, “Best Comedy Release” and “Highest Selling Single”.

Chris Franklin Movies and TV Shows

Songs

• Bloke
• I’m a Bloke
• Jack Off Australia
• Here Come The Socceroos

Chris Franklin Awards Accomplishments and Achievements

• 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
• Platinum-selling song “Bloke”
• Slapstick-infused stand-up style
• Extensive touring across Australia and internationally
• Transitioned successfully from a career at sea to comedy

Hobbies and Interests

• Sailing
• Rock climbing
• Music
• Writing
• Traveling

Final Thoughts

Franklin is a dreamer. He never gives up on his dreams, no matter how big or small. He is grateful for the ability to dream and is excited to see what the future holds.

Chris Franklin Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website

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