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John Franklin (John Paul Salapatek) was born on 16 June, 1959 in Blue Island, Illinois, U.S., is an American actor (born 1959). Discover John Franklin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

Popular As John Paul Salapatek
Occupation Actor · writer · teacher
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 16 June 1959
Birthday 16 June
Birthplace Blue Island, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality United States

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John Franklin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 64 years old, John Franklin height is 5 ft (1.52 m) .

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Height 5 ft (1.52 m)
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Who Is John Franklin's Wife?

His wife is David White (m. 2008)

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Wife David White (m. 2008)
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John Franklin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Franklin worth at the age of 64 years old? John Franklin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated John Franklin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1959

John Franklin (born John Paul Salapatek; June 16, 1959) is an American actor, writer and former school teacher.

He was born John Paul Salapatek in Blue Island, Illinois, a southern suburb of Chicago, on June 16, 1959.

As a child, Franklin had a growth hormone deficiency; as a result, his adult height is "barely 5 feet", or roughly 152 centimeters.

1977

In 1977, John graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School.

1983

He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1983 with a BFA in theater and teaching.

In 1983, John Franklin moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in acting.

He appeared in commercials before successfully auditioning for the role of Isaac in Stephen King's Children of the Corn.

After Children of the Corn, Franklin went on to guest star in two episodes of the kids' variety show Kids Incorporated, "The Leprechaun" and "Space Case."

He appeared in many commercials before guest starring on Highway to Heaven as Arnie, a mentally handicapped teenage runaway.

1984

He is best known for playing Isaac Chroner in Children of the Corn (1984), and Cousin Itt in The Addams Family (1991).

1988

He also played "Walkabout-Chucky" during the 'Good Guy' doll commercial in the 1988 movie Child's Play.

1990

Throughout the 1990s, Franklin appeared as a guest on several TV shows, including Chicago Hope and Star Trek: Voyager.

1991

In 1991, Franklin landed the role of Cousin Itt in The Addams Family; he reprised the role in 1993's Addams Family Values.

1997

He co-starred with David Morse in the independent 1997 film George B. and with Steve Guttenberg in Disney’s TV movie Tower of Terror the same year.

1999

In 1999, Franklin reprised his debut role, Isaac, in Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return, co-writing the script with his cousin Tim Sulka.

2000

In 2000, he landed a small role in Python and co-starred as Morluv in The Christmas Secret.

Franklin formerly worked as an English teacher at Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita, California.

He explained,

"After the events of 9/11, I saw the shallowness of showbiz and felt a great desire to leave a greater legacy than just being Cousin Itt. Teaching seemed to be a perfect fit for my theatrical talents and to touch many lives.'"

2015

At the end of the 2015–16 school year, Franklin announced to the students and staff of Golden Valley High School that he would be retiring from teaching to reprise his career as an actor and writer.

He later was reported to be working on several projects, including a young adult novel.