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Joe Franklin (Joseph Fortgang) was born on 9 March, 1926 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA, is an actor,miscellaneous,producer. Discover Joe 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 89 years old?

Popular As Joseph Fortgang
Occupation actor,miscellaneous,producer
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 9 March, 1926
Birthday 9 March
Birthplace Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 24 January, 2015
Died Place Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Joe Franklin Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Joe Franklin's Wife?

His wife is Lois Meridan (13 December 1952 - 24 January 2015) ( his death) ( 1 child)

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Wife Lois Meridan (13 December 1952 - 24 January 2015) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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Joe Franklin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joe Franklin worth at the age of 89 years old? Joe Franklin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Joe Franklin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1926

Joe Franklin was born on March 9, 1926 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA as Joseph Fortgang.

1944

Enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army on 12 June 1944. He was working as a movie projectionist at the time.

1950

He has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the longest-running TV talk show in history, The Joe Franklin Show (1950), for 50 years. He has interviewed many guests, including: Dorothy Lamour, Buddy Hackett, Jackie Mason, Rodney Dangerfield, Ray Bolger, Redd Foxx, Vincent Price, Jake LaMotta, Tiny Tim, Frank Sinatra Jr.., Howard Stern and Buster Keaton. Franklin has also done guest spots on Live with Kelly and Ryan (1988), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) and Late Show with David Letterman (1993). He has been mentioned several times on The Simpsons (1989).

1951

Married wife Lois Meridan on Bride and Groom (1951).

1980

He also hosted a Sunday night old movie TV show: "When Movies Were Movies" on WOR TV Ch. 9 in New York City during the 1980s

1983

In 1983, he sued "Uncle Floyd" Vivino for $35 million for defamation of character; Uncle Floyd had made fun of him in a sketch, calling him "Joe Frankfurter". The case was settled out of court.

1984

He was an actor, known for Ghostbusters (1984), Broadway Danny Rose (1984) and The Mercy Man (2009). He was married to Lois Meridan.