Background
Franklin was born in Sydney, and lived from age 3 to 5 on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea.
Franklin was born in Sydney, and lived from age 3 to 5 on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea.
He is most famous for writing and performing the song "Bloke" (a bogan parody of Meredith Brooks" feminist anthem "Bitch"), which was certified platinum, reached #1 on the ARIA Charts and was the twelfth biggest selling single in Australia in 2000. He currently lives in Mandurah, to the South of Perth, Western Australia. As a young adult, he spent eight years in the Royal Australian Navy.
He is a chef, and was one of seven chosen to cook for the Queen during her visit to Australia in the 1980s.
After this, Franklin quit the navy to take ten years off to travel Australia. Comedy career Franklin has been performing comedy since October 1997.
Public Broadcasting Service Radio Golden Stom Award for Best Up & Coming Comedian Grand Finalist National Green Faces competition in Canberra Third prize - The Comedy Hotel Sydney"s "Night of Nights" Franklin has performed with numerous musicians and comedians, including 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. During 2001, Franklin toured extensively with Steady Eddy in their live show Guess Who"s Pissed.
Franklin also tours regularly with The Radiators across Australia.
Music Radio Franklin is a regular guest on Zinc 100.7 Rockshow with Wildy.