Joe Franklin was born on March 9, 1926 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA as Joseph Fortgang. He was an actor, known for The Aristocrats (2005), Ghoul School (1990) and 50,000,000 Joe Franklin Fans Can't Be Wrong (1997). He was married to Lois Meridan. He died on January 24, 2015 in Manhattan, New York City.