Nelson Franklin

**Nelson Franklin** (born July 2, 1985) is a distinguished American actor, best known for his wide range of television roles. These roles span across numerous popular shows, including *The Millers*, *Traffic Light*, *The Office*, *New Girl*, *Black-ish*, and *Veep*. Franklin, born to Howard Franklin, a seasoned screenwriter and director, and the stepson of DJ Anne Litt, found himself enveloped in the world of entertainment from a very early age. After completing high school at Campbell Hall School in Studio City, California, Franklin pursued higher education at the prestigious New York University Tisch School of the Arts, grounding his acting skills. He began his acting career in 2005, with his first major role as Nick, the I.T. worker on NBC's *The Office*. He later became a series regular on the short-lived FOX comedy series *Traffic Light*. His varied career also includes a unique project, a fake commercial on *Funny or Die* for the Dudes-N-Bros Talking Points System. In addition to acting, Franklin explores his other passion for video games by streaming on Twitch under the name 'Slaughterpop'. He also occasionally appears as 'a guest' on the podcast 'Scott Hasn't Seen'. His diversely scaled career and enamoring acting skills have made Franklin a notable figure in the television industry.