Marcus Carl Franklin facts for kids

Marcus Carl Franklin is an American actor born on February 24, 1993. He is well-known for playing a young version of the famous musician Bob Dylan in the movie I'm Not There. In this film, Marcus's character calls himself "Woody Guthrie."

For his role in I'm Not There, Marcus was nominated for an award called the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. In the movie, he plays a young traveler who rides on freight trains. He carries a guitar case that says "This machine kills fascists," which was a famous phrase on Woody Guthrie's guitar. Marcus also sings Bob Dylan's song "When the Ship Comes In" in the film. His singing is also featured on the movie's soundtrack album.

Marcus has also appeared in other projects. He was in the TV movie Lackawanna Blues on HBO in 2005. He also performed in theater shows, including the Broadway musical Caroline or Change.

Marcus's Acting Roles

Marcus Carl Franklin has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his roles:

• Dragon Tales Let's Start a Band (2003) (TV film) - Himself
• Law & Order (2004) (TV) - "Tate" (in the episode Can I Get a Witness?)
• Lackawanna Blues (2005) (TV) - "Ruben Santiago Jr."
• The Water Is Wide (2006) (TV) - "Charles"
• I'm Not There (2007) - "Woody Guthrie"
• Be Kind Rewind (2008) - "James"
• The Art of Getting By (2011) - "Will"
• Blue Bloods (2011) (TV) - "Tom Mackey" (in the episode Age of Innocence)
• The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (2013) - "College Kid"
• But Not for Me (2015) - "Will"

Awards and Nominations

Marcus Carl Franklin has been recognized for his acting.

• Independent Spirit Awards
  • In 2008, he was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his role in I'm Not There.

More About Marcus

You can find more information about Marcus Carl Franklin online:

• Marcus Carl Franklin at the Internet Off-Broadway Database