Kirk Franklin

Acting

Kirk Franklin

Born 1970-01-26 · Dallas, Texas, USA

Kirk Dewayne Franklin is an American gospel musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Franklin's accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. Variety has called Franklin a "Reigning King of Urban Gospel", and Franklin is one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.

Acting credits

Joyful Noise poster
6.4

G.G. Sparrow faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, over the group's direction as they head into a national competition.

Joyful Noise

2012

Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues poster
4.6

The Queen of Christmas returns with a blast of holiday cheer in this special. Mariah performs her enchanting original song "Fall in Love at Christmas" with Khalid and Kirk Franklin, chats with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, and signs off with a festive classic.

Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues

2021

K-Pops! poster
6.5

A washed-up musician travels to Korea to write for K-pop stars, discovering that his long-lost son is set to front one of the country’s hottest new groups. He then jumps at the opportunity to capitalize on his son’s stardom for his own renaissance, but learns that fatherhood is much more fulfilling and meaningful than stardom.

K-Pops!

2026

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"Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort" is a fundraiser event co-hosted by Anthony Anderson, Terrence Jenkins, Regina Hall and Kelly Rowland to help communities of color impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The television special airs April 22, 2020 on the Black Entertainment Television network and includes many musical performances and special appearances.

Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

2020

We Want the Funk! poster
6.2

Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.

We Want the Funk!

2025

Kirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas poster
7.5

It follows an estranged mother and her daughter as they get caught in a snowstorm on Christmas Eve and are forced to take refuge inside a church. They meet a handsome pastor and a music teacher who motivate them to reconnect.

Kirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas

2022

Hopeville poster
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A story of friendship and commitment between three childhood friends from the make-believe remote town of Hopeville.

Hopeville

2008

Little Big Town's Christmas at the Opry poster
5.0

NBC's holiday special showcases the acclaimed band Little Big Town alongside a lineup of talented guest performers, all set against the iconic backdrop of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

Little Big Town's Christmas at the Opry

2024

Whatcha Lookin' 4 poster
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As you view this project, it is our prayer that you experience the outpouring of the Spirit that fell over the crowd during this recording. From beginning to end - Kirk and the family continuously express their love for the Lord and introduce a fresh, new sound that will definitely deliver what you are looking 4.

Whatcha Lookin' 4

2003

Something to Sing About poster
5.8

Tommy is a troubled young man with a history of crime. When he meets Memaw, an elderly lady, the two form a special bond with Memaw encouraging Charlie to sing in the local church choir, a talent he has ignored until now. While Charlie excels in church, his old friend G. Smooth remains skeptical and stays on the streets.

Something to Sing About

2000

The Jesus Music poster
7.3

A political documentary that tells the stories of over 25 artists who give depictions of the controversy surrounding Christian Rock in the 70's.

The Jesus Music

2021

WOW Gospel 2009 poster
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WOW Gospel 2009 delivers a high‑energy collection of standout performances from some of the most influential gospel artists of the late 2000s. Blending contemporary praise, choir power, and heartfelt worship, this installment showcases memorable moments such as “Stand Out” by Tye Tribbett & G.A., “Declaration (This Is It!)” from Kirk Franklin, “Get Up” by Mary Mary, and Marvin Sapp’s chart‑topping “Never Would Have Made It.”

WOW Gospel 2009

2009

WOW Gospel 1998 poster
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Initiated in 1998, the WOW Gospel series has been a huge success, providing a thrilling retrospective on the highlights of the gospel calendar for each succeeding year. This video from 1998 marks the beginning of the series and boasts a collection of incredible artists. Performers include Yolanda Adams, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond and Radical for Christ and many others. Your spirit will soar!

WOW Gospel 1998

1998

Kirk Franklin & The Family: Whatcha Lookin' 4 poster
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A high‑energy gospel concert film capturing Kirk Franklin and his groundbreaking ensemble, The Family, during the peak of their 1990s influence. Blending choir‑driven praise, contemporary gospel grooves, and Franklin’s signature call‑and‑response leadership, the performance showcases the music that helped redefine modern gospel for a new generation. The VHS release highlights the group’s dynamic stage presence, heartfelt worship moments, and the joyful, community‑centered spirit that made the album a cultural landmark.

Kirk Franklin & The Family: Whatcha Lookin' 4

1996

M2K Video Gospel 2000 poster
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M2K Video Gospel 2000 is a 1999/2000 VHS collection featuring music videos from Gospo Centric and Brite Music artists. It features artists like Kirk Franklin, Trin-i-tee 5:7, and Gospel Gangstaz. It is a rare collection often found on secondary markets, highlighting contemporary gospel music of that era.

M2K Video Gospel 2000

2000

WOW Gospel 2006 poster
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A vibrant showcase of mid‑2000s gospel excellence, WOW Gospel 2006 brings together some of the era’s most influential voices in a powerful collection of worship, praise, and contemporary inspirational music. Featuring standout performances such as “You Are God Alone” by Marvin Sapp, “Work On Me” by Tonéx & The Peculiar People, “Ooh Child” by Donnie McClurkin with Kirk Franklin, and “Looking For You” by Kirk Franklin, the DVD blends soulful ballads, urban gospel, and high‑energy praise.

WOW Gospel 2006

2006

Kirk Franklin and the Family: Live poster
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A collection of eight rousing spiritual hits recorded at the Grace Temple in Fort Worth Texas in 1994. Selections include He's Able, Real Love and Silver and Gold among others.

Kirk Franklin and the Family: Live

1998

The WOW Gospel 2002: 12 Top Videos poster
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Verity Records is back with another annual compilation which showcases the amazing gospel talent on the label's roster. WOW GOSPEL 2002 includes 12 music videos from top musical talents including Beverly Crawford, Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Kirk Franklin, Richard Smallwood, and several others.

The WOW Gospel 2002: 12 Top Videos

2002

Kirk Franklin: The Nu Nation Tour poster
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The first gospel artist to go platinum, Kirk Franklin is one of the America's few successful crossover acts. This 1999 concert video was filmed live at the Baltimore Arena and directed by the capable hands of famous dancer-Oscar choreographer Debbie Allen.

Kirk Franklin: The Nu Nation Tour

1999

Kirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas poster
6.3

When Olivia, a young assistant pastor, gets assigned to be a lead pastor at a new church a month before Christmas, she's fearful she can't manage the transition, including getting the choir ready to open the town's annual Winter Jamboree. Banding together with her new congregation, Olivia discovers a new home for herself, and even finds a little Christmas romance along the way!

Kirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas

2021

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8.0

It's foot-stomping, soul-searching music that has raised the roof (in a spiritual sense, anyway) more than once: gospel. Now, you can learn about the people who give voice to this thrilling contemporary sound in this packed video that includes the candid stories -- and music -- of such artists as Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Dr. Bobby Jones, Karen Clark Sheard, Vickie Winans, T-Bone and many others.

Higher Ground: Voices of Contemporary Gospel Music

2004

The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: Live poster
10.0

Recorded live at Houston's Lakewood Church, this collection of live performances and video clips features guest appearances by Bishop T.D. Jakes, Shirley Caesar, Crystal Lewis, Donnie McClurkin and more

The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: Live

2002

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Kingdom Men Rising is a documentary film exploring what it means to be a real man in the midst of cultural trends in which there is confusion about masculinity. The film wrestles honestly with the unique questions and circumstances men face today. Kingdom Men Rising takes a journey that challenges men to rise above what we have become to lives of no more sitting on the sidelines, no more passivity, and no more excuses. This film draws from the experiences of author, pastor and speaker Dr. Tony Evans to provide clarity on this topic. Matters of significance, priorities, race and passivity are addressed from a biblical perspective. Featuring Grammy-award winning entertainer Kirk Franklin, Heisman trophy winner Tim Brown, former Dallas Cowboy quarterback Jon Kitna, Super Bowl winning coach Tony Dungy, NFL vice president Troy Vincent, author Priscilla Shirer, and others, Kingdom Men Rising provides an honest portrayal of today’s man that is countered by God’s original design.

Kingdom Men Rising

2019

Malaco Records Presents: Gospel Legends poster
9.0

Welcome to Gospel Legends! Spend some time with the true Legends of Gospel as they perform their history-making hits from the last 60 years of Gospel Music. Sit back and enjoy.

Malaco Records Presents: Gospel Legends

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