Acting
Michael Franti
Born 1967-04-21
Oakland, California, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Michael Franti is an American rapper, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and singer-songwriter. Michael Franti is known for having participated in many musical projects, including the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Michael Franti
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Real Time with Bill Maher
2003
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
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Champions
2023
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Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
1985
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Q&A
2008
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Always Outnumbered
1998
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Coachella
2006
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Go Further
2003
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This Is What Democracy Looks Like
2000
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Bad Brains: A Band in DC
2012
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (21 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Champions | Original Music Composer | Movie | 2023 |
| Scattered People | himself | Movie | 2021 | |
 | Stay Human | Himself | Movie | 2018 |
| Stay Human | Director | Movie | 2018 |
| Stay Human | Musician | Movie | 2018 |
| Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey | Himself | Movie | 2012 | |
 | Bad Brains: A Band in DC | Self | Movie | 2012 |
 | Q&A | Self - Panellist | TV Series | 2008 |
 | Coachella | Self - Spearhead | Movie | 2006 |
 | The Reality of Bob Burnquist | Self | Movie | 2005 |
| I Know I’m Not Alone | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2005 | |
| I Know I’m Not Alone | Director | Movie | 2005 | |
| I Know I’m Not Alone | Producer | Movie | 2005 | |
 | 5 Sides of a Coin | Himself | Movie | 2004 |
 | Go Further | Self | Movie | 2003 |
 | Real Time with Bill Maher | Self | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music | Self | Movie | 2001 |
 | This Is What Democracy Looks Like | Narrator (voice) | Movie | 2000 |
 | Always Outnumbered | Music | Movie | 1998 |
 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Self - Musical Guest | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Ewoks: The Battle for Endor | Marauder | Movie | 1985 |