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Franklin Ojeda Smith

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Born on the Sea Islands of South Carolina, Franklin and his siblings joined their mother in the 'Fort Apache' area of the South Bronx, New York, in 1953. A native Gullah speaker, Franklin recalls, "my dialect was so rich that I was placed in classes with students who only spoke Spanish, and the teacher spoke neither language." Early on, he formed lifelong friendships and was "adopted" into a Puerto Rican family, the Ojedas. In the South Bronx, he attended the same junior (P.S. 52) and high schools (Morris) as General Colin Powell. While a student at Hampton Institute (University) in Virginia, Franklin excelled as a baseball player, winning a national batting championship, but more importantly, he found his academic footing. After 44 years of service, he is now professor emeritus at Stockton University. Reflecting on his journey, he says, "I avoided my secret passion since my early teenage years; then at 55, cancer caught up with me. I had an epiphany. I said YES!" Franklin explains that "back then," the barriers were more visible, and he chose baseball over acting, then academia over baseball. Following his battle with cancer, Dr. Smith made his stage debut as 'Troy' in August Wilson's Fences, with other roles soon after. He believes his academic career complements his acting, all of which prepare him for his continuing journey.

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Bury Me When I'm Dead Feature Film2025Mr. Bartle

Doc TV Series2025Dante

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Park Avenue Feature Film2025Mr. O'Neil

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Fellow Travelers Mini-Series2023Donald Gaines

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Full Circle Mini-Series2023Melvin Willoughby

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The Black Hamptons Mini-Series2022Rev. Chauncey Taylor

The Black Hamptons Feature Film2022

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Gossamer Folds Feature Film2020Edward

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The Long Way Back Feature Film2020Psychic

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Wholly Broken TV Movie2018Richard

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But Deliver Us from Evil Feature Film2017Charles Burton

But Deliver Us from Evil: The Making Poster

But Deliver Us from Evil: The Making Documentary2017

MFKZT Video2017MFKZT Narrator

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She's Gotta Have It TV Series2017George Boyce

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Time After Time TV Series2017Willy

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Bakery in Brooklyn Feature Film2016Mr. Zubal

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High Maintenance TV Series2016Don

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No Beast So Fierce Feature Film2016Jarrod

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Blindspot TV Series2015Hobbes

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Emily & Tim Feature Film2015Minister

Patric Feature Film2015John Reynolds

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Second Chance Short Film2015Rufus

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A Little Game Feature Film2014Mel

More Than Short Film2014

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Myra's Angel Feature Film2014Mr. James

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Pacing the Cage Feature Film2014Psychic

Inside Short Film2013Pete

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Juliette Fairley's Diary of a Mulatto Bride Short Film2013Older Fred Alsten

Juliette Fairley's Mulatto Diaries Short Film2013Fred Alsten

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McCanick Feature Film2013Julius

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The Blacklist TV Series2013Boatman

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Letting Go Feature Film2012Therapist

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Won't Back Down Feature Film2012Mr. King

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Footsteps in the Sand Feature Film2010Jim

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Cayman Went Feature Film2009Aniston Turnkey

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Nurse Jackie TV Series2009Joe

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Royal Pains TV Series2009Frank

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The Undying Feature Film2009Henry

Celebrities in the Basement TV Series2008Self - Interviewee

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Oak Creek Falls Short Film2008Old David Johnson

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Soul Men Feature Film2008Impersonator

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Finding Oz: A Journey Home Short Film2007Wizard

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Lemur Street TV Series2007Narrator

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Colorblind Short Film2006Narrator

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Invincible Feature Film2006Les

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My Brother Feature Film2006Older Gentleman - Liberian Estate

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The Agent Video2005Sammy

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The Face of the Earth Short Film2005Homeless Prophet

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Bottom Out Feature Film2004Soldier

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Last Call Short Film2004Man Flirting

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Rescue Me TV Series2004Jamie

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Sex and the City: A Farewell Documentary2004Casino Patron

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Unknown Soldier Feature Film2004Homeless Man

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Addiction Feature Film2003Homeless Man

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Cold Case TV Series2003Old Man

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Emmett's Mark Feature Film2002Restaurant Customer

Hack TV Series2002Judge Alastair Hopkins

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The Wire TV Series2002Minister

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Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV Series2001Reverend Charles

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Street Dogs of South Central Documentary2013

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