Franky G (born Frank Gonzales;[1] October 30, 1965)[2] is an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Xavier in Saw II and Wrench in the 2003 remake of The Italian Job as well as other various roles such as Lupus in Confidence and Detective Cruz in Wonderland.
Franky G | |
|---|---|
| Born | Frank Gonzales October 30, 1965 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Early life and career
editGonzalez's parents moved from Puerto Rico to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. Gonzalez was born in Williamsburg and later moved to Flushing, Queens.[3] Before acting, he played semi-professional football, worked as a bouncer and security guard in New York clubs. He studied criminal law in college.[4] Gonzalez replied to an ad for Manito (then called Cruel World) in Backstage magazine; three weeks later he was called to read the script for director Eric Eason. The film played in 50 festivals in 2002. The following year he was cast at the last minute for the role of Wrench in The Italian Job.[5] In 2005, he played Jonny Calvo in the short-lived Fox Network television show Jonny Zero and played Xavier in the horror film Saw II.[6]
In February 2023, he was cast in a television series, Demonico.[7]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Manito | Junior Moreno | |
| 2003 | Confidence | Lupus | |
| 2003 | The Italian Job | 'Wrench' | |
| 2003 | Wonderland | Detective Louis Cruz | |
| 2005 | Saw II | Xavier | |
| 2006 | Saw III | Xavier | Corpse |
| 2009 | The Devil's Tomb | 'Hammer' | Direct-to-video |
| 2011 | Gun Hill Road | Tico | |
| 2013 | Dead Man Down | Luco | |
| 2013 | Tio Papi | Chizzy | |
| 2013 | 36 Saints | Joseph Reyes | Also associate producer |
| 2015 | Laugh Killer Laugh | Detective Mantiga | |
| 2016 | The Pastor | Luca Ramirez | |
| 2016 | Blowtorch | Detective Ramos | |
| 2017 | Lost Cat Corona | Ricky | |
| 2018 | The Martyr Maker | Asir Iirhabi | |
| 2018 | Fists of Love | John | Also executive producer |
| 2021 | The Birthday Cake | Omar |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | New York Undercover | Manuel | Episode: "Quid Pro Quo" |
| 2005 | Jonny Zero | Jonny Calvo | 13 episodes (4 unaired) |
| 2006– 2007 |
Smith | Joe | 7 episodes |
| 2011 | CSI: Miami | Dante Kroll | Episode: "Caged" |
| 2011 | Pale Blue Light | Nestor | also executive producer |
| 2013 | Blue Bloods | Sergeant Russell | Episode: "Warriors" |
| 2014 | Unforgettable | Ricky Cordero | Episode: "Manhunt" |
| 2014– 2019 |
Power | Poncho | 20 episodes |
| 2015 | The Mysteries of Laura | Lyle Truco | Episode "The Mystery of the Taken Boy" |
| 2016 | Luke Cage | Juan Carlos Castro | Episode: "DWYCK" |
| 2017 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | José Marquez | Episode: "No Surrender" (credited as Frankie G) |
| 2018 | Quantico | Dolfo Raza | Episode: "Hell's Gate" |
| 2020 | For Life | Rafi Figueroa | Episode: "Witness" |
| 2019– 2022 |
The Family Business | Juan Rodriguez | 8 episodes |
| 2022 | Crash the System | Abeto |
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References
edit- ^ "Ex-bouncer offers his words of wisdom". The Holland Sentinel. Holland, Michigan: Morris Communications. August 19, 2004.
- ^ "Franky G". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
- ^ Ogunnaike, Lola (July 4, 2003). "No-name Franky G. finally is initial hit". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
- ^ Endrst, James (September 14, 2004). "Franky G Has Role Of His Life". New York Daily News. Mortimer Zuckerman: 110.
- ^ Lovell, Glenn (September 4, 2003). "Franky G . living urban fairy tale". Chicago Tribune: 9.
- ^ Frazier, Moore (January 14, 2005). "TV / Franky G tries to go straight on 'Jonny Zero'". The Press of Atlantic City.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (February 24, 2023). "'Demonico': Dorien Wilson Among Five Attached To Hitman Series; Omar Gooding In Talks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
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