biographical article needs additional citations for verification. It includes attribution to IMDb, which may not be a reliable source for biographical information. Please help by adding additional, reliable sources for verification. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (August 2008) Carl Franklin Born Carl Michael Franklin April 11, 1949 (1949-04-11) (age 61) Richmond, California Occupation Actor, screenwriter, Film and television director Spouse Elizabeth Franklin (? - 1990).