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Curtis Franklin

Biography

Curtis Franklin

Overview

  • Born
    May 14, 1975 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Birth name
    Curtis Franklin
  • Nickname
    • Al Nuke
  • Height
    5′ 10″ (1.78 m)

Biography

  • When mentioning the name Al Nuke it is synonymous with complex Genius, growing up homeless at 13 on the true trenches of Detroit, MI he realized life was not going to be easy.

    Coming from a broken child hood scattered in foster homes, living in abandoned houses at 15, Al would record music and write stories in his head, he would always find a way to share his thoughts. The streets eventually took more notice when he became one of the Eastside biggest Drug dealers by the age of 21 before his first album ever came out.

    By the tender age of 25 Al Nuke had lived what many people would call a true testimony releasing over 5 albums selling over 100,000 copies, found Not Guilty in an Attempted Murder case. Al gave his life to God and found more purpose and new life.

    While still recording music he nurtured his career by partnering with a friend to co Direct his first documentary "StreetLife" 2005 featuring, Trick Daddy, Mc Hammer, Lil Flip, Havoc and Prodigy an countless up and coming to be stars. This documentary became a global success selling over 500,000 copies worldwide via Urban Works Ent. In 2006 Al penned, starred and directed in his first major release titled, "17000 Block" acclaiming Best Indie Motion Picture and Best Feature of 2007.

    Al Nuke went even further into entertainment opening Detroit's first Multi Media Complex "All World Media" offering services such as music recording, marketing and visual concepts. Al also partnered with former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Governor Granhom in multiple non-profit and community outreached programs.

    Al Nuke created a special Comcast Late Show in Michigan titled Nuke At Night, this sketched comedy and music video concoction became the #1 Late show on TV in Michigan with 500,000 viewers Mon-Friday with Al Nuke at the helm being Executive Producer and Host.

    After concurring Music, Movie and Television in Detroit, Al Nuke set his sights much bigger, he picked up and moved to Atlanta working with Hit maker Zaytoven, the two became a winning pair sparring a collective of films such as Birds of a Feather premiering on "Netflix" followed by Finesse the comedy starring national recording artist Migos, and many other super stars.

    Fast forward 2018, Al Nuke is working on ICON status, not only managing day-to-day operations with Zaytoven and deal with Capitol Records. Al help shape Zaytoven into one today's biggest producers. Al wrote and Executive Produced Web Series such as Bag Men 2015, Street Matriimoney 2016 and his new feature Birds of a Feather 2.

    Al Nuke is a pure definition of determination off the muscle; many called him a Genius, Icon, Legend. Al simply puts it; know me for my footprint I leave on this Planet - for I'm just getting started.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Unknown
  • Al Nuke is an American actor, director, and producer known for grounded, authoritative performances in crime dramas and psychological thrillers. He frequently portrays complex lead characters, including detectives, law enforcement officials, anti-heroes, and men navigating power, loyalty, and moral conflict. With a background behind the camera, Al brings strong on-set awareness, emotional restraint, and realism to his work. Based in Atlanta, he works nationally in film and television.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Al nuke

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