Monty Franklin
Monty Franklin is an Australian stand-up comedian now based in Los Angeles.
He performs all over the world headlining comedy clubs and theatres and also tours with Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan and Jim Breuer.
Monty’s online videos pointing out the ‘perils’ of being an Australian living in America have massed over 1 billion views.
Monty was on Ep #1794 of The Joe Rogan Experience and is currently appearing in ‘Real Rob’ on NETFLIX, seasons 1 & 2.
He has had roles on ‘New Girl’ – FOX, ‘Becoming Bond’ – Hulu and is the creator and star of ‘The Manny’ – TV Sitcom.
Monty’s television stand-up performances include AXS TV’s Live At Gotham, Channel 10s The Circle, Foxtel’s Stand Up Australia, and as part of The Comedy Channel’s Special – The Best Of Stand Up and Comedy Gold.
Monty performs in Los Angeles as a regular at the The Improv Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory and he was the first Australian to have their name added to the wall of the The Comedy Store in Hollywood.
Monty is currently set to star in his first feature film that he co-wrote with Rob Schneider and John Cleese, THE GREAT EMU WAR, filming in Australia in 2023. Also starring Schneider, Cleese, Rhys Darby and Jim Jefferies.