Description:
(Former United States Senator from Minnesota (2009 - 2018))
Al Franken is one of the most recognized and celebrated politician of United States, who presently serves as the United States Senator from Minnesota. Ignoring his political career, he was a writer and performer for the television show, ‘Saturday Night Live’, from its conception in 1975 until 1980 and later on from 1985 till 1995. Franken from his high school days showed traits of becoming a performer. It was his stage stints at the young days that paved way for him to be recruited for the inaugural season of ‘Saturday Night Live’. The show became a major hit and so did Franken who garnered a lot of fame due to his association with the television show. Post SNL, he tried his hand at films and as a talk show host of his flagship program, ‘The Al Franken Show’, before finding his true calling as a politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated incumbent Republican Senator Norm Coleman in 2008 with a slim margin of 312 votes to bag himself the seat. To further equip yourself with interesting and intriguing information regarding his life and profile, read through the following lines.
Birthday
May 21, 1951 (Gemini)
Alternative names
Alan Stuart Franken
Height
168 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Franni Bryson
Parents
Joe Franken
Phoebe Kunst Franken
Children
Joe Franken, Thomasin Franken
Relatives
Owen Franken
Is Al Franken still involved in politics?
No, Al Franken resigned from the U.S. Senate in 2018 following allegations of sexual misconduct.
What is Al Franken's stance on healthcare?
Al Franken has been a strong advocate for universal healthcare and has supported measures to expand access to affordable healthcare for all Americans.
Did Al Franken write any books?
Yes, Al Franken is a published author and has written several books, including "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them" and "Giant of the Senate."
What committees did Al Franken serve on in the Senate?
During his time in the Senate, Al Franken served on committees such as the Judiciary Committee, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Indian Affairs Committee.
What is Al Franken's background in comedy?
Before entering politics, Al Franken was a successful comedian and writer, known for his work on "Saturday Night Live" and as a best-selling author of political satire.
