Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (born May 21, 1951) is an American actor, writer, producer, comedian, radio host, political commentator, and politician. After several decades as a comedic actor and writer, became a prominent political activist and was elected to the United States Senate. Currently the junior United States Senator from Minnesota, Franken rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live (SNL). A...
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