Daniel Franzese, 1978
Writers · May 9, 1978
Daniel Franzese
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Daniel Franzese is 48 years old, born May 9, 1978 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Daniel Franzese played Damian Leigh in Mean Girls and starred in Bully, establishing himself as a recognizable character actor. Born May 9, 1978, in the US, he's also a screenwriter and creator of live comedy shows including Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera! and I've Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess. After coming out as gay in 2014, Franzese became an AIDS activist, notably playing HIV-positive Eddie in HBO's Looking. As a Taurus, he channels the sign's practical groundedness into both comedy and advocacy work.
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Biography
Daniel Franzese is an American actor and screenwriter best known for Bully and Mean Girls, where he played Damian Leigh. Born May 9, 1978, he's a multi-hyphenate creative who produced and starred in several live comedy shows: the 2011 rock opera Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera! and his one-man stand-up I've Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess in 2013.
In 2014, Franzese came out publicly as gay and shifted focus toward LGBTQ advocacy. He portrayed Eddie, an HIV-positive character, in the second season of HBO's Looking and reprised the role in the series finale film, Looking: The Movie, becoming a recognized AIDS activist in the US. Since 2020, he has hosted Yass, Jesus!, a weekly comedy and faith podcast alongside former Trinity Broadcasting Network host Azariah Southworth.
As a Taurus and Life Path 3, Franzese combines creative expression with community building—both hallmarks of his screenwriting and acting work. His occupation spans performance and writing, disciplines that allow him to channel personal experience into public storytelling.
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Trivia
- Franzese created and performed in Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera! in 2011, a live comedy show that blended rock music with satirical storytelling.
- He came out as gay in 2014 and subsequently became a prominent AIDS activist, with his role as Eddie in HBO's Looking marking a major turning point in his public advocacy.
- Since 2020, Franzese has co-hosted Yass, Jesus!, a weekly podcast about comedy and faith, with former Trinity Broadcasting Network host Azariah Southworth.
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Numerology
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The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Daniel Franzese gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
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- How old is Daniel Franzese?
- Daniel Franzese is 48 years old (born May 9, 1978).
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- Daniel Franzese was born on May 9, 1978.
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- Daniel Franzese is a Taurus, born May 9, 1978.
- What is Daniel Franzese's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Daniel Franzese was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Daniel Franzese from?
- Daniel Franzese is from United States.
- What does Daniel Franzese do?
- Daniel Franzese is a writer.
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