Michael Franti

Known for

Acting

Born

April 21, 1967 (age 59)

Birthplace

Oakland, California, USA

Biography

Michael Franti is an American rapper, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and singer-songwriter. Michael Franti is known for having participated in many musical projects, including the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy.

Best known work

Champions

2023

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

1985

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

Always Outnumbered

1998

Go Further

2003

This Is What Democracy Looks Like

2000

Coachella

2006

Q&A

2008

Bad Brains: A Band in DC

2012

Filmography

2023
Champions
Original Music Composer
2021
Scattered People
as himself
2018
Stay Human
as Himself, Musician, Director
2012
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
as Himself
2012
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
as Self
2008
Q&ATV
as Self - Panellist (1 episode)
2006
Coachella
as Self - Spearhead
2005
The Reality of Bob Burnquist
as Self
2005
I Know I’m Not Alone
Director, Producer
2004
5 Sides of a Coin
as Himself
2003
Go Further
as Self
2003
Real Time with Bill MaherTV
as Self (1 episode)
2001
Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music
as Self
2000
This Is What Democracy Looks Like
as Narrator (voice)
1998
Always Outnumbered
Music
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoTV
as Self - Musical Guest (1 episode)
1985
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
as Marauder