Edwin Franken
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 1993–2026 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 8 credits in database
Biography
Edwin Franken is a male actor known for his work in television. His professional background includes being a former professional wrestler turned referee. He is also known by the alternative names Eddie Franken and Gary Wilson. Franken is credited for his appearances in several wrestling television programs, specifically including WWE Smackdown, TNA iMPACT! Wrestling, and WWE NXT. Across these productions, he has a known total of eight credits in the acting category on The Movie Database. Information regarding his birthday, place of birth, awards, and personal life is not specified in the available records.
Career overview
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Source [1]: Edwin Franken (TMDB). Known for Acting. Known credits: 8. Also known as: Eddie Franken, Gary Wilson.
Source [2]: IMDb bio. Actor: WWE Smackdown! (1999), TNA iMPACT! Wrestling (2004), WWE NXT (2010).
Source [3]: TMDB bio. "Edwin Franken is a former professional wrestler turned referee."
Source [4]: AllMovie. Mentions bio, credits, filmography exist.
Name: Edwin Franken.
Aliases: Eddie Franken, Gary Wilson.
Profession/Background: Former professional wrestler turned referee.
Acting Credits: 8 known credits.
Specific credits: WWE Smackdown! (1999), TNA iMPACT! Wrestling (2004), WWE NXT (2010).
Paragraph 1: Background and Identity.
Edwin Franken is an actor also known as Eddie Franken or Gary Wilson. According to biographical information, he is a former professional wrestler who transitioned into a career as a referee.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career/Credits.
In his acting career, Franken has a total of eight known credits. His work includes appearances in various wrestling-related productions. Specifically, he is known for his roles in WWE Smackdown! in 1999, TNA iMPACT! Wrestling in 2004, and WWE NXT in 2010.
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Edwin Franken is an actor who is also known by the names Eddie Franken and Gary Wilson. Biographical records indicate that he is a former professional wrestler who transitioned into a career as a referee.
Franken has eight known acting credits to his name. His filmography includes appearances in several wrestling-related television programs. He is recognized for his work on WWE Smackdown! in 1999, TNA iMPACT! Wrestling in 2004, and WWE NXT in 2010.
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Name: Edwin Franken
Aliases: Eddie Franken, Gary Wilson
Background: Former professional wrestler turned referee
Credits: 8
Specifics: WWE Smackdown! (1999), TNA iMPACT! Wrestling (2004), WWE NXT (2010).
Strategy to reach word count without inventing: I will use formal, descriptive language to detail the information provided
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
8 titles- Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2026) as Gary Wilson
- AAA Ola de Calor 2026 (2026) as Gary Wilson
- NXT Heatwave 2026 (2026) as Gary Wilson
- AAA Verano de Escándalo 2026 - Week 2 (2026) as Gary Wilson
- AAA Verano de Escándalo 2026 - Week 3 (2026) as Gary Wilson
- WWE Main Event (2012) as Gary Wilson
- WWE NXT (2010) as Gary Wilson
- Raw (1993) as Gary Wilson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Edwin Franken best known for?
Edwin Franken is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including WWE Lucha Libre AAA World Wide (2026), AAA Verano de Escàndalo 2026 - Week 2 (2026), AAA Verano de Escándalo 2026 - Week 3 (2026), WWE Main Event (2012).
How many credits does Edwin Franken have?
Edwin Franken has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2026.
What is Edwin Franken's background in cinema and television?
Edwin Franken is a male actor known for his work in television. His professional background includes being a former professional wrestler turned referee. He is also known by the alternative names Eddie Franken and Gary Wilson. Franken is credited for his appearances in several wrestling television programs, specificall...
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