Benjamin Franklin(2002)
Benjamin Franklin Synopsis
An epic yarn spanning most of the 18th century, the series follows Franklin's career from humble beginnings in Boston to international superstardom: first as a scientist and revolutionary, and then as a founding father and America's first diplomat to France.
Benjamin Franklin (2002) is a documentary series that premiered on November 19, 2002, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Colm Feore, Richard Easton, Dylan Baker and David Adkins. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2002-11-19
- Last aired:
- 2002-11-20
Benjamin Franklin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colm Feore
as narrator
Richard Easton
as Benjamin Franklin
Dylan Baker
as Benjamin Franklin
- David Adkins
David Adkins
as John Jay
Gerry Bamman
as Paul Wentworth
Blair Brown
as Jane Mecom
Anthony Cochrane
as George
Peter Donaldson
as John Adams
Ronald Guttman
as Le Comte de Vergennes
Anthony Heald
as Jonathan Austin
Jefferson Mays
as Elkanah Watson
Brian Murray
as Viscount Stormont
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Benjamin Franklin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 5 ratings.
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Benjamin Franklin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Benjamin Franklin?
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Benjamin Franklin (2002) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and Thirteen, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Benjamin Franklin are there?
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Benjamin Franklin has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 19, 2002.
Is Benjamin Franklin still running?
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No. Benjamin Franklin is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 20, 2002.
Who is in the cast of Benjamin Franklin?
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Benjamin Franklin (2002) stars Colm Feore, Richard Easton, Dylan Baker, David Adkins and Gerry Bamman. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Benjamin Franklin any good?
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Benjamin Franklin (2002) is rated 6.7 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.