- Born
- Birth nameJohn Paul Salapatek
- Height5′ (1.52 m)
- John Franklin was born on June 16, 1959 in Blue Island, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Children of the Corn (1984), The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993). He was previously married to David White.
- SpouseDavid White(September 2008 - May 2020) (his death)
- Plays characters that appear younger than he is
- Short stature
- Was diagnosed with GHD as a child; GHD is the reason for his short stature. He was signed to an acting contract at the age of 23 because he looked like he was 12 years old.
- Lives in Castaic, California, and is still good friends with Children of the Corn (1984) co star, Courtney Gains.
- Teaches Shakespeare, English, and screenwriting at Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita, California to juniors and seniors.
- He was 24 years old when he played infamous Isaac, teenager leader of the child sect in Children of the Corn (1984).
- Is an occasional guest at horror conventions. Many horror fans find him very kind and very down to earth, despite the character he played in Children of the Corn (1984).
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