Frankie Jonas Explained
| Franklin Jonas |
| Birth Date: | September 28, 2000 |
| Birth Name: | Franklin Nathaniel Jonas[1] |
| Birth Place: | Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Years Active: | 2008–present |
| Education: | Columbia University |
| Other Names: | Frankie Jonas |
| Relatives: | |
| Family: | Jonas |
Franklin Nathaniel Jonas (born September 28, 2000) is an American singer and former child actor.
Jonas voiced Sōsuke in the English dub of the 2008 film Ponyo and was a recurring character in the Disney Channel series Jonas. He also appeared in a minor role in the Disney Channel original film . He has also made appearances on Married to Jonas on E! which follows the life of his brother Kevin Jonas. In 2009, Jonas won "Choice Breakout TV Star – Male" at the Teen Choice Awards.
In 2023, he launched a music career as a singer and songwriter. He has released two singles and one extended play, Sewer Rat.
Early life
Franklin Nathaniel Jonas was born on September 28, 2000, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, the youngest son of Denise (née Miller) and Paul Kevin Jonas Sr. He has three older brothers who make up the pop trio Jonas Brothers, Kevin (b. 1987), Joe (b. 1989), and Nick (b. 1992) [2] [3] [4] He spent most of his teens residing in Southlake, Texas where the brothers bought a home and he attended Carroll Senior High School.[5]
In 2019, Jonas graduated from the Blackbird Academy in Nashville with a certificate in audio engineering and moved to Los Angeles to start his career as a studio engineer.[6] He started taking astrophysics and writing classes in November 2020 at Columbia University where he is currently studying.
Career
In 2009, Jonas voice acted in Hayao Miyazaki's animated film Ponyo, released in American theaters on August 14, 2009. He played Sōsuke, a character who is befriended by a juvenile fish named Ponyo (voiced by Noah Cyrus), who wants to become a human girl. They both sing the theme song of the film. He appeared as a recurring character in the Disney Channel Original Series, Jonas for which he won the award for "Choice Breakout TV Star Male" at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. His first on-screen film role was in , alongside the Jonas Brothers as Junior Rocker Trevor. He also appeared in the E! reality show, Married to Jonas, following Kevin Jonas and his wife Danielle in their married life, including the comeback of the Jonas Brothers in late 2013.[7]
In June 2017, Jonas posted his debut track on SoundCloud called "Shanghai Noon". Less than a year later, he uploaded "Appa" on the same platform.[8] In January 2019, he produced Alli Haber's song "Too Young".[9]
Jonas had 1.9 million followers on TikTok as of July 2022.[10] On March 31, 2021, it was announced that Jonas had signed with UTA, the agency that represents his three older siblings.[11]
He has been co-hosting ABC's Claim to Fame show with his brother Kevin Jonas since July 11, 2022.[12]
In February 2023, Jonas released his debut single "Cocaine".[13] He followed up with his second single release, "Hoboken" on April 26, 2023.[14] Jonas made his live performance debut at Stagecoach Festival on April 29, 2023.[15]
He released his debut extended play Sewer Rat on June 21. The EP featured "Cocaine" and "Hoboken" as well as three new songs.[16]
Personal life
In a March 2021 interview, Jonas discussed his suicidal thoughts, alcoholism, and struggle to sobriety.[17] He is a student at Columbia University taking astrophysics and academic writing classes.[17] [18] [19]
Jonas dislikes being referred to as the "Bonus Jonas"; his older brothers promised to stop calling him that after he said that he found it "hurtful".[20]
In September 2021, Jonas, Charli D'Amelio, Suni Lee, and Lil Huddy received backlash after they were all seen wearing Scientology necklaces on TikTok. The prank was seen as distasteful considering the many scandals associated with Scientology. The post has since been deleted.[21]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|
| 2009 | "Ponyo On the Cliff By the Sea" | Noah Cyrus and Frankie Jonas |
| 2023 | "Cocaine" | Franklin Jonas |
| "Hoboken" |
| "Grow Up" |
| "New Girl" |
| "Cherub" | |
Music videos
Filmography
Television
| Year | Television | Role | Notes |
|---|
| 2008 | | Himself | |
| Jonas Brothers: Band in a Bus | |
| 2009–2010 | Jonas | Frankie Lucas | |
| 2011–2013 | | Dave and Steffan | Episodes: "Pumpkinhead", and "Coat Rack Cowboy". |
| 2012–2013 | Married to Jonas | Himself | Docu-soap |
| 2022–present | Claim to Fame | Co-host with Kevin Jonas | |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|
| 2009 | Ponyo | Sōsuke | Voice, English dub |
| Kid in Museum | Uncredited |
| Himself | Cameo |
| 2010 | | Trevor | |
| 2011 | Jonas Brothers: The Journey | Himself | Unauthorized documentary |
| Spooky Buddies | Pip | Voice |
| 2012 | | Junior |
| 2013 | Gutsy Frog | Frankie | |
| 2019 | Jonas Brothers: Chasing Happiness | Himself | Documentary |
| 2020 | Jonas Brothers: Happiness Continues | Documentary, Concert Film | |
Web
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Result |
|---|
| 2009 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Breakout Star Male | Frankie Lucas on Jonas | |
| CHILI OFF XVI | Chili Cook Off | Chili Cook | 4th Place |
| 2010 | J-14 Teen Model Awards | Icon of Tomorrow | Biff | |
| Great Chili Cook Off 2010 | Chili Cook Off | Chili Cook | 6th Place |
| 2011 | CHILI OFF XVIII | 3rd Place | |
Notes and References
- Web site: A Jonas Brothers primer. The Philadelphia Inquirer. July 17, 2009. January 1, 2020. January 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200101163150/https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/20090717_A_Jonas_Brothers_primer.html. live.
- Web site: 19 mei 2009 . The JONAS Brothers talk purity rings & their Irish roots . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/qM6JXZCm_yU . 2021-12-21 . live. YouTube . 2010-02-24.
- Web site: 11 juni 2009 . Jonas Brothers Irish . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Lgjyo8J-IF8 . 2021-12-21 . live. YouTube . 2009-06-04 . 2010-02-24.
- Web site: 10 Celebrities You Might Not Know Are Irish . Thefw.com . 2012-03-16 . 2013-01-03 . October 27, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141027054450/http://thefw.com/surprising-irish-celebrities/ . live .
- Web site: Blaskovich. Sarah. Youngest Jonas Brother – the 'bonus Jonas' – goes to prom in Southlake. The Dallas Morning News. May 12, 2016. December 20, 2020. December 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201220113848/https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/pop-culture/2016/05/12/youngest-jonas-brother-the-bonus-jonas-goes-to-prom-in-southlake/. live.
- joejonas. BvmUGAMBTyD. Words cannot describe how proud I am of this guy right here. @franklinjonas has graduated from @theblackbirdacademy watch out world.... March 29, 2019. 2019-09-02.
- Hibberd. James. Jonas brother lands E! reality show. Entertainment Weekly. April 30, 2012. March 12, 2019. March 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190305125908/https://ew.com/article/2012/04/30/kevin-jonas-danielle/. live.
- Web site: MEPHISTO. SoundCloud. en. 2019-09-02. January 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200115014946/https://soundcloud.com/mephistomephistomephisto. live.
- Web site: Alli Haber on Instagram: "1 more day until my first single Too Young comes out! So excited to share my cover art by @oliviaiafrate with everyone and can't wait until…". Instagram. en. 2019-09-02.
- Web site: @iamfrankiejonas. July 11, 2022.
- News: Sandberg . Bryn . The youngest Jonas brother, a fast-rising TikTok star, joins his siblings at the agency. . 1 April 2021 . . 31 March 2021 . March 31, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210331220512/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/frankie-jonas-signs-with-uta-exclusive . live .
- Web site: Boyle . Kelli . What 'Claim to Fame' Taught Kevin & Frankie Jonas About Each Other (VIDEO) . 2023-04-28 . TV Insider . July 8, 2022 . en-US . April 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428210410/https://www.tvinsider.com/1051021/kevin-frankie-jonas-claim-to-fame-abc/ . live .
- Mier . Tomás . 2023-02-07 . Franklin Jonas Is 'Nostalgic for the Bad Times' on Debut Single 'Cocaine' . 2023-04-28 . Rolling Stone . en-US . April 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428205213/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/franklin-jonas-cocaine-single-1234675523/ . live .
- Paul . Larisha . 2023-04-26 . Franklin Jonas Paints New Jersey as Some Kind of Paradise on 'Hoboken' . 2023-04-28 . Rolling Stone . en-US . April 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428205215/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/franklin-jonas-shares-second-single-hoboken-1234724239/ . live .
- Web site: 2023-03-23 . Stagecoach 2023: When to see Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Chris Stapleton and more . 2023-05-29 . Press Enterprise . en-US . May 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529215454/https://www.pressenterprise.com/2023/03/23/stagecoach-2023-when-to-see-luke-bryan-kane-brown-chris-stapleton-and-more/ . live .
- Web site: Major . Michael . Franklin Jonas to Drop Debut EP 'Sewer Rat' . 2023-06-22 . BroadwayWorld.com . en . June 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230622014909/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Franklin-Jonas-to-Drop-Debut-EP-Sewer-Rat-20230601 . live .
- News: Nick Jonas' brother Frankie Jonas opens up about drug abuse, journey to sobriety: 'I hated life' . 24 March 2021 . . 24 March 2021 . March 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324060118/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/priyanka-chopra-brother-in-law-frankie-jonas-on-battling-drug-abuse-says-i-hated-life-7242549/ . live .
- Web site: 2020-12-22. Who is Frankie Jonas? The fourth Jonas Brother quickly becoming TikTok famous after posting a celebrity look a like video comparing himself to his older brothers. The video got almost 1 million views in a few hours.. 2021-08-23. UK. en-GB. August 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210823180253/https://thetab.com/uk/2020/12/22/who-is-frankie-jonas-the-fourth-jonas-brother-quickly-becoming-tiktok-famous-187287. live.
- Web site: O'Connor. Florence. 2021-02-11. Don't Sleep On the Fourth Jonas Brother. 2021-08-23. The Cut. en-us. August 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210823180306/https://www.thecut.com/2021/02/dont-sleep-on-the-fourth-jonas-brother.html. live.
- Web site: How Frankie Jonas Found His Voice On TikTok. 2021-04-30. Bustle. April 22, 2021. en. April 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430145757/https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/frankie-jonas-interview-family-mental-health. live.
- Web site: Cohen . Danielle . What's This Drama About a Scientology Necklace on TikTok? . September 9, 2021 . 10 September 2021 . September 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210910020559/https://www.thecut.com/2021/09/why-did-charlie-damelio-wear-a-scientology-necklace.html . live .
- Web site: Jru Driscoll Music Video W/ Frankie Jonas! . oceanUP.com . 2012-09-28 .
- Web site: Nick Jonas Releases Music Video for "Remember I Told You" . Avery . Dan . . June 27, 2017 . June 28, 2017 . June 29, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170629203955/http://www.newnownext.com/nick-jonas-remember-i-told-you-video/06/2017/ . live .
