Quick Facts
Biography
Franklin Nathaniel Jonas (born September 28, 2000) is an American actor who was a voice actor in the film Ponyo and was a recurring character in the television series Jonas.
Personal life
Frankie is the son of Denise and Paul Kevin Jonas Sr. and the younger brother of Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas. Jonas is sometimes referred to as the "Bonus Jonas" and ''Biff''. He is of Italian (from a maternal great-grandfather), German, Cherokee, English, Irish, Scottish, and French-Canadian descent.
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 also both sing the theme song of the movie.
He appeared as a recurring character in the Disney Channel Original Series, Jonas L.A. for which he won the award for "Choice Breakout TV Star Male" at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. His first on-screen movie role was in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, alongside his older brothers 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.
In June 2017, he posted his first track on Soundcloud called "Shangai Noon". Less than a year later, he uploaded "Appa" on the same platform.
In January 2019, he produced Alli Haber's song "Too Young".
He graduated from the Blackbird Academy in Nashville in March 2019 and got a degree in audio engineering. He then moved to Los Angeles to start his career as a studio engineer.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Ponyo On the Cliff By the Sea" | Noah Cyrus and Frankie Jonas |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "When You Look Me in the Eyes" | Jonas Brothers |
| 2009 | "Love Is on Its Way" | |
| "Fly with Me" | ||
| "Ponyo On the Cliff By the Sea" | Noah Cyrus and Frankie Jonas | |
| 2012 | "Sweet Baby" | Jru Driscoll |
| 2017 | "Remember I Told You" | (Nick Jonas featuring Anne-Marie & Mike Posner) |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Television | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream | Himself | |
| 2009–2010 | Jonas L.A. | Frankie Lucas | |
| 2011–2013 | The Haunting Hour: The Series | Dave and Steffan | Episodes: "Pumpkinhead", and "Coat Rack Cowboy". |
| 2012–2013 | Married to Jonas | Himself | Docu-soap |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ponyo | Sōsuke (voice) | English dub |
| Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian | Kid in Museum | Uncredited | |
| Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience | Himself | Cameo | |
| 2010 | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | Trevor | |
| 2011 | Jonas Brothers: The Journey | Himself | Unauthorized documentary |
| Spooky Buddies | Pip (voice) | ||
| 2012 | The Reef 2: High Tide | Junior (voice) | |
| 2013 | Gutsy Frog | Frankie | |
| 2019 | Jonas Brothers: Chasing Happiness | Himself | Documentary |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Breakout Star Male | Frankie Lucas on Jonas L.A. | Won |
| 2009 | CHILI OFF XVI | Chili Cook Off | Chili Cook | 4th Place |
| 2010 | J-14 Teen Model Awards | Icon of Tomorrow | Biff | Nominated |
| 2010 | Great Chili Cook Off 2010 | Chili Cook Off | Chili Cook | 6th Place |
| 2011 | CHILI OFF XVIII | Chili Cook Off | Chili Cook | 3rd Place |
