BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INTERPRETED
Actor historian Mitchell Kramer portrays Benjamin Franklin
Based in Historic Old City Philadelphia
215-287-3506
mitchellkramer@gmail.com
Mitchell Kramer is an accomplished actor and historian who has become widely recognized for his portrayal of Benjamin Franklin.
With a career spanning several decades, Mitchell has performed as Franklin for numerous organizations throughout the country.
In addition to his acting work, Mitchell owns and operates Mitchell Kramer Tours, Inc., which offers guided tours of Historic Philadelphia. He is also an accomplished writer, having contributed stories about 18th century Philadelphia to various publications and interactive theater pieces.
Mitchell's expertise and approachable demeanor make him a sought-after speaker and performer, and his vast experience has made him a respected figure in the historical community.
He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife, Christine and their cat, Turtle.
Clients include:
Independence National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park
The University of Pennsylvania
Temple University
Yeshiva University
Kean University
The Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks
Historic Christ Church and Burial Ground, founded 1695
Historic Congregation Mikvah Israel, founded 1737
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Colonial Dames of Palm Beach Florida
Independence Hall Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Museum of the American Revolution
Franklin Institute
Independence Visitor Center
Johnson And Johnson
TD Bank
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Thomas Built Buses
Blue Coat Distillery
Fox Sports, MLB and NFL broadcasts
ESPN, College Football broadcast
ABC Good Morning America
CNN News Network
and many more.
He is on the Board of Directors of Mount Sinai Cemetery, founded in 1856.
He is a member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides
He is a shareholder of the Library Company of Philadelphia
The story Lachimo, Lanape Storyteller was included in the anthology,
Patriots, Pirates, Heroes & Spies: Stories from Historic Philadelphia,
published by Grosset & Dunlap, Penguin International.
Kramer has a B.A. in playwriting and history from Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
and attended the Broadway theater’s Circle In The Square Acting Conservatory.
With a career spanning several decades, Mitchell has performed as Franklin for numerous organizations throughout the country.
In addition to his acting work, Mitchell owns and operates Mitchell Kramer Tours, Inc., which offers guided tours of Historic Philadelphia. He is also an accomplished writer, having contributed stories about 18th century Philadelphia to various publications and interactive theater pieces.
Mitchell's expertise and approachable demeanor make him a sought-after speaker and performer, and his vast experience has made him a respected figure in the historical community.
He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife, Christine and their cat, Turtle.
Clients include:
Independence National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park
The University of Pennsylvania
Temple University
Yeshiva University
Kean University
The Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks
Historic Christ Church and Burial Ground, founded 1695
Historic Congregation Mikvah Israel, founded 1737
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Colonial Dames of Palm Beach Florida
Independence Hall Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Museum of the American Revolution
Franklin Institute
Independence Visitor Center
Johnson And Johnson
TD Bank
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Thomas Built Buses
Blue Coat Distillery
Fox Sports, MLB and NFL broadcasts
ESPN, College Football broadcast
ABC Good Morning America
CNN News Network
and many more.
He is on the Board of Directors of Mount Sinai Cemetery, founded in 1856.
He is a member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides
He is a shareholder of the Library Company of Philadelphia
The story Lachimo, Lanape Storyteller was included in the anthology,
Patriots, Pirates, Heroes & Spies: Stories from Historic Philadelphia,
published by Grosset & Dunlap, Penguin International.
Kramer has a B.A. in playwriting and history from Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
and attended the Broadway theater’s Circle In The Square Acting Conservatory.
