Franky G


Franky G is an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Xavier in Saw II and Wrench in the 2003 remake of The [Italian Job (2003 film)|The Italian Job] as well as other various roles such as Lupus in Confidence and Detective Cruz in Wonderland.

Early life and career

Gonzalez's parents moved from Puerto Rico to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. Gonzalez was born in Williamsburg and later moved to Flushing, Queens. Before acting, he played semi-professional football, worked as a bouncer and security guard in New York clubs. He studied criminal law in college. Gonzalez replied to an ad for Manito in Backstage magazine; three weeks later he was called to read the script for director Eric Eason. The film played in 50 festivals in 2002. The following year he was cast at the last minute for the role of Wrench in The Italian Job. In 2005, he played Jonny Calvo in the short-lived Fox Network television show Jonny Zero and played Xavier in the horror film Saw II.
In February 2023, he was cast in a television series, Demonico.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998New York UndercoverManuelEpisode: "List of [New York Undercover episodes#ep83|Quid Pro Quo]"
2005Jonny ZeroJonny Calvo13 episodes
2006–
2007		SmithJoe7 episodes
2011CSI: MiamiDante KrollEpisode: "Caged"
2011Pale Blue LightNestoralso executive producer
2013Blue BloodsSergeant RussellEpisode: "Warriors"
2014UnforgettableRicky CorderoEpisode: "Manhunt"
2014–2019PowerPoncho20 episodes
2015The Mysteries of LauraLyle TrucoEpisode "The Mystery of the Taken Boy"
2016Luke CageJuan Carlos CastroEpisode: "DWYCK"
2017Law & Order: Special Victims UnitJosé MarquezEpisode: "Law & Order: [Special Victims Unit season 18#ep401|No Surrender]"
2018QuanticoDolfo RazaEpisode: "Hell's Gate"
2020For LifeRafi FigueroaEpisode: "Witness"
2019–2025The [Family Business (American TV series)|The Family Business]Juan Rodriguez
2022Crash the SystemAbeto