Al Franken

Biography

Alan Stuart Franken is a renowned American comedian and politician who served as a United States senator from Minnesota from 2009 to 2018. He rose to fame as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live, gaining notoriety for his liberal activism and satirical writings before entering politics. Franken was elected in 2008, but resigned in 2018 following allegations of misconduct, later expressing regret over the decision.