Biography

Franco Maicas is an American actor and performer known for Somewhere in Queens (2023) and Fresh Kills (2024). He has an impressive background of professional training that includes The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Stella Adler Studio of Acting, The Barrow Group and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. A self-proclaimed old soul, Maicas's work has been described as reminiscent of an old school actor existing in a new generation. In 2022, Franco was cast in Ray Romano's critically-acclaimed directorial debut, Somewhere in Queens, playing Sebastian Maniscalco's son and a core member of the Russo family. The film debuted at The Tribeca Film Festival and released in theaters in 2023. Franco stars opposite of Romano, Maniscalco, Laurie Metcalf and Tony Lo Bianco. Franco was next cast in Jennifer Esposito's critically-acclaimed directorial debut, Fresh Kills. The film premiered at The Tribeca Film Festival, has won/been nominated for several awards (Best Narrative Feature - Hamptons International Film Festival, Artistic Director's Award - San Diego International Film Festival, Palm Springs Film Festival - Official Selection), and is slotted for a June 2024 theatrical release. Franco also stars as the lead 'Justin' in The Zombie Club (Amazon Prime) and can be seen and heard in a number of commercials and voice-overs.