Daniel Franzese

Daniel Franzese (born May 9, 1978) is an American actor known for his roles in the films Bully and Mean Girls. He is also a creator of live comedy shows, including the 2011 rock opera Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera! and his one-man stand-up performance I've Never Really Made the Kind of Money to Become a Mess. In 2014, Franzese came out as gay and became an active advocate for LGBTQ rights. His portrayal of the HIV-positive character Eddie in the HBO series Looking and its subsequent series finale television film, Looking: The Movie, further solidified his dedication to AIDS activism. In 2020, he started hosting a comedy and faith podcast called Yass, Jesus! with Azariah Southworth.