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Also Known As Alan Stuart Franken
Born May 21, 1951 (age 75) • New York City • New York
Title / Office United States Senate (2009-2018), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (1996)

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