Digital Media Innovator & Online Comedy Pioneer; Creator of "The Show with Ze Frank" & "True Facts" Series; Former Head of BuzzFeed Motion Pictures

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Ze Frank Biography

Ze Frank, born Hosea Jan Frank, is a online performance artist, composer, humorist, and public speaker known for his contributions to digital media, online comedy, and viral video content. Frank holds a neuroscience degree from Brown University and has a background in music with the band Dowdy Smack. His career in online entertainment began with the viral video "How to Dance Properly," originally created as a party invitation, which quickly gained widespread attention and led to significant web traffic to his personal website. The site expanded to feature interactive group projects, short films, animations, and video games, establishing Frank as a leader in internet culture and digital storytelling.

Frank received a Webby Award for Best Personal Website (People's Voice) and was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the "50 Coolest Websites." He launched the daily video blog "The Show with Ze Frank," which was noted by Slate.com for its sustained comedic impact on the web. Frank's innovative approach to audience participation and rapid-fire comedic delivery influenced a generation of YouTube creators and digital content producers. The series was later revived as "A Show," which explored themes such as emotion and relationships, with episodes including "How to Fight as a Couple" and "Teen Brain with Rainn Wilson."

Frank has delivered presentations at TED Conferences and served as an adjunct professor at institutions including ITP/NYU, Parsons School of Design, and SUNY Purchase, contributing to the fields of digital media and creative technology education.

After BuzzFeed acquired his company Ze Frank Games, Frank launched and led BuzzFeed's video business in Los Angeles, overseeing the development of BuzzFeed Motion Pictures. Under his leadership, the company expanded its video offerings, increasing monthly views significantly and launching popular projects such as Tasty, a video-based recipe platform. Frank's work at BuzzFeed focused on digital video production, viral media, and online audience engagement.

Frank is also known for the "True Facts" video series, including "True Facts About Baby Echidnas" and "True Facts About the Octopus," which combine scientific research footage with humorous narration. These videos, often created in collaboration with animal biologists, reflect Frank's scientific background and commitment to science communication through digital media. His influence on online comedy, digital storytelling, and viral video production continues to shape the landscape of internet entertainment.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/04/2026.

Ze Frank Speaking Topics

  • Thinking Social

    Length: 45 to 60 minutes.

    Using a mix of personal anecdotes and examples from companies that get it or don’t, this talk tries to get at the big questions surrounding social media.

    Audiences are becoming more engaged and increasingly expect to be able to interact, give their opinions and converse with brands.

    When and how do you decide to engage in social media platforms? How much time do you devote to social media and who should be doing it? If you think of social media as a “conversation” with your customers, then what is your brand’s “voice” and how do you find it? How do you keep the conversation going using “action chains” targeted at specific user expectations? How do you increase participation and maximize its value? What can be measured and what can’t?

    The goal of the talk is to present the costumer with ways of thinking about these questions, and models for moving forward in an ever-changing landscape.

    Values: Marketing in a connected world—how to approach Social Media; how to get the most from your customers.

  • Smart Fun—Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything

    Length: Variable, up to an hour; can also be done as a series of short interstitials throughout a conference.

    A collection of visuals and stories inspired by years of online curiosity and research. From the history of airplane safety cards to the audience-assisted search for the creator of a random online viral audio clip. Very funny and fast paced. In the style of the performance that was a hit at the Ted conference, etc…

    Values: Fun.

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Ze Frank Videos

True Facts: New Species Naming Competition

True Facts: New Species Naming Competition

ExtinctZoo •1.3M views · 11:03. Go to channel Ze Frank · True Facts: Is The Goffin's Cockatoo The Smartest Bird?

Ze Frank's web playroom

Ze Frank's web playroom

http://www.ted.com On the web, a new "Friend" may be just a click away, but true connection is harder to find and express. Ze Frank presents a medley...

Ze Frank: Are you human?

Ze Frank: Are you human?

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Ze Frank is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Thinking Social, Smart Fun—Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything, Smart Fun—The Hard Way: Lessons Learned from a Life Online, Contagious Media Workshop and Contagious Media: Beyond Viral Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ze Frank for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Ze Frank generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Clay Shirky, Ray Kurzweil, R "Ray" Wang, Mike Walsh and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ze Frank for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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