Ze Frank

Ze Frank, an American online performance artist and humorist, is renowned for his innovative and engaging content. Based in Los Angeles, Frank has generated an array of notable works such as "The Show," "A Show," and "True Facts." His distinctive contribution to the digital landscape has been acknowledged with a Webby Award for Personal Website and a feature in Time's "50 Coolest Websites." He has also served in academia as an adjunct professor at institutions such as ITP/NYU, Parsons School of Design, and SUNY Purchase.

Frank's presence in the digital world extends beyond content creation. He has held significant roles at BuzzFeed, serving as the president of BuzzFeed Motion Pictures and later as the chief research and development officer. His prowess in engaging audiences was exhibited when he launched the daily video program "The Show with Zefrank" in 2006. This program combined commentary on media and current events with viewer contributions and activities. In 2012, Frank started "A Show," funded by a Kickstarter campaign, further showcasing his ability to connect with audiences. "True Facts" is Frank's series on YouTube where he details, among other oddities, scientific facts on a wide variety of wildlife, plants, insects, etc.

Frank has been invited to speak at TED Conferences multiple times, with presentations spanning over a decade from 2004 to 2014. His topics, such as "What's so funny about the Web?" have demonstrated his ability for insightful commentary on digital culture. Frank's speaking engagements include appearances at the Ruby on Rails conference, the Caroline Werner Gannett Lecture Series at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and as a substitute host on the PRI public radio show Fair Game with Faith Salie.