Alumnus Francis Cronin delivered a standout performance as Danny Clogan in the action-comedy Guns Up, serving as a hilarious comedic foil to Kevin James. Cronin’s role marks a breakthrough in his career, showcasing his ability to once again deliver a brilliant performance alongside a stellar cast, including giants such as Luis Guzmán, Oscar-winner Melissa Leo, Christina Ricci, Timothy V. Murphy, and Joey Diaz. 

Past work include playing a psychologist opposite Bruce Willis in the movie Detective Knight – Independence.

He began performing standup comedy in 2013 and has since performed with Emmy Award winning Saturday Night Live alumnus Dana Carvey and Christopher Titus of pawnography fame. Francis has also starred in The Funster YouTube series by Carvey, where he portrays a hopeful tech entrepreneur. He recently opened for Jay Leno at Flappers Comedy in Burbank, CA.