Dick Franklin

Character Information
Dick Franklin is a character in AMC's The Green Mile. He was a prisoner at the Cold Mountain Penitentiary, before being executed.

Biography
It is unknown for what reasons Dick was convicted to the death row.
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Pilot

A night in May 1931, Paul Edgecomb and his colleagues prepare prisoner Dick Franklin for his execution in the electric chair. Dick tells Paul that he regrets what he did and how he is still hoping to go to heaven. He also hopes that his daughter will forgive him. They bring him to the execution, where several people are sitting and waiting for the death of Dick. Guards Harry and Alex put Dick on the chair and Paul orders the executioner to switch the lever. Dick is electrocuted.

Killed By

 * Paul Edgecomb (Caused)
 * Jack Van Hay

Season 1

 * "Pilot"

Trivia

 * Dick is the first character to die in the television series.
 * Ryan Hurst was originally cast as Brutus Howell, but because of his contract with "Outsiders" he couldn't shave off his beard. Instead he got the role of Dick.