Franklin S. Forsberg (October 21, 1905 – March 29, 2002), was an American publisher and diplomat.

Franklin S. Forsberg was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to parents of Swedish heritage.

In 1942 he joined the United States Army, where he rose to the rank of colonel.

After a career as publisher, Forsberg was appointed U.S. ambassador to Sweden in 1981, a position he served in until 1985.

Forsberg was appointed "The Swedish-American of 1986" by the Vasa Order of America.