Tommy Franklin(I)

Tommy was born and raised in Memphis,Tn. Home of the Blues and some of the best barbecue in the world. Farming was a big part of his youth, which probably explains why he is so down to earth. Memphis also fueled his passion for fighting against social injustice. Coming of age during a city wide sanitation worker's strike, which ultimately led to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. Tommy got the acting bug while attending the University of Memphis. Since landing in Hollywood, he has acquired numerous, Stage, TV, and Film credits and trained with Stella Adler and Second City. But what has been most near and dear to his heart, is helping to end homelessness. Having briefly experienced homelessness himself, he often volunteers at the Midnight Mission on skid row. And has worked with many homeless writers and actors over the last 20 years. Together we can end homelessness!