DeVon Franklin

DeVon Franklin, born on April 13, 1978, in San Francisco, California, is a highly accomplished producer, author, and motivational speaker. Franklin is best known for producing successful films such as "Heaven Is for Real" (2014), "Miracles from Heaven" (2016), and "Breakthrough" (2019), as well as the animated hit "The Star" (2017). In 2022, he served as an executive producer on the drama "Flamin' Hot" (Hulu), a biographical film about the creation of Flamin' Hot Cheetos. He has been involved in other recent projects, including "Jesus Revolution" (2023) and the upcoming film "Kingdom Business". Franklin, a former Columbia Pictures executive, made history as the first African American Senior Vice President of Production at the studio. He is the founder of Franklin Entertainment, a production company focused on uplifting and diverse storytelling. Outside of film, Franklin is the bestselling author of books, which share insights on faith, relationships, and personal growth. A frequent television guest, Franklin has appeared as a relationship expert on "The Real" (Fox, 2013-2022) and "The Breakfast Club" (iHeartRadio). He also joined the judging panel on the 2022 season of "Married at First Sight" (Lifetime, 2022-2023) as a relationship coach. Known for blending faith and entertainment, Franklin continues to inspire audiences through his work in film, television, and literature.