Michael Franklin
Acting
Biography
Michael Franklin is an American television, theatre and film actor who has also starred in Dutch productions. One of his first acting roles was in the television show, "The Game." He has worked in a variety of T.V. roles, including "Six Feet Under" and "Noah's Arc." He is known for playing Young Shreve in "Truth Be Told" on Apple TV+.
Born: January 6, 1992
Place of Birth: Oakland, California
Known For
Gemmel & Tim
In 2017 and 2019, Gemmel “Juelz” Moore (26) and Timothy “Tim” Dean (55), two gay black men, died of a meth overdose at the West Hollywood apartment of white businessman, activist & political donor Ed Buck (66). The parallel stories of these two men, are intimately told by the friends who loved them, grieve their loss, and who hope to protect others from similarly tragic fates.
Euphoria
A group of high school students navigate love and friendships in a world of drugs, sex, trauma, and social media.
Atypical
Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, takes a funny, yet painful, journey of self-discovery for love and independence and upends his family.
9-1-1: Lone Star
Nearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In the wake of the attack, Owen had the unenviable task of rebuilding his station. After a similar tragedy happens to a firehouse in Austin, Owen, along with his troubled firefighter son, T.K., takes his progressive philosophies of life and firefighting down to Texas, where he helps them start anew. On the surface, Owen is all about big-city style and swagger, but underneath he struggles with a secret he hides from the world - one that could very well end his life.
Abbott Elementary
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
The Game
When her boyfriend Derwin Davis is chosen as the new third-string wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers, Melanie Barnett decides to attend a local college so she can be with him. While Derwin worries about the plays on the field, Melanie adjusts to her new lifestyle. She gets a play-by-play account of the lives and relationships among NFL wives, girlfriends and mom/managers who use their best game to help their men stay on the field and on their arm.
Hacks
Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Paint It Red
A pair of bank robbers knock off Bohemian tenants in search for their stolen loot.
Black Is King
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.
Bookie
A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family, co-workers, and a lifestyle that bounces him around every corner of Los Angeles, high and low.
Filmography
as Pharaoh Bartender
as Homeless Person #3
as Guard
as Officer Howard
as Jackson
as James Johnson
as Parent
as Self
as Mark
as Michael Franklin
as Banks
as Young Shreve
as Finn
as Police Officer
as Captain Knight
as Freedom
as Rich
as Wally
as NBA
as Michael
as Thug Realness
as Trumpet Player
as Mu Gamma Stepper #6
as Football Player
as Runner
as Dancer