About DeVon Franklin
DeVon Franklin is a bonafide dynamo…
a different kind of spiritual teacher for our times.
– Oprah Winfrey
About DeVon Franklin
DEVON FRANKLIN is an award-winning film producer, New York Times best-selling author and motivational speaker, and he is committed to uplifting the masses through entertainment. DeVon has quickly become a force in the media as well as a leading authority on inspiration, spiritual wellness and personal development.
Spirituality, Faith, and the Entertainment Business
A recognized authority on spirituality, faith, and the entertainment business, DeVon is one of the youngest executives in Hollywood history. BeliefNet named DeVon one of the “Most Influential Christians Under 40.” Variety Magazine called him one of the “Top 10 Producers to Watch.” Ebony Magazine named him one of the “Top 100 Influential African-Americans in America.” He’s been interviewed by Oprah, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey, Dr. Phil, CNN, and featured in numerous radio, print, and online appearances.
Dedicated to Using Media to Encourage & Inspire
DeVon is dedicated to using media as a powerful tool to encourage millions of lives around the world. He uses his platform to empower people with faith- filled, inspirational messages through his movies and TV shows, public speaking, books, media interviews, and social media channels with millions of followers. He is married to award-winning actress, Meagan Good, and they reside in Los Angeles, California.
Hollywood Producer
“In the 20 years I’ve known DeVon, he’s lived his life the same way he makes his movies: with commitment, humility, and a work ethic that demands respect.”
– Will Smith
Work in the Entertainment Industry
DeVon got his start in Hollywood as an 18-year-old intern for Will Smith. Today, he is the President & CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a multi-media company that produces inspirational and commercial content. The company currently has a first-look film deal with Paramount Pictures.
DeVon serves as President/CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a dynamic multimedia entertainment company with a first-look film deal with Paramount Pictures. DeVon most recently produced the hit inspirational film BREAKTHROUGH starring Chrissy Metz for Disney/Fox, the hit Sony Pictures Animation animated film THE STAR and the hit Sony Pictures film MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN. Along with his work as a producer, he is also the author of multiple best-selling books including THE TRUTH ABOUT MEN, THE SUCCESS COMMANDMENTS, THE WAIT (co-written with his wife actress Meagan Good) and PRODUCED BY FAITH.
Beliefnet called him one of the “Most Influential Christians Under 40,” Variety Magazine named him one of the “Top 10 Producers to Watch,” Ebony Magazine has distinguished him as one of the “Top 100 Influential African-Americans in America,” and Oprah has called him “a bonafide dynamo…a different kind of spiritual teacher for our times.”
Upcoming Projects
Film and Television
Currently, DeVon is working on FLAMIN’ HOT CHEETOS with 20th Century Fox, as well as Music To My Ears, a hybrid musical, with 20th Century Fox’s newly created Fox Family division. DeVon is also producing a biopic of 14-time Grammy-winning artist Kirk Franklin, chronicling his rise to fame and influence on gospel music. DeVon is also working on The Garden, retelling the story of the biblical Garden of Eden.
DeVon was recently named to the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and chairs the Executive Branch subcommittee on diversity. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship along with a minor in Cinema-Television from the University of Southern California.
Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Spiritual Success Coach
Early Life
DeVon was raised in Oakland, CA. His mother, grandmother, and seven aunts formed what he called a “coalition of strong women” that guided DeVon and his two brothers after his father tragically passed away at the age of 36 from a heart attack.
As a teenager, DeVon enjoyed studying movies and television shows to figure out how stories and scenes were put together to move and inspire people. He was particularly influenced by The Cosby Show and The Color Purple. During this time, he began helping out at his uncle’s church and preached his first sermon at the age of 15.
A Unique Combination of Ministry and Entertainment Expertise
Today, DeVon’s unique combination of ministry and entertainment expertise have positioned him as a spiritual success coach for thousands of people across America. His rare perspective on faith, love, and success has made DeVon the go-to expert on spirituality and life transformation.
He has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, CBS This Morning, Entertainment Tonight, The Meredith Vieira Show, The Real, CNN, FOX News, Iyanla’s Fix My Life, and Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, to name a few.
As a speaker, DeVon has encouraged audiences at Oprah’s Life Class, T.D. Jakes’ Mega-Fest, Catalyst, and speaks regularly at conferences, churches, and business associations.
New York Times Bestselling Author
Along with his work as a producer and speaker, Franklin is also a New York Times Bestselling author. His most recent book is The Truth About Men, a follow-up to his New York Times bestseller The Wait (co-written with his wife award-winning actress Meagan Good). He has also written The Success Commandments and Produced by Faith.
