Steve Franks

Steve Franks

59 · Born: Sep 21, 1965

Personal Details

BornSep 21, 1965

Biography

Steve Franks, a native of southern California, hails from a region renowned for its sun-kissed beaches and picturesque landscapes. In 1991, he achieved a significant milestone by graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the prestigious University of California, Irvine. Concurrently, Franks simultaneously pursued a career in stand-up comedy, showcasing his exceptional wit and comedic flair on various stages. Additionally, he also took on the role of lead vocalist and frontman for the prominent Orange County band, Friendly Indians, further solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted artist.

Steve Franks

Born in Southern California

Notably, during his tenure as a graduate student in the esteemed film department of Loyola Marymount University, Franks' career trajectory underwent a significant upward trajectory when his inaugural screenplay, "Big Daddy", was successfully acquired by the renowned Columbia Pictures, with the intention of featuring the charismatic Adam Sandler in the lead role.

Following this resounding success, renowned filmmaker Franks embarked upon an illustrious career trajectory, spearheading and contributing to the development of an impressive array of feature film projects, numbering in excess of a dozen.

Notably, Franks has extended his creative scope beyond the realm of film, venturing into the world of television with an impressive array of projects broadcasted on the esteemed ABC, CBS, and NBC networks. As a self-proclaimed aficionado of timeless, whimsical detective series such as "Moonlighting" and "Magnum P.I.", Franks drew inspiration from these beloved shows to craft a character that embodies a similar essence - a clever, yet non-supernaturally endowed, psychic detective. This innovative concept ultimately gave rise to the critically acclaimed, USA Network original series, Psych.

Presently, Frank is a resident of Orange County, California, where he shares a comfortable and loving living arrangement with his cherished spouse and delightful offspring.

Career

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1999
Big Daddy
Big Daddy as Story, Screenplay
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2021
Psych 3: This Is Gus
Psych 3: This Is Gus as Director, Writer
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2020
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home as Director, Writer
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2017
Psych: The Movie
Psych: The Movie as Director, Writer
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2006
Psych
Psych as Creator