Franklin Tate Ammons, born February 4, 1977, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Richard and Brenda Ammons, embarked on a life-changing journey that would take him from his naval family roots in Virginia to Franklin, Tennessee, where his family's generational history awaited.
As the youngest of three brothers, sports played a significant role in his childhood, and he received a soccer scholarship to Western Kentucky University. He later attended East Tennessee State University, where he joined the prestigious Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and graduated with a finance degree from Middle Tennessee State University.
During his college years, Ammons worked part-time at a local cinema, where he developed a passion for the film industry. Although he initially intended to pursue a career as a financial advisor, his experiences as a photo double for Mark Ruffalo on The Last Castle and two years of acting classes led him to shift his focus towards acting.
Ammons made his television debut on Days of Our Lives and subsequently transitioned to edgier roles on shows such as Justified, Ray Donovan, and Shadow On The Mesa.
As his acting career flourished, Ammons began to focus on filmmaking, with his first feature film, Devil's Darlin', currently in post-production and scheduled for release in early 2024. This project holds a special place in his heart, as he had the opportunity to work alongside his children, Jack Ammons and Pearl Ammons, and his production partner and wife, Andrea Orbeck, who played a crucial role in bringing this vision to life.
Throughout his journey, Ammons has been guided by his family's support and his own unwavering dedication to his craft, ultimately leading him to where he is today – a talented actor and filmmaker with a promising future ahead.
