Dan Franklin

Dan is the quintessential Renaissance man. For over two decades he's been pouring everything he has into everything he does. His muse has lead him to become an expert in myriad artistic fields from acting to music to martial arts. As a multi-instrumental singer/performer, he's spanned every genre, playing with everyone from Slash to Leann Rimes on every stage from Disneyland to the Grand 'Ole Opry. He has produced albums, singles, and videos for many artists, including Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars), which has been viewed millions of times on YouTube. In addition to playing well with others, Dan has released many albums and singles as a solo artist. As an actor, Dan has had the pleasure of playing leads in the features Mantra, The Haunted Man, and Beer Conversations, as well as many shorts such Long Green Hash, The Greatest Thing, and Lie to The Devil. He has also done several web shows including Cletus and Roscoe, Mike Compulsion, and Quarantime With Friends which he co-hosts. As a composer, Dan has had his scores featured on Fox, MTV, VH1, CBS, NBC, Comedy Central, as well as the big screen. Always looking to expand his horizons, Dan has worked as a chef in a four star Italian restaurant, a martial arts instructor in Krav Maga and Tang Soo Do, and a sound editor. He is a devoted husband and father of two boys.