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Randall Franks

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Actor/entertainer Randall Franks is best known as "Officer Randy Goode" from TV's "In the Heat of the Night," a role he performed on NBC and CBS from 1988-1993. He appeared for five years on NBC and CBS and now on WGN America and is seen in 150 countries around the world. The Atlanta Country Music Hall... See full bio »

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In the Heat of the Night
Baby for Sale (#5.2)
Sun. May 27 10:00 AM on WGNAMER
In the Heat of the Night
Obsession (#5.3)
Mon. May 28 11:00 AM on WGNAMER
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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama


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2012 Lukewarm (post-production)
Pastor John Keebley
 
2012 Lawless
Cornshuckers String Band Leader
 
2012 The Solomon Bunch (video)
Edgar Albert
 
2011/I Decision
Principal Nate Foster
 
2009 Musical Theater of Hope (TV movie)
Attorney Alvin Potter
 
2009/I Vent
Barry Mcdaniels
 
2002 Nowhere Road
 
2001 The Flamingo Rising (TV movie)
Officer Randy Kraft
 
1999 Blue Valley Songbird (TV movie)
Fiddler #2
 
1988-1993 In the Heat of the Night (TV series)
Officer Randy Goode
– The Leftover Man: Part 2 (1993) … Officer Randy Goode (uncredited)
– Flowers from a Lady (1993) … Officer Randy Goode (uncredited)
– When the Music Stopped (1992) … Officer Randy Goode
– Random's Child (1992) … Officer Randy Goode
– A Frenzied Affair (1992) … Officer Randy Goode (uncredited)
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1989 No Holds Barred
Wealthy Wrestling Enthusiast (uncredited)
 
1989 Desperate for Love (TV movie)
High school chorus singer (uncredited)
 
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1996 The Jeff Foxworthy Show (TV series) (tutor - 1 episode)
– Where the Donuts Are Good, Not Great (1996) (tutor - uncredited)
 
1996 Grace Under Fire (TV series) (tutor - 1 episode)
– Why Buy the Bull? (1996) (tutor - uncredited)
 
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2001 Still Ramblin' (TV documentary)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2001 Still Ramblin' (TV documentary)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2001 Still Ramblin' (TV documentary) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
2001 Still Ramblin' (TV documentary)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1999 Blue Valley Songbird (TV movie) (composer: additional music)
 
Show ShowSelf (12 titles)
2011 American Idol (TV series)
Himself - Lauren Alaina's Disaster Tour Guide
– One of Three Voted Off (2011) … Himself - Lauren Alaina's Disaster Tour Guide
 
2009 The 31st Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards (TV special)
Himself - Guest star
 
2006 Offbeat America (TV series)
Himself - Guest Star
– Episode dated 3 November 2006 (2006) … Himself - Guest Star
 
2001 Still Ramblin' (TV documentary)
Host
 
1999 Extreme Homes (TV series)
Himself - Guest star
– Episode dated 25 April 1999 (1999) … Himself - Guest star
 
1990-1992 Nashville Now (TV series)
Himself - Guest star
– Episode dated 24 November 1992 (1992) … Himself - Guest star
– Episode dated 19 June 1990 (1990) … Himself - Guest star
 
1992 26th Annual Country Music Association Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1992 Miller & Company (TV series)
Himself - Guest star
– Episode dated 15 June 1992 (1992) … Himself - Guest star
 
1991 VideoMorning (TV series)
Himself - Guest star
 
1991 Crook & Chase (TV series)
Himself - Guest star
– Episode dated 21 November 1991 (1991) … Himself - Guest star
 
1991 25th Annual Country Music Association Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1987 Tonight at Ferlinghetti's (TV series)
Himself - Guest star
– Episode dated 28 February 1987 (1987) … Himself - Guest star
 

Related Videos

Randall Franks in Decision -- Randall Franks stars with Dove Award winner Natalie Grant, Grammy winner Billy Dean, Mike Rosenbaum and Rusty Whitener in this 2011 All Entertainment production for GMC as Principal Nate Foster. Franks guides Grant's character and her son (Rosenbaum) in a positive direction following the death of her husband(Dean). In this clip Franks encourages alternate paths for both characters. Decision -- Clip: Words of Life Randall Franks performs The Old Black Fiddle -- Randall Franks performs his hit "The Old Black Fiddle," which won him the 2009 ASE Songwriter of the Year Award, on a show which included Collective Soul, Third Day and Chuck Leavell. The song is a prequel to "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." He appears with a group of Atlanta Country Music Hall of Famers selected as the Georgia Mafia Bluegrass Band for this performance.(Randall Franks/Peach Picked Pub./BMI)
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Randall Franks co-authored the award winning "Stirring Up Success with a Southern Flavor" with Shirley Smith for the non-profit Catoosa Citizens for Literacy in Ringgold, Ga. in 2003. The book featuring Franks celebrity friends favorite recipes raised close to over $27,000 for literacy efforts and won the W.G... See more »

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In 1990-1991, a "In the Heat of the Night" regular, he embarked on a most unique project as a music producer. He was charged by TV legend Carroll O'Connor and co-star Alan Autry to produce the "In the Heat of the Night" Christmas album. Franks included the legends of bluegrass music combining the entire cast of a top-rated network TV Show with... See more »