Andrew Stevens

Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance in ‘The Boys in Company C’ (1978) and recipient of the Star of Tomorrow award from the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), Andrew Stevens began his extensive career in entertainment as an actor. He made an early film appearance in ‘The Courtship of Eddie’s Father’ (1963), followed by notable roles in cult thrillers such as ‘Massacre at Central High’ (1976), ‘Vigilante Force’ (1976), ‘Day of the Animals’ (1977), and the horror film ‘The Fury’ (1978). Stevens also gained recognition for his television work, appearing in the miniseries ‘Once an Eagle’ (1976) and starring as Andrew Thorpe in ‘The Oregon Trail.’ Stevens pivoted from acting into entrepreneurship in the early 1990s, focusing on writing, producing, directing, and financing films. He co-founded and served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Franchise Pictures from 1997 to 2002, overseeing the production and financing of over 60 feature films.

This slate included commercially successful titles such as ‘The Whole Nine Yards’ (2000), ‘Angel Eyes’ (2001), ‘City by the Sea’ (2002), and ‘The In-Laws’ (2003). During this period, he also established Franchise Classics, which produced films for major festivals including Cannes and Sundance. Concurrently, he co-founded Phoenician Entertainment, producing films like ‘The Third Miracle’ (1999). Continuing his career progression, Stevens went on to establish Andrew Stevens Entertainment and Stevens Entertainment Group.

Beyond his prolific work in film production and direction, Stevens has engaged in real estate development, songwriting for film and television, community service, and has explored ventures in the e-sports industry, demonstrating a versatile and enduring presence across multiple professional arenas.