Andy Powers

Andy Powers is a classically trained actor originally from El Paso, TX. After graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, he spent the next four years in Off Broadway Theatre developing new work from young playwrights with the Barrow Group Theatre, The Cherry Lane Alternative, Second Stage, and The Hypothetical Theatre Company.Television audiences were introduced to Powers as the convicted rapist turned Neo-Nazi cross-dresser Franklin Winthrop on HBO's hit series "OZ." He starred opposite Matt Frewer and Dakota Fanning in Syfy's presentation of Stephen Spielberg's "TAKEN." Films include "Sweets" directed by R.E. Rogers, "In Her Shoes" directed by Curtis Hansen, "Northeast" directed by Gregory Kohn. Powers has appeared in many episodic series and independent films.Powers' next project Atlas Of The Soul, opposite Lauren Fox, begins principal photography later this year and will be directed by Jeremiah Kipp.He devotes much of his personal time to wilderness backpacking and environmental conservation.