James Franco

James Franco

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

Apr 19, 1978(47 years old)

Place of Birth

Palo Alto, California, USA

Transalations

English,

Italian,

French,

Russian,

Ukrainian,

Hungarian,

German,

Spanish,

Spanish,

Polish,

Turkish,

Mandarin,

Portuguese,

Vietnamese,

Korean,

Mandarin,

Japanese,

Punjabi,

Mandarin,

Arabic,

Belarusian,

Mongolian,

Serbian,

Thai,

Mandarin,

Bengali,

Persian

Biography

James Edward Franco is an American actor and filmmaker. For his role in 127 Hours (2010), he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. Franco is known for appearing in films such as Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), Milk (2008), Eat, Pray, Love (2010), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), and Oz the Great and Powerful (2013). He frequently collaborates with fellow actor Seth Rogen, including in Pineapple Express (2008), This Is the End (2013), Sausage Party (2016), and The Disaster Artist (2017), for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Franco's first prominent acting role was on television. He starred as Daniel Desario on the short-lived ensemble comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), which developed a cult following. He portrayed the title character in the television biographical film James Dean (2001), for which he won a Golden Globe Award and received nominations for a Screen Actors Guild Award and Primetime Emmy Award. Franco also had a recurring role on the daytime soap opera General Hospital (2009–2012) and starred in the limited series 11.22.63 (2016). He starred in the David Simon-created HBO drama The Deuce (2017–2019).

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Known For

Spider-ManSpider-Man
73%

Spider-Man

01 May 2002
Spider-Man 3Spider-Man 3
64%

Spider-Man 3

01 May 2007
Spider-Man 2Spider-Man 2
73%

Spider-Man 2

25 Jun 2004
MilkMilk
72%

Milk

05 Nov 2008
James DeanJames Dean
68%

James Dean

04 Aug 2001
Pineapple ExpressPineapple Express
66%

Pineapple Express

06 Aug 2008
The Wicker ManThe Wicker Man
43%

The Wicker Man

31 Aug 2006
Knocked UpKnocked Up
63%

Knocked Up

01 Jun 2007
Never Been KissedNever Been Kissed
62%

Never Been Kissed

09 Apr 1999
CamilleCamille
62%

Camille

13 Apr 2008
Largo Winch : Le Prix de l'argentLargo Winch : Le Prix de l'argent
59%

The Price of Money: A Largo Winch Adventure

31 Jul 2024
In the Valley of ElahIn the Valley of Elah
68%

In the Valley of Elah

14 Sep 2007
Tristan & IsoldeTristan & Isolde
67%

Tristan & Isolde

07 Apr 2006
An American CrimeAn American Crime
73%

An American Crime

27 Jul 2007
AnnapolisAnnapolis
69%

Annapolis

27 Jan 2006
FlyboysFlyboys
65%

Flyboys

22 Sep 2006
SonnySonny
50%

Sonny

26 Oct 2002
City by the SeaCity by the Sea
58%

City by the Sea

06 Sep 2002
The Dead GirlThe Dead Girl
60%

The Dead Girl

07 Nov 2006
Date NightDate Night
61%

Date Night

08 Apr 2010
The Great RaidThe Great Raid
65%

The Great Raid

12 Aug 2005
Good Time MaxGood Time Max
53%

Good Time Max

28 Oct 2008
Rise of the Planet of the ApesRise of the Planet of the Apes
73%

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

03 Aug 2011
Eat Pray LoveEat Pray Love
62%

Eat Pray Love

12 Aug 2010
127 Hours127 Hours
71%

127 Hours

12 Nov 2010
The ApeThe Ape
41%

The Ape

18 Jun 2005
Your HighnessYour Highness
53%

Your Highness

08 Apr 2011
Whatever It TakesWhatever It Takes
58%

Whatever It Takes

31 Mar 2000
Dave Skylark's Very Special VMA SpecialDave Skylark's Very Special VMA Special
75%

Dave Skylark's Very Special VMA Special

17 Aug 2014
HowlHowl
65%

Howl

26 Aug 2010
Shadows & LiesShadows & Lies
42%

Shadows & Lies

25 Apr 2010
Naya: Legend of the Golden DolphinNaya: Legend of the Golden Dolphin

Naya: Legend of the Golden Dolphin

Love and DistrustLove and Distrust
38%

Love and Distrust

16 Aug 2010
Oz the Great and PowerfulOz the Great and Powerful
59%

Oz the Great and Powerful

07 Mar 2013
The IcemanThe Iceman
66%

The Iceman

01 Sep 2012
The CompanyThe Company
52%

The Company

25 Dec 2003
The Broken TowerThe Broken Tower
50%

The Broken Tower

27 Apr 2012
The Hills with James Franco and Mila KunisThe Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis
40%

The Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis

29 Nov 2007
Mean People SuckMean People Suck
68%

Mean People Suck

01 Jan 2001
Eames: The Architect and the PainterEames: The Architect and the Painter
71%

Eames: The Architect and the Painter

18 Nov 2011
About CherryAbout Cherry
46%

About Cherry

14 Feb 2012
With Great Power: The Stan Lee StoryWith Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
68%

With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story

24 Jul 2010
LovelaceLovelace
60%

Lovelace

08 Aug 2013
Mother GhostMother Ghost
64%

Mother Ghost

08 Aug 2002
Nights in RodantheNights in Rodanthe
63%

Nights in Rodanthe

26 Sep 2008
Spring BreakersSpring Breakers
52%

Spring Breakers

06 Mar 2013
The LetterThe Letter
46%

The Letter

06 Sep 2012
This Is the EndThis Is the End
62%

This Is the End

12 Jun 2013
Child of GodChild of God
49%

Child of God

28 Apr 2014
As I Lay DyingAs I Lay Dying
52%

As I Lay Dying

09 Oct 2013
Interior. Leather Bar.Interior. Leather Bar.
54%

Interior. Leather Bar.

02 Oct 2013
MaladiesMaladies
53%

Maladies

29 Jun 2012
Palo AltoPalo Alto
61%

Palo Alto

29 Dec 2013
Third PersonThird Person
59%

Third Person

20 Jun 2014
HomefrontHomefront
69%

Homefront

12 Nov 2013
Erased James FrancoErased James Franco
55%

Erased James Franco

05 Apr 2009
The Color of TimeThe Color of Time
40%

The Color of Time

16 Nov 2012
SalSal
36%

Sal

01 Nov 2013
Hart Crane: An ExegesisHart Crane: An Exegesis
45%

Hart Crane: An Exegesis

27 Mar 2012
Sausage PartySausage Party
57%

Sausage Party

11 Jul 2016
Hey JoeHey Joe
63%

Hey Joe

28 Nov 2024
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way HomeSpider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
68%

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

03 May 2022
True StoryTrue Story
63%

True Story

17 Apr 2015
Every Thing Will Be FineEvery Thing Will Be Fine
54%

Every Thing Will Be Fine

02 Apr 2015
The InterviewThe Interview
62%

The Interview

25 Dec 2014
Veronica MarsVeronica Mars
66%

Veronica Mars

13 Mar 2014
Good PeopleGood People
55%

Good People

12 Aug 2014
Alien: CovenantAlien: Covenant
62%

Alien: Covenant

09 May 2017
The Adderall DiariesThe Adderall Diaries
53%

The Adderall Diaries

15 Apr 2016
Alina of Cuba: La Hija RebeldeAlina of Cuba: La Hija Rebelde

Alina of Cuba: La Hija Rebelde

The Sound and the FuryThe Sound and the Fury
50%

The Sound and the Fury

23 Oct 2015
Saturday NightSaturday Night
80%

Saturday Night

02 May 2010
Queen of the DesertQueen of the Desert
59%

Queen of the Desert

03 Sep 2015
Dumpster DivingDumpster Diving
30%

Dumpster Diving

04 Aug 2017
ZerovilleZeroville
51%

Zeroville

19 Sep 2019
I Am MichaelI Am Michael
55%

I Am Michael

29 Jan 2015
YosemiteYosemite
47%

Yosemite

01 Jan 2016
MemoriaMemoria
51%

Memoria

08 Apr 2016
SNL Presents: A Very Gilly ChristmasSNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas
74%

SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas

17 Dec 2009
Comedy Central Roast of James FrancoComedy Central Roast of James Franco
72%

Comedy Central Roast of James Franco

02 Sep 2013
National Theatre Live: Of Mice and MenNational Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men
80%

National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men

06 Nov 2014
Golden State KillerGolden State Killer

Golden State Killer

CaputCaput

Caput

04 Jun 2011
Wild HorsesWild Horses
49%

Wild Horses

05 Jun 2015
Fool's GoldFool's Gold

Fool's Gold

01 Jan 2005
Burn CountryBurn Country
50%

Burn Country

16 Apr 2016
Me, YouMe, You

Me, You

Bunny-ManBunny-Man

Bunny-Man

In Dubious BattleIn Dubious Battle
58%

In Dubious Battle

08 Oct 2016
Why Him?Why Him?
64%

Why Him?

22 Dec 2016
The Heyday of the Insensitive BastardsThe Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards
49%

The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards

25 Mar 2015
Future Relic 02Future Relic 02

Future Relic 02

28 Nov 2014
The Night BeforeThe Night Before
61%

The Night Before

20 Nov 2015
Call Me LuckyCall Me Lucky
70%

Call Me Lucky

07 Aug 2015
The Disaster ArtistThe Disaster Artist
71%

The Disaster Artist

12 Mar 2017
GrasshopperGrasshopper
47%

Grasshopper

09 Oct 2006
Blind SpotBlind Spot
60%

Blind Spot

15 Jun 2003
The Long HomeThe Long Home

The Long Home

The Car KidThe Car Kid

The Car Kid

11 May 2002
The Razor's EdgeThe Razor's Edge

The Razor's Edge

Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La ManchaDon Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha
55%

Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman of La Mancha

07 Jan 2015
King CobraKing Cobra
59%

King Cobra

21 Oct 2016
Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?
53%

Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?

18 Jun 2016
GoatGoat
54%

Goat

23 Sep 2016
The Caged PillowsThe Caged Pillows
50%

The Caged Pillows

03 Jun 2016
ObituariesObituaries

Obituaries

13 Jun 2014
The 4%: Film's Gender ProblemThe 4%: Film's Gender Problem
33%

The 4%: Film's Gender Problem

08 Mar 2016
The Green HornetThe Green Hornet
56%

The Green Hornet

12 Jan 2011
The Little PrinceThe Little Prince
76%

The Little Prince

29 Jul 2015
At Any CostAt Any Cost
50%

At Any Cost

16 Aug 2000
Actors AnonymousActors Anonymous
43%

Actors Anonymous

05 Mar 2017
Richard Peter JohnsonRichard Peter Johnson
27%

Richard Peter Johnson

01 Dec 2015
Future WorldFuture World
43%

Future World

25 May 2018
Deuces WildDeuces Wild
56%

Deuces Wild

03 May 2002
Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce LeeFinishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee
50%

Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee

21 Jan 2007
Some BodySome Body
50%

Some Body

19 Jan 2001
InterviewInterview
64%

Interview

13 Jul 2007
Black Dog, Red DogBlack Dog, Red Dog
75%

Black Dog, Red Dog

23 Jul 2015
The LabyrinthThe Labyrinth
76%

The Labyrinth

13 Dec 2016
Masculinity & MeMasculinity & Me

Masculinity & Me

23 Jun 2010
The VaultThe Vault
49%

The Vault

01 Sep 2017
Arctic DogsArctic Dogs
60%

Arctic Dogs

01 Nov 2019
A Walk in WinterA Walk in Winter

A Walk in Winter

10 Nov 2015
Mississippi RequiemMississippi Requiem
10%

Mississippi Requiem

17 May 2018
You Always Stalk the Ones You LoveYou Always Stalk the Ones You Love
10%

You Always Stalk the Ones You Love

07 Jul 2002
Kill the CzarKill the Czar

Kill the Czar

The InstituteThe Institute
42%

The Institute

03 Mar 2017
SqualiSquali

Squali

16 Oct 2025
The Mad WhaleThe Mad Whale
56%

The Mad Whale

14 Jun 2017
Killing AnimalsKilling Animals
100%

Killing Animals

01 Jun 2015
KinKin
61%

Kin

29 Aug 2018
A Fuller LifeA Fuller Life
66%

A Fuller Life

28 Aug 2013
PretendersPretenders
52%

Pretenders

27 Sep 2019
High School LoverHigh School Lover
59%

High School Lover

04 Feb 2017
The HolidayThe Holiday
71%

The Holiday

05 Dec 2006
Don't Come Back from the MoonDon't Come Back from the Moon
56%

Don't Come Back from the Moon

18 Jan 2019
Blood HeistBlood Heist
100%

Blood Heist

28 Jul 2017
To Serve and ProtectTo Serve and Protect
65%

To Serve and Protect

14 Feb 1999
PlaytimePlaytime
10%

Playtime

07 Nov 2013
Freaks and Geeks: The DocumentaryFreaks and Geeks: The Documentary
68%

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

02 Aug 2018
The Ballad of Buster ScruggsThe Ballad of Buster Scruggs
71%

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

09 Nov 2018
Behind the Scenes of Palo AltoBehind the Scenes of Palo Alto
60%

Behind the Scenes of Palo Alto

28 May 2014
14 Actors Acting14 Actors Acting
70%

14 Actors Acting

08 Dec 2010
What Is Cinema?What Is Cinema?
64%

What Is Cinema?

06 Sep 2013
The Room Before and After - Part 1: James FrancoThe Room Before and After - Part 1: James Franco

The Room Before and After - Part 1: James Franco

01 May 2009
Roast of James Franco: Red Carpet Pre-ShowRoast of James Franco: Red Carpet Pre-Show

Roast of James Franco: Red Carpet Pre-Show

02 Aug 2013
If Tomorrow ComesIf Tomorrow Comes
10%

If Tomorrow Comes

01 Jan 2000
The ShowThe Show
57%

The Show

21 Sep 2017
Here Comes the Night TimeHere Comes the Night Time
80%

Here Comes the Night Time

29 Sep 2013
Blood SurfBlood Surf

Blood Surf

12 Dec 2016
Mademoiselle CMademoiselle C
58%

Mademoiselle C

11 Sep 2013
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
56%

Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'

20 Apr 2002
Spider-ManiaSpider-Mania
54%

Spider-Mania

30 Apr 2002
Marina Abramović: The Artist Is PresentMarina Abramović: The Artist Is Present
74%

Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present

13 Jun 2012
Jesse Heiman: World's Greatest ExtraJesse Heiman: World's Greatest Extra

Jesse Heiman: World's Greatest Extra

Catblock (The Ultimate Co%kblock)Catblock (The Ultimate Co%kblock)
10%

Catblock (The Ultimate Co%kblock)

23 Aug 2010
Venice 70: Future ReloadedVenice 70: Future Reloaded
52%

Venice 70: Future Reloaded

28 Aug 2013
Oh, Hi Mark: Making a DisasterOh, Hi Mark: Making a Disaster

Oh, Hi Mark: Making a Disaster

13 Mar 2018
ToadToad

Toad

Saturday Night Live: The Best of '09/'10Saturday Night Live: The Best of '09/'10

Saturday Night Live: The Best of '09/'10

13 Mar 2011
Drugs, Skate & Violence: Filmmaker Harmony KorineDrugs, Skate & Violence: Filmmaker Harmony Korine

Drugs, Skate & Violence: Filmmaker Harmony Korine

25 Oct 2017
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last SupperAlien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper
66%

Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper

22 Feb 2017
Seth Rogen & James Franco Bound 3Seth Rogen & James Franco Bound 3

Seth Rogen & James Franco Bound 3

25 Nov 2013
Alien: Covenant - Master Class: Ridley ScottAlien: Covenant - Master Class: Ridley Scott

Alien: Covenant - Master Class: Ridley Scott

15 Aug 2017
The Tony Danza ShowThe Tony Danza Show
61%

The Tony Danza Show

The Daily ShowThe Daily Show
64%

The Daily Show

LIVE with Kelly and MarkLIVE with Kelly and Mark
55%

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Freaks and GeeksFreaks and Geeks
82%

Freaks and Geeks

The Early ShowThe Early Show
63%

The Early Show

The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
54%

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

ProfilerProfiler
70%

Profiler

The X-FilesThe X-Files
84%

The X-Files

30 Rock30 Rock
75%

30 Rock

The Colbert ReportThe Colbert Report
69%

The Colbert Report

Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
70%

Saturday Night Live

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
58%

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Hamish and Andy's Gap YearHamish and Andy's Gap Year
75%

Hamish and Andy's Gap Year

DeadbeatDeadbeat
66%

Deadbeat

11.22.6311.22.63
78%

11.22.63

The Mindy ProjectThe Mindy Project
62%

The Mindy Project

The DeuceThe Deuce
76%

The Deuce

Hot OnesHot Ones
74%

Hot Ones

Angie TribecaAngie Tribeca
64%

Angie Tribeca

Pacific BluePacific Blue
54%

Pacific Blue

Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterClose Up with The Hollywood Reporter
60%

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth Meyers
53%

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
70%

Saturday Night Live

The FrameThe Frame
100%

The Frame

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!
55%

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Between Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisBetween Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
75%

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

MarciansMarcians

Marcians

ConanConan
71%

Conan

To Serve and ProtectTo Serve and Protect

To Serve and Protect

The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
57%

The Ellen DeGeneres Show