James Franco
James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) 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
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).
Born
Apr 19, 1978
Palo Alto, California, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
176 acting
97 crew
Popularity
4.2
Known For
Spider-Man
2002
as Harry Osborn
Spider-Man 3
2007
as New Goblin / Harry Osborn
Alien: Covenant
2017
as Jacob Branson (uncredited)
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
2014
as Will Rodman (uncredited)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011
as Will Rodman
Spider-Man 2
2004
as Harry Osborn
Sausage Party
2016
as Druggie (voice)
The Interview
2014
as Dave Skylark
Homefront
2013
as Morgan 'Gator' Bodine
This Is the End
2013
as James Franco
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