James Edward Franco was born in Palo Alto, California, United States, on April 19, 1978, is an American actor. Young James Franco first started performing in school theater productions. He began his professional career in commercial for Pizza Hut. He got his television debut in crime drama series Pacific Blue (1997) in episode "Matters of the Heart", in role as Brian. He made his big screen debut in romantic comedy film Never Been Kissed (1999) in role as Jason. Franco's breakthrough performance came as Daniel Desario in NBC period teen comedy series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000). He made his directorial debut with comedy film The Ape (2005), which he also wrote and starred as Harry Walker. He landed his Broadway debut in a play "Of Mice and Men" (2014) in role as George, at Longacre Theatre.
How tall is James Franco and what is his weight? James Franco's height is 5' 11" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 180 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 167.5 іn pоunds or 76 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 46 years old. His shoe size is 10 US | 43 EU.
James Franco
April 19, 1978
46 years old
United States
Aries
Dark Brown
Dark Brown
5 ft 11 in | 180 cm
$30 Million
76 kg | 167.5 lbs
42 in | 107 cm
10 US | 43 EU
31 in | 79 cm
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, a BAFTA Film Award for Best Leading Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for his role as Aron Ralston in biographical survival film 127 Hours (2010).
He directed, co-produced and starred as Tommy Wiseau in biographical comedy drama film The Disaster Artist (2017), for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Scott Smith in biographical film Milk (2008).
He portrayed Harry Osborn in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy:
Spider-Man (2002)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Spider-Man 3 (2007), for which he was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor
He won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his performance as James Dean in biographical movie James Dean (2001).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role as Saul Silver in action comedy film Pineapple Express (2008).
He was nominated for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Alien in crime drama movie Spring Breakers (2012).
He was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy for his role as Oscar Diggs in fantasy adventure movie Oz the Great and Powerful (2013).
He was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Scary Scene for his role as Himself in disaster horror comedy film This Is the End (2013).
He won the Women Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor in a Comedy for his role as Dave Skylark in comedy movie The Interview (2014).
He was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Drama for his role as Christian Longo in mystery drama film True Story (2015).
Eat Pray Love (2010) biographical romantic comedy drama as David Piccolo
The Iceman (2012) biographical crime thriller as Marty Freeman
Homefront (2013) action thriller as Morgan "Gator" Bodine
Queen of the Desert (2015) epic biographical drama as Henry Cadogan
Every Thing Will Be Fine (2015) drama as Tomas Eldan
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) science fiction as Dr. William "Will" Rodman
In the Valley of Elah (2007) crime drama mystery as Sergeant Dan Carnelli
Date Night (2010) comedy as Tom "Taste" Felton
He voiced The Fox in animated fantasy adventure drama film The Little Prince (2015).
He voiced The Druggie in animated comedy movie Sausage Party (2016).
He directed and starred as The Warlord in science fiction action Western film Future World (2018).
He directed and starred as Ike "Vikar" Jerome in comedy drama film Zeroville (2019).
He voiced Lemmy in animated comedy film Arctic Dogs (2019).
He played Franco in soap opera General Hospital (2009–2012) and General Hospital: Night Shift (2007–2008).
He was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Young Ensemble for his role as Daniel Desario in NBC period teen comedy series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000).
The Mindy Project (2013) Fox romantic comedy series as Dr. Paul Leotard
He hosted Saturday Night Live in episodes:
"James Franco/Kings of Leon" (2008)
"James Franco/Muse" (2009)
"James Franco/Nicki Minaj" (2014)
"James Franco/SZA (2017)
He had recurring role as Osborne "Oz" Silver in Nick at Nite and TeenNick family drama series Hollywood Heights (2012).
He starred in television special Comedy Central Roast of James Franco (2013).
Angie Tribeca (2016) TBS comedy series as Sgt. Eddie Pepper
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series for his role as Himself / Various characters in comedy series Making a Scene with James Franco (2014-2015).
11.22.63 (2016) Hulu science fiction thriller miniseries as Jake Epping
The Deuce (2017–2019) HBO drama series as twin brothers, Vincent Martino and Frankie Martino.
Graduated from Palo Alto High School in 1996.
Attended California State Summer School for the Arts in 1998.
Studied at University of California, Los Angeles.
Studied acting at Robert Carnegie's Playhouse West.
Has two younger brothers, Tom and Dave.
Has Portuguese, Swedish and Russian ancestry.
Good friends with Tobey Maguire and Mila Kunis.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located on 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in 2013.
He voiced Harry Osborn / New Goblin in video game Spider-Man 3 (2007).
He was nominated for the Best Spoken Word Album for his novel "Actors Anonymous" (2015).
Featured in music video for Riff Raff "ONLY iN AMERiCA" (2016).
Support LGBT community.
He directed Robert Boswell's The Long Shrift (2014), at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.
He dated Erin Johnson (2014-2017), Emilia Clarke (2013), Amanda Seyfried (2011-2012), Agyness Deyn (2010-2011), Ahna O'Reilly (2006-2011), Ashley Hartman (2004-2005) and Marla Sokoloff (1999-2002).
He started dating actress Isabel Pakzad in 2017.