James Franco
American actor
- In full:
- James Edward Franco
- Born:
- April 19, 1978, Palo Alto, California, U.S. (age 46)
- Awards And Honors:
- Golden Globe Award (2018)
- Golden Globe Award (2002)
- Golden Globe Award (2018): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- Golden Globe Award (2002): Best Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Notable Works:
- “In Dubious Battle”
- “The Ape”
- “The Disaster Artist”
- On the Web:
- The Guardian - James Franco: ‘I was certainly taking myself too seriously before. But who doesn’t?’ (Apr. 15, 2024)
James Franco (born April 19, 1978, Palo Alto, California, U.S.) is an American actor, director, and writer whose rakish charm and chiseled good looks augmented an ability to bring sincerity and gravitas to characters ranging from addled drug dealers to comic book villains. The eldest of three children, Franco was raised in Palo Alto, California, by his mother, a children’s book author, and his father, a businessman. A strong student, Franco nonetheless dropped out of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), after his first year in order to pursue acting. While taking classes at Playhouse West in Los Angeles, ...(100 of 1050 words)