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Known for his breakthrough starring role on Freaks & Geeks (1999), James Franco was born April 19, 1978 in Palo Alto, California, to Betsy Franco, a writer, artist, and actress, and Douglas Eugene "Doug" Franco, who ran a Silicon Valley business. His mother is Jewish and his father was of Portuguese and Swedish descent. Growing up with his two ...
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Actor (147 credits)
Actor (147 credits)
2017-2019
The Deuce
(TV Series)
Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
- Finish It
(2019)
... Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
- That's a Wrap
(2019)
... Vincent Martino
- This Trust Thing
(2019)
... Vincent Martino
- You Only Get One
(2019)
... Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
- They Can Never Go Home
(2019)
... Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
2014-2017
Saturday Night Live: Cut for Time
(TV Series)
Young Santa / Chris Bearstick / The Prince / ...
Young Santa / Chris Bearstick / The Prince / ...
- Hallmark Channel Christmas Promo
(2017)
... Young Santa / Chris Bearstick / The Prince
- Morning News
(2014)
... Chef Darrel
2016
Angie Tribeca
(TV Series)
Sgt. Eddie Pepper
Sgt. Eddie Pepper
- Electoral Dysfunction
(2016)
... Sgt. Eddie Pepper
- The Coast Is Fear
(2016)
... Sgt. Eddie Pepper
- Boyz II Dead
(2016)
... Sgt. Eddie Pepper
- Organ Trail
(2016)
... Sgt. Eddie Pepper
- Fleas Don't Kill Me
(2016)
... Sgt. Eddie Pepper
2016
The Caged Pillows
(Video short)
David Del Rosario / The Astral Gem / Astral Loans Spokesman (voice)
David Del Rosario / The Astral Gem / Astral Loans Spokesman (voice)
2016
22.11.63
(TV Mini-Series)
Jake Epping
Jake Epping
- The Day in Question
(2016)
... Jake Epping
- Soldier Boy
(2016)
... Jake Epping
- Happy Birthday, Lee Harvey Oswald
(2016)
... Jake Epping
- The Truth
(2016)
... Jake Epping
- The Eyes of Texas
(2016)
... Jake Epping
2014-2015
Making a Scene with James Franco
(TV Series short)
James / Jack / Eric Forman / ...
James / Jack / Eric Forman / ...
- One's Company
(2015)
... Jack
- That 70s 70s Show
(2015)
... Eric Forman / Michael Kelso
- Friendtervention
(2015)
... Rachel / Joey
- Seinfeld M.D.
(2015)
... Jerry
- Saved by the Freaks
(2015)
... Zack Morris / Daniel Desario
2013
The Mindy Project
(TV Series)
Paul Leotard
Paul Leotard
- The Other Dr. L
(2013)
... Paul Leotard
- All My Problems Solved Forever...
(2013)
... Paul Leotard
2012
Hollywood Heights
(TV Series)
Osbourne Silver
Osbourne Silver
- The Final Concert
(2012)
... Osbourne Silver
- Jetsetter
(2012)
... Osbourne Silver
- Loren's Recording Session
(2012)
... Osbourne Silver
- Eddie Questions His Feelings
(2012)
... Osbourne Silver
- Chloe's Secret
(2012)
... Osbourne Silver
2009-2012
Hôpital central
(TV Series)
Franco
Franco
- Episode #1.12473
(2012)
... Franco
- Episode #1.12472
(2012)
... Franco
- Episode #1.12443
(2011)
... Franco
- Episode #1.12429
(2011)
... Franco
- Episode #1.12428
(2011)
... Franco
1999-2000
Freaks & Geeks
(TV Series)
Daniel Desario
Daniel Desario
- Noshing and Moshing
(2000)
... Daniel Desario
- Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
(2000)
... Daniel Desario
- The Little Things
(2000)
... Daniel Desario
- Smooching and Mooching
(2000)
... Daniel Desario
- Discos and Dragons
(2000)
... Daniel Desario
1999
Au service de la loi
(TV Mini-Series)
Matt Carr
Matt Carr
- Part II
(1999)
... Matt Carr
- Part I
(1999)
... Matt Carr
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Producer (67 credits)
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Director (39 credits)
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Writer (25 credits)
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Soundtrack (6 credits)
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Thanks (15 credits)
Thanks (15 credits)
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Self (175 credits)
Self (175 credits)
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Archive footage (22 credits)
Archive footage (22 credits)
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Interviewed author Jeffrey Eugenides in the November issue of Playboy magazine [USA]. See more »Publicity Listings:
5 Interviews | 26 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 36 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
James Edward FrancoHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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[on the moment that his successful film career failed to meet his artistic expectations] I remember getting ready to do the third 'Spiderman', just thinking, I don't know if I can take it again. If I can take all the work that doesn't seem to have a payoff that is equal to the effort.As soon as I started branching out and pursuing my other interests I could say, 'OK... it's a place where more ... See more »