James Franco-Biology, Net Worth, Height

James Franco-Biology, Net Worth, Height

origin
James Franco is an American actor and film producer. His outstanding films include 127 Hours (2010), Milk (2008), The Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Disaster Artist (2017) and Sam Remy’s Spider-Man movie trilogy. He has played important roles in the TV series “Freaks and Geeks”, “General Hospital” and the TNT film James Dean (2001). Franco was born on April 19, 1978 in Palo Alto, California, to his parents Doug and Betsy. He has two brothers, Dave and Tom, and a sister-in-law, Alison Brie. Franco graduated from Palo Alto High School in 1996. He received a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California, Los Angeles (2008) and a master’s degree in film from New York University (2011).

Profession
Franco made his debut on the small screen in the 1997 TV series “Pacific Blue”. He was 19 years old at the time. His breakthrough role as “Daniel De Sarrio” in the NBC series “Freaks and Geeks” (1999-2000) made him the center of attention. He won the Golden Globe Award for playing the leading role in the TNT movie James Dean (2001). Franco’s debut is “Never been Kissed” (1999), starring Drew Barrymore. His first protagonist was played “Ryan Woodman” (Ryan Woodman) in the teen comedy “Do As You Like” (2000). He appeared in the seaside city with Robert De Niro and Frances McDormand (2002). Franco played “Harry Osborn” in the superhero movie “Spider-Man” (2002). The film is directed by Sam Remy and starring Toby Maguire. The role of “Harry Osborn” was repeated in Spider-Man 2 (2002) and Spider-Man 3 (2007). Franco’s directorial debut was the comedy film “The Monkey” (2005). He has also served as a writer and executive producer.

Franco completed his private pilot license in preparation for Flyboys (2006). He played against Sophia Myles in the romantic drama “Tristan and Isolde” (2006). He co-starred in Stoner’s comedy “Pineapple Express” (2008) with Seth Rogen and Danny McBride. Franco played the gay rights activist “Scott Smith” in the biopic “Milk” (2008). He portrayed the poets “Allen Ginsberg” and “CK Williams” in “Howl” (2010) and “The Color of Time” (2012). He played the businessman “Hugh Hefner” in Lovelace (2013). Franco was nominated for an Oscar for best actor for playing “Alan Ralston” in 127 hours (2010). He won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role as “Tommy Weishaupt” in “Disaster Artist” (2017). Other well-known movies include “Food Prayer Love” (2010) with Julia Roberts, “The Great and Powerful Oz” (2013) with Michelle Williams, and why he? (2016) With Zoe Deutch. He has voiced the animated films “The Little Prince” (2015) and “Sausage Party” (2016).

Franco played the role of “Franco” in the soap opera “General Hospital” (2009-12). He played “Jack” in the Hulu miniseries 11.22.63 (2016). He has hosted NBC’s Saturday Night live broadcast three times. Franco currently plays the twin brothers “Vincent Martino” and “Frankie Martino” in HBO The Deuce (2017-). His television works also include Hollywood Heights, The Mindy Project, Angie Tribeca and 30 Rock.

personal
James Franco is 5 feet 10 inches tall and has Portuguese, Swedish and Jewish descent. His personal net worth is estimated at 25 million U.S. dollars. In 2017, he sold his duplex house in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, for $1.35 million. Franco is dating the actresses Mara Sokolov (1999-2002), Ashley Hartman (2004-05) and Ana O’Reilly (2006-11). He is also in contact with Sienna Miller, Agyness Deyn and Isabel Pakzad.

Photo by Vanessa Lua [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], Share resources via Wikimedia

James Franco real name, birthday, Wiki