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Overview
Mini Biography:
Best known for his breakthrough starring role on "Freaks and Geeks" (1999), James... moreTrivia:
(2000-2004) In a relationship with Marla Sokoloff. They met on the set of Whatever It Takes (2000). more
Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 15 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(912 articles)
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Alternate Names:
James Edward FrancoUS TV Schedule:
| Tue. Nov. 10 | 10:00 AM | HBO | Nights in Rodanthe | more |
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1. | Your Highness (post-production) (2010) | 2010 | - | - | |
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2. | Date Night (post-production) (2010) | Chase Myers | 2010 | - | - |
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3. | Eat, Pray, Love (filming) (2010) | (rumored) David | 2010 | - | - |
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4. | Howl (post-production) (2010) | Allen Ginsberg | 2010 | - | - |
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5. | In Praise of Shadows (post-production) (2010) | William Vincent | 2010 | - | - |
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6. | Milk (2008/I) | Scott Smith | 2008 | $51.4M | 7.9 (39,635) |
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7. | Nights in Rodanthe (2008) | (uncredited) Mark Flanner | 2008 | $72.2M | 5.7 (5,272) |
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8. | Pineapple Express (2008) | Saul Silver | 2008 | $89.6M | 7.2 (64,062) |
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9. | Tangled Web: The Love Triangles of Spider-Man 3 (2007) (V) | Harry Osborn | 2007 | - | 7.8 (87) |
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10. | In the Valley of Elah (2007) | Sgt. Dan Carnelli | 2007 | - | 7.5 (24,243) |
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11. | Knocked Up (2007) | (uncredited) Sol | 2007 | $219M | 7.5 (101,043) |
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12. | Spider-Man 3 (2007) (VG) | (voice) Harry Osborn / New Goblin | 2007 | - | 6.8 (1,103) |
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13. | Good Time Max (2007) | Max | 2007 | - | 6.5 (769) |
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14. | Spider-Man 3 (2007) | New Goblin / Harry Osborn | 2007 | $885M | 6.4 (130,412) |
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15. | Camille (2007) | Silias | 2007 | - | 6.3 (840) |
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16. | Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee (2007) | Dean Silo | 2007 | - | 6.3 (1,196) |
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17. | Interview (2007/I) | (voice) Boyfriend on Phone | 2007 | - | 6.9 (7,131) |
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18. | An American Crime (2007) | Andy | 2007 | - | 7.4 (7,145) |
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19. | The Dead Girl (2006) | Derek | 2006 | - | 6.8 (6,313) |
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20. | Grasshopper (2006) | Travis | 2006 | - | 7.0 (39) |
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21. | The Wicker Man (2006) | Bar Guy #1 | 2006 | - | 3.6 (22,677) |
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22. | Flyboys (2006) | Blaine Rawlings | 2006 | - | 6.6 (12,605) |
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23. | Annapolis (2006) | Jake Huard | 2006 | - | 5.0 (8,012) |
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24. | Tristan + Isolde (2006) | Tristan | 2006 | - | 7.0 (17,496) |
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25. | The Great Raid (2005) | Captain Prince | 2005 | - | 6.8 (8,170) |
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26. | The Ape (2005) | Harry Walker | 2005 | - | 4.7 (351) |
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27. | Fool's Gold (2005) | Brent | 2005 | - | 7.8 (80) |
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28. | Spider-Man 2 (2004) | Harry Osborn | 2004 | $784M | 7.7 (130,667) |
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29. | The Company (2003) | Josh | 2003 | - | 6.2 (3,444) |
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30. | City by the Sea (2002) | Joey | 2002 | - | 6.1 (12,503) |
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31. | Sonny (2002) | Sonny | 2002 | - | 5.7 (1,790) |
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32. | Mother Ghost (2002) | Skateboarder guy | 2002 | - | 6.4 (106) |
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33. | Blind Spot (2002/I) | Danny | 2002 | - | 6.1 (128) |
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34. | You Always Stalk the Ones You Love (2002) | 2002 | - | 6.7 (20) | |
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35. | The Car Kid (2002) | 2002 | - | 5.1 (39) | |
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36. | Deuces Wild (2002) | Tino | 2002 | - | 5.3 (3,739) |
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37. | Spider-Man (2002) | Harry Osborn | 2002 | $807M | 7.4 (155,316) |
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38. | James Dean (2001) (TV) | James Dean / Narrator | 2001 | - | 7.2 (1,451) |
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39. | Mean People Suck (2001) | Casey | 2001 | - | 6.0 (153) |
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40. | Some Body (2001) | (uncredited) Apartment Guy 3 | 2001 | - | 6.3 (54) |
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41. | "Freaks and Geeks" (1999) | Daniel Desario (18 episodes, 1999-2000) | 2000 | - | 9.5 (14,611) |
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42. | At Any Cost (2000) (TV) | Mike | 2000 | - | 5.1 (98) |
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43. | Whatever It Takes (2000) | Chris Campbell | 2000 | - | 5.2 (3,866) |
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44. | If Tomorrow Comes (2000) | Devin | 2000 | - | 7.6 (39) |
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45. | Never Been Kissed (1999) | (as James Edward Franco) Jason | 1999 | $83.5M | 5.7 (25,321) |
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46. | "Profiler" (1996) | Stevie (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 7.2 (669) |
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47. | To Serve and Protect (1999) (TV) | Matt Carr | 1999 | - | 5.9 (119) |
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48. | "Pacific Blue" (1996) | Brian (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 5.2 (885) |
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1. | The Feast of Stephen (2009) | 2009 | - | - | |
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2. | Herbert White (2009) | 2009 | - | - | |
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3. | Red Leaves (post-production) (2009) | 2009 | - | - | |
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4. | Good Time Max (2007) | 2007 | - | 6.5 (769) | |
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5. | The Ape (2005) | 2005 | - | 4.7 (351) | |
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6. | Fool's Gold (2005) | 2005 | - | 7.8 (80) | |
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1. | The Feast of Stephen (2009) | (screenplay) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Herbert White (2009) | (screenplay) | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | Good Time Max (2007) | (written by) | 2007 | - | 6.5 (769) |
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4. | The Ape (2005) | (written by) | 2005 | - | 4.7 (351) |
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5. | Fool's Gold (2005) | (play "Emma") (play "Fools Gold") (screenplay) | 2005 | - | 7.8 (80) |
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1. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 8.2 (6,599) |
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2. | "Freaks and Geeks" (1999) | (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 9.5 (14,611) |
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1. | The Ape (2005) | (executive producer) | 2005 | - | 4.7 (351) |
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1. | Making the Amazing (2004) (V) | (special thanks) | 2004 | - | 6.1 (53) |
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1. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | Himself / 3 characters not shown (2 episodes, 2008-2009) | 2009 | - | 8.2 (6,599) |
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2. | New Now Next Awards (2009) (TV) | Himself - Nominee | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV) | Himself - Presenter: Best Live Action Short | 2009 | - | 7.7 (981) |
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4. | 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2009) (TV) | Himself | 2009 | - | 7.1 (21) |
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5. | True Believer: The Stan Lee Documentary (post-production) (2009) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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6. | "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 6.8 (472) |
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7. | "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) | Himself (4 episodes, 2008) | 2008 | - | 3.7 (658) |
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8. | "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) | Himself - Guest (2 episodes, 2008) | 2008 | - | 7.6 (15) |
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9. | "Xposé" (2007) | Himself (2 episodes, 2007-2008) | 2008 | - | 3.8 (35) |
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10. | "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) | Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 6.3 (1,033) |
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11. | "The Early Show" (1999) | Himself (4 episodes, 2002-2008) | 2008 | - | 4.5 (57) |
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12. | "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2007) | Himself (2 episodes, 2007-2008) | 2008 | - | 4.7 (11) |
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13. | "Sunday Morning Shootout" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 6.9 (74) |
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14. | 2008 MTV Movie Awards (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | 5.8 (339) |
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15. | Speechless (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | 4.8 (11) |
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16. | Spider-Man 3: UK Premiere Special (2007) (TV) | Himself | 2007 | - | 7.3 (12) |
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17. | "Noche Hache" (2005) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 6.0 (48) |
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18. | "Corazón de..." (1997) | Himself (2 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | 4.2 (71) |
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19. | Film Independent's 2007 Spirit Awards (2007) (TV) | Himself | 2007 | - | - |
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20. | The Holiday (2006) | (uncredited) Himself | 2006 | $200M | 6.9 (41,844) |
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21. | "Last Call with Carson Daly" (2002) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 2.0 (213) |
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22. | "Fuse Celebrity Playlist" (2006) | Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | - |
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23. | "The Tony Danza Show" (2004) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 3.9 (136) |
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24. | Making the Amazing (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | 6.1 (53) |
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25. | "Cartaz Cultural" (2003) | Himself | 2003 | - | 5.3 (37) |
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26. | "HBO First Look" (1992) | Himself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 6.4 (154) |
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27. | Behind the Scenes: Spider-Man the Movie (2002) (TV) | Himself | 2002 | - | 6.0 (58) |
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(2009) Appeared as himself in student film 'Erased' morePublicity Listings:
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