He is the ex-brother-in-law of actor Kurt Russell and the ex-son-in-law of actor Bing Russell. Dave and James Franco have amassed several accolades since their debut in Hollywood and are both household names now. James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor and filmmaker. "All is good. [19][127] He launched his first European art exhibition in 2011 at Peres Projects in Berlin. During the five-week, 12-hours-per-day shoot, Franco would only leave the gully set to use the lavatory and would read books such as academic textbooks to keep busy. His first paid role was a television commercial for Pizza Hut, featuring a dancing Elvis Presley. [137] In a 2011 interview, he stated:.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, I've been perceived as this guy yelling, 'Hey, look at me. I'm just going to school. The stock has a market cap of $24.04 billion, a . Also known as Aurelio Lawrence Franco, Lawrence A Franco, Franco Larry. [136] This led to the actor being parodied in an episode of SNL's Weekend Update segment, which an Entertainment Weekly writer deemed "clever". The stars tell all about their relationship off-camera and on in an excerpt from the rich new oral history, Chris Hemsworth Changed His Life After an Ominous Health Warning. I take these projects seriously.[135]. [130], In February 2014, Franco wrote an article in The New York Times in support of the metamodernist performance art of Shia LaBeouf, describing LaBeouf's project as one "in which a young man in a very public profession tries to reclaim his public persona". In 2006, Franco co-starred with Tyrese Gibson in Annapolis and played legendary hero Tristan in Tristan & Isolde, a period piece dramatization of the Tristan and Iseult story also starring British actress Sophia Myles. Larry A Franco, 31. Finally, it made the rather brazen claim, "that the original tip that prompted the Page Six blind item, about an actor who broke into his ex-boyfriend's house an[d] sexually assaulted him, mentioned Franco specifically.". [134] There has often been frequent media coverage of Franco, particularly regarding his interest in going to colleges. For people who have met all three of us, Tom Franco is the unanimous favorite Franco, says Dave, younger brother of James. [75], In February 2012, Franco began shooting a film version of Cormac McCarthy's 1973 novella Child of God, which stars Scott Haze as Lester Ballard. [63] After having an uncredited cameo in the opening scene of The Green Hornet (2011),[64] he starred opposite Natalie Portman and Danny McBride in the Medieval fantasy comedy Your Highness. [88] Franco remained in character as Wiseau throughout the entirety of the shoot. What fans of the stars may not know is that the Franco duo is actually is a trio and the third brother, Tom Franco, is also an actor. "[32] He received a Golden Globe Award and nominations for an Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award (SAG). Franco is also known for his work on television where his first prominent acting role was the character Daniel Desario on the short-lived ensemble comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks (19992000), which developed a cult following. At the same time, Hollywood was being rocked by the MeToo and Time's Up movements as many famous actors and powerbrokers were accused of serial abuse. Each passage is told by a young narrator. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume He is the brother of actors James Franco and Dave Franco. [3] I knew I wanted to play Tommy and I knew my brother would be perfect for Greg, that we had the right dynamic," James Franco revealed following the film's release. Lived In San Dimas CA, Los Angeles CA. [71] In June 2010, James Franco presented his first solo exhibition, "The Dangerous Book Four Boys", presented at The Clocktower Gallery in New York City. Thank you." Subsequently, he was nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe and SAG award, as well as winning an Independent Spirit Award. But the fact that I'm going to school or that someone takes a picture of me sleeping is like, 'We're gonna jump on that and criticize him for his antics'. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. [6][10] His maternal grandfather, Daniel, changed his surname from "Verovitz" to "Verne" some time after 1940,[9][11][12] and his maternal grandmother, Mitzie (ne Levine), owned the prominent Verne Art Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio and was an active member in the National Council of Jewish Women. [174], In her 2018 memoir, Busy Philipps puts forth an account in which Franco screamed at her before violently shoving her to the ground while on the set of Freaks and Geeks. [62] To date, 127 Hours is one of his most well-reviewed movies[38] and was also a commercial success, earning $60.7million against an $18million budget. Unfinished opened from February 26 to April 9 at the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills. Its Either Going to Be Really Funny, or Theyre Going to Be Horrified: An Oral History of. [150][151] On January 26, 2011, Franco and the Harvard Lampoon released a satirical video on prominent comedy website Funny or Die mocking his last-minute cancellation. To overcome his shyness, he got into acting while studying there, which, much to his parents' dismay, he left after only one year. After five women accused James Franco of sexual misconduct, former partner Seth Rogen has revealed he has no plans to work with James in the future (via NBC News). [87] In the film, Franco portrayed the film's star, director, screenwriter, and producer Tommy Wiseau, while Franco's brother, Dave, portrayed Sestero. [12] The latter, about his most known poem and the trial about the work, premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and earned modest reviews.[38]. Franco-Nevada Trading Up 0.6 %. "[144], After meeting on the set of Whatever It Takes in 1999, Franco dated co-star Marla Sokoloff for five years. [40] The movie was panned by critics, with the New York Post's Lou Lumenick calling it an "instant candidate for worst movie of the year". . [79], In April 2014, Franco directed and appeared in "Techno Color Sunglasses", which promoted Gucci's eyewear collection. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I don't know. Franco attended UCLA film school. I have two enormous cats right now. Franco received the Piaget Award of Inspiration for his humanitarian work and contributions to men's style. For people who have met all three of us, Tom Franco is the unanimous favorite Franco. [141], Franco has described himself as Jewish;[11] regarding his secular upbringing, he told The Guardian that he feels as if he has "missed out on the Jewish experience", but has been told not to worry about that by his Jewish friends and said in the same interview that he likes "the idea of religion as a source of community". So how did Franco's name get mixed up in all of this? [175], On October 3, 2019, two former students of Franco's now-closed film and acting school, Studio 4, filed a lawsuit against him and his partners. 1995 Jumanji (executive producer - as Larry J. Franco) 1995 Two Bits (line producer - as Larry J. Franco) 1992 Batman Returns (co-producer) 1991 The Rocketeer (executive producer) 1989 Tango & Cash (co-producer - as Larry J. Franco) 1988 They Live (producer) 1987 Prince of Darkness (producer - as Larry J. Franco) Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. In contrast to the previous two films' positive reviews, Spider-Man 3 was met with a mixed reception by critics. 67 languages View source View history James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor and filmmaker. [184][185], On December 23, 2021, Franco admitted to having sex with students and having been in treatment for sex addiction since 2016, though he did not address other forms of sexual exploitation. We are the strange family where, like, over Christmas, if we all bring home the cats . Yi viewed this enticement as an attempted bribe, and also accused Franco's long-time co-star Seth Rogen of enabling his behavior. These are not small audiences either. [120] It was released on DVD in 2012. He received permission to take as many as 62 course credits per quarter compared to the normal limit of 19,[147] while still continuing to act, receiving many of his credits from independent study for his involvement on the set of Spider-Man 3. The 2015 production of Dear James Franco used, parodied and deconstructed letters penned to or by celebrities. James is the older, then Tom, and at last Dave, check out their . During his inaugural trip to Park City, Utah, Franco stopped by Vanity Fair s video suite to talk about growing up in his famously bohemian family. [191], In April 2014, Franco presented at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Easter Bonnet Competition with Leighton Meester and Chris O'Dowd, after raising donations at his Broadway show Of Mice and Men. [135], Franco, dissatisfied with his career's direction,[18] reenrolled at UCLA in autumn 2006 as an English major with a creative writing concentration. Also rounding out the household? Dave Franco has recently been in the news after directing a movie called "Somebody that I used to know" with his wife, Alison Brie, starring in it. Known for his breakthrough starring role on, We've rounded up some of the best biopic transformations, including, Take a look at some of our favorite celebrity siblings, including, Appeared as himself in student film 'Erased'. [119] It was screened at 2011's Los Angeles Film Festival among more than 200 feature films, short projects, and music videos from more than 30 countries. The Franco Brothers: (From left to right) James, Tom, and Dave. You would think that, at this point, they would be smart enough to back down. [60] His performance earned him universal acclaim from critics. To begin honing her film-making chops, Coppola tapped up her family for some fieldwork. [33][34][35], Franco achieved worldwide fame and attention in the 2002 superhero film Spider-Man, when he played Harry Osborn, the son of the villainous Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) and best friend of Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire). So were actually the weird cat family. It doesn't mean I didn't care and it doesn't mean I didn't try, right?" She was costume staff assistant . [121], In 2011, Franco taught a graduate-level film course at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Franco admitted on Live! [51] On September 20, 2008, he hosted the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL),[52] and a second time on December 19, 2009. [152], Franco moved to New York to simultaneously attend graduate school at Columbia University School of the Arts for writing, New York University's Tisch School of the Arts for filmmaking,[97][153] and Brooklyn College for fiction writing,[147] while also attending the low-residency MFA Program for Writers at North Carolina's Warren Wilson College for poetry. Forty years later, JoBeth Williams and Craig T. Nelson tell all about the horror classics secrets, tragedies, and controversies. A movie is a collaborative effort, and with painting you just have yourself. Part of HuffPost Media. Whether you know James Franco from his early work in 'Spider-Man', or Dave and his hilarious performance in 'Bad Neighbors . [44] He then completed training for his Private Pilot Licence in preparation for his role in Flyboys,[20] which was released in September 2006; the same month, Franco appeared briefly in The Wicker Man, the remake of the seminal horror film. Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Fragile Snowflake Donald Trump for Allegedly Trying to Censor Him, James Franco Let Some News About Dave Francos Wedding Slip. [109], On February 27, 2011, he and Anne Hathaway hosted the 83rd Academy Awards. [31], He again played Harry Osborn in Spider-Man 3 (2007). [39] The following year he made and starred in the black comedy The Ape[16] and the 2005 war film The Great Raid, in which he portrayed Robert Prince, a captain in the United States Army's elite Sixth Ranger Battalion. "[16], Although the idea of becoming a marine zoologist interested him, Franco had always secretly wanted to become an actor but feared being rejected. Also in 2006, he made a cameo appearance in the romantic comedy The Holiday. [158] Franco's professor, Jos Angel Santana, alleged that Franco did not earn his grades while attending that school and stated that Franco only received high marks and a degree because of his celebrity status as an actor. Franco started his professional career in 1987 with the Rookie League Wytheville Cubs in the Appalachian League. They are brothers, Dave is the little one, they also have another brother named Tom. He has signed to do a sequel to it. See answer (1) Best Answer. [187], On March 31, 2011, the actor took part in "An Evening with James Franco", a Washington D.C. dinner benefit for 826DC, a non-profit after-school literature program. Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times, in review of the film, wrote: "Franco is a nice match for him [Penn] as the lover who finally has enough of political life". [40] He also co-starred with Neve Campbell in Robert Altman's ballet movie The Company (2003). The movie premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival and tells the story of two talented brothers who take very diverse paths in life, one going on to become a doctor whilst the other sibling (Franco) experiences unemployment and uses drugs. [142], Due to his support for the LGBT community and his portrayal of gay characters in his projects, Franco's sexuality has been a subject of discussion in media sources. [109] The idea for the exhibition was conceived after Van Sant introduced unused footage from the 1991 film to Franco, inspiring him to turn it into something more. However, even when the brothers aren't collaborating, James still has an influence on Dave and his work, In July 2020, Dave made his directorial debut with "The Rental", a horror movie that features brothers Josh and Charlie (played by Jeremy Allen White and Dan Stevens). Another of his short movies, The Clerk's Tale, was screened in competition at the Hamptons Film Festival at the end of 2010. The Allegations Against James Franco . [163], In March 2013, Franco was featured in half-page print advertisements for his alma mater UCLA which celebrated the university's famous alumnus as a "prolific academic" and carried the tagline: "Some A-Listers Actually Get A's". [138], In April 2012, Shalom Life ranked Franco and his brother, Dave, together as number two on its list of 50 talented and attractive Jewish men.