James Franco
American actor and filmmaker (born 1978)
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- He has taken treatment for s*x addiction in the past.
- In 2019, James was accused of intimidating his students at his acting school into s*xual situations. In February 2021, it was revealed that he had settled the s*xual misconduct lawsuit that was filed against him.
- He always wanted to become an actor and so he stopped his studies in between and against the wish of his parents, he went on to pursue his career in acting. During this time, his parents refused to help him financially in achieving his dream. So, he was forced to take a late-night job at McDonald’s.
- He portrayed the character of Aron Ralston, an American outdoorsman, mechanical engineer, and motivational speaker known for surviving a canyoneering accident by cutting off part of his right arm, in the 2010 biographical survival drama film 127 Hours. This role got him nominated for an Academy Award for “Best Actor” in 2011.
- When in school, he was arrested for underage drinking, graffiti, and stealing designer perfumes, and selling them to classmates.
- For the 2002 film, Spider-Man, he was originally considered for the title role as “Spider-Man”, but it went to Tobey Maguire. So, Franco was given the role of Harry Osborn, the son of Green Goblin.
- 83rd Academy Awards was hosted by him and Anne Hathaway on February 27, 2011. Later, his performance was criticized and not liked by the people. Franco lacked energy and moreover, he performed under the influence of marijuana, said some reviewers.
- He was voted as the Sexiest Man Living in 2009 by Salon.com.
- James has 2 pet cats named, Zelda and Sammy.
- Franco is good at Maths.
- James is Jewish on her mother’s side.
- Lived with boyfriend James Franco for several years. They met on the set of Whatever It Takes (2000).
- Was presented the 2,492nd Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame accompanied by his mother Betsy Franco, brother Dave Franco, Oz: Mágico e Poderoso (2013) director Sam Raimi and É o Fim (2013) co-star Seth Rogen (March 7, 2013).
- Admitted to his younger brother, Dave Franco, that he hadn't seen a single episode of Dave's episodes in the TV series, "Scrubs" (2001).
- His debut book of poetry is due to be released in April 2014 (December 17, 2012).
- His favorite film is Garotos de Programa (1991).
- May perhaps be one of the most academically accomplished actors (an "extreme scholar") in Hollywood history: besides his BFA in English from UCLA, he has two MFA degrees - both in writing - from Columbia and Brooklyn College, and a third MFA, in film, from New York University. He is continuing further degree studies while also teaching a graduate class that takes students through the process of making a feature-length film. (2011).
- In 2009, Salon.com named Franco the "Sexiest Man Living.".
- His production company is Rabbit Bandini Productions, which he runs with friend and producer Vince Jolivette.
- He did eight months of boxing training for Annapolis (2006).
- After seeing Franco's turn as James Dean, Robert De Niro personally chose him to play his drug-addicted son in the 2002 movie O Último Suspeito (2002).
- Franco volunteers at the charity Art of Elysium in Los Angeles, helping kids with serious medical conditions. In January 2011, he was honoured for his work at the hospital, receiving the Spirit of Elysium accolade.
- Has directed short films for two R.E.M. songs, "Blue" and "That Someone Is You" from their 2011 album, "Collapse Into Now"
- Is a talented mathematician. He interned at Lockheed Martin, the American global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology company.