James Franco's high school classmates voted him the student with the best smile, yet it was his brooding qualities that first caught the attention of audiences.Born April 19, 1978, in Palo Alto, Calif., Franco dropped out of college to study acting. After making his big-screen bow in 1999's Never Been Kissed, he attained heartthrob status playing rebellious Daniel Desario in the television series "Freaks and Geeks." A Golden Globe-winning turn in the TV biopic James Dean (2001) cemented Franco's place in the public consciousness.
Portraying Peter Parker's friend-turned-foe in Spider-Man, Franco hit the jackpot in 2002. That success has enabled him to alternate between big-budget Hollywood films, serious works such as Milk (2008) and lighter fare, including Pineapple Express (which brought him another Golden Globe). 2011 proved a banner year for Franco with an Independent Spirit Award win -- plus Golden Globe and Oscar nods -- for his lead role in 127 Hours.
Rise of the Planet of the ApesThis reboot of the Planet of the Apes franchise is a prequel set in modern-day San Francisco, where scientists are conducting genetic research on apes. The evolved primates develop advanced intelligence and revolt against being used as lab rats. Read More
127 HoursFrom director Danny Boyle comes this harrowing tale of real-life mountain climber Aron Ralston (James Franco), who literally cuts himself loose from danger -- and lives to tell about it when sliding rock pins his forearm under a boulder during a climb in Utah. To stay alive, Ralston resorts to his... Read More
Tristan & IsoldeWhen gallant English knight Tristan (James Franco) wins the love of beautiful Isolde (Sophia Myles) -- the daughter of the Irish king -- soon after the fall of the Roman Empire, their liaison threatens to destroy the uneasy truce between their respective nations. Rufus Sewell co-stars as the English... Read More
FlyboysDirected by Oscar winner Tony Bill, this epic drama tells the true story of the Lafayette Escadrille, a group of Americans who volunteered for the French military before the United States entered World War I. Farm boy Blaine Rawlings (James Franco) joins up and soon finds himself on an adventure... Read More
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Your Highness (2011) | NR | |
The Broken Tower (2011) | NR | |
Sal (2011) | NR | |
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Howl (2010) | R | |
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127 Hours (2010) | R | |
Eat Pray Love (2010) | PG-13 | |
Love & Distrust (2010) | R | |
Saturday Night (2010) | NR | |
Wholphin: Issue 8 (2009) | NR | |
Camille (2008) | PG-13 | |
Milk (2008) | R | |
Pineapple Express (2008) | R | |
Nights in Rodanthe (2008) | PG-13 | |
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An American Crime (2007) | R | |
Good Time Max (2007) | NR | |
Tristan & Isolde (2006) | PG-13 | |
In the Valley of Elah (2006) | R | |
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Annapolis (2006) | PG-13 | |
The Dead Girl (2006) | R | |
Finishing the Game (2006) | NR | |
The Great Raid (2005) | R | |
The Ape (2005) | NR | |
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The Company (2003) | PG-13 | |
City by the Sea (2002) | R | |
Sonny (2002) | R | |
Mother Ghost (2002) | NR | |
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James Dean (2001) | NR | |
Deuces Wild (2001) | R | |
Whatever It Takes (2000) | PG-13 | |
Never Been Kissed (1999) | PG-13 | |
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To Serve and Protect (1999) | PG-13 | |
Celebrating AFI (1993) | NR | |
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