James Franco
James Edward Franco, born in 1978, is a multifaceted American actor and filmmaker whose career spans film and television. Acclaim for his role in Danny Boyle's 127 Hours earned him an Academy Award nomination, while his portrayal of James Dean in a biographical film secured him a Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. Franco's diverse filmography includes the Spider-Man trilogy, the drama Milk, and the satirical comedy Pineapple Express, alongside collaborations with Seth Rogen that often blend comedy and absurdity, culminating in a Golden Globe for Best Actor for The Disaster Artist. His television work ranges from the cult classic Freaks and Geeks to HBO's The Deuce, showcasing his range and commitment to varied storytelling platforms.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
80 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | John Rambo | Film | |
| 2025 | Squali | Robert Price | Film |
| 2024 | Hey Joe | Dean Barry | Film |
| 2019 | Zeroville | Vikar | Film |
| 2018 | Kin | Taylor Balik | TV |
| 2018 | Mississippi Requiem | Homer Barron | Film |
| 2018 | The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | Cowboy (segment "Near Algodones") | Film |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant - Prologue - Last Supper | Branson | Film |
| 2017 | Drugs, Skate & Violence: Filmmaker Harmony Korine | Self - Archive Footage | Film |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Tommy / 'Johnny' | Film |
| 2017 | The Deuce | Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino | TV |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant | Jacob Branson (uncredited) | Film |
| 2016 | Why Him? | Laird Mayhew | Film |
| 2016 | Sausage Party | Druggie (voice) | Film |
| 2016 | The Adderall Diaries | Stephen Elliott | Film |
| 2016 | King Cobra | Joe Kerekes | Film |
| 2016 | In Dubious Battle | Mac McLeod | Film |
| 2016 | Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? | Director | Film |
| 2016 | 11.22.63 | Jake Epping | TV |
| 2015 | The Sound and the Fury | Benjy Compson | Film |
| 2015 | Wild Horses | Ben Briggs | Film |
| 2015 | True Story | Christian Longo | Film |
| 2015 | Black Dog, Red Dog | Leo | Film |
| 2015 | Queen of the Desert | Henry Cadogan | Film |
| 2015 | The Little Prince | The Fox (voice) | Film |
| 2015 | The Night Before | Self | Film |
| 2014 | Palo Alto | Mr. B | Film |
| 2014 | Child of God | Jerry | Film |
| 2014 | Third Person | Rick | Film |
| 2014 | I Think You're Totally Wrong: A Quarrel | James Franco | Film |
| 2014 | The Interview | Dave Skylark | Film |
| 2014 | Making A Scene With James Franco | TV | |
| 2014 | Good People | Tom Reed | Film |
| 2013 | Venice 70: Future Reloaded | Self (segment James Franco) | Film |
| 2013 | As I Lay Dying | Darl Bundren | Film |
| 2013 | Interior. Leather Bar. | James | Film |
| 2013 | This Is the End | James Franco | Film |
| 2013 | Sal | Milton Katselas | Film |
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Alien | Film |
| 2013 | Mademoiselle C | Self | Film |
| 2013 | Oz the Great and Powerful | Oz | Film |
| 2013 | Lovelace | Hugh Hefner | Film |
| 2013 | What Is Cinema? | Self | Film |
| 2013 | Homefront | Morgan 'Gator' Bodine | Film |
| 2012 | The Broken Tower | Hart Crane | Film |
| 2012 | The Iceman | Marty Freeman | Film |
| 2012 | The Letter | Tyrone | Film |
| 2012 | Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present | Self | Film |
| 2012 | About Cherry | Francis | Film |
| 2012 | Maladies | James | Film |
| 2012 | The Color of Time | C.K. Williams (age 40) | Film |
| 2011 | Eames: The Architect and the Painter | Self - Narrator (voice) | Film |
| 2011 | Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Will Rodman | Film |
| 2011 | Your Highness | Fabious | Film |
| 2010 | Love and Distrust | Travis (segment "Grasshopper") | Film |
| 2010 | Howl | Allen Ginsberg | Film |
| 2010 | Shadows & Lies | William Vincent | Film |
| 2010 | Eat Pray Love | David | Film |
| 2010 | With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story | Self | Film |
| 2010 | Date Night | Taste | Film |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Aron Ralston | Film |
| 2009 | Erased James Franco | Self | Film |
| 2008 | Camille | Silias | Film |
| 2008 | Pineapple Express | Saul Silver | Film |
| 2008 | Nights in Rodanthe | Mark Flanner (uncredited) | Film |
| 2008 | Good Time Max | Max | Film |
| 2008 | Milk | Scott Smith | Film |
| 2007 | Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee | Dean Silo | Film |
| 2007 | The Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis | Justin Bobby | Film |
| 2007 | Interview | Boyfriend on Phone (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | In the Valley of Elah | Sergeant Carnelli | Film |
| 2007 | An American Crime | Andy | Film |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 2.1: Extended Cut | Harry Osborn | Film |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 3 | New Goblin / Harry Osborn | Film |
| 2006 | The Dead Girl | Derek | Film |
| 2006 | The Wicker Man | Bar Guy #1 | Film |
| 2006 | Flyboys | Blaine Rawlings | Film |
| 2006 | Tristan & Isolde | Tristan | Film |
| 2006 | Annapolis | Jake Huard | Film |
| 2005 | The Ape | Harry Walker | Film |
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