James Franco, 1978
Writers · April 19, 1978
James Franco
★ HOW OLD IS JAMES FRANCO?
James Franco is 48 years old, born April 19, 1978 in United States · Aries.
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About
James Franco built a career spanning Spider-Man blockbusters and indie films, earning a Golden Globe for The Disaster Artist (2017) and an Oscar nomination for 127 Hours (2010). Born April 19, 1978, in the US, Franco is an actor and screenwriter who frequently collaborated with Seth Rogen across multiple projects. An Aries, he balanced prestige roles with television work on shows like Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000) and The Deuce (2017–2019).
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Biography
James Franco starred in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), Milk (2008), Eat Pray Love (2010), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), and Oz the Great and Powerful (2013). He won a Golden Globe for The Disaster Artist (2017), a collaboration with frequent co-star Seth Rogen that also included Pineapple Express (2008), This Is the End (2013), The Interview (2014), Sausage Party (2016), and others. His performance in 127 Hours (2010) earned a Best Actor nomination at the 83rd Academy Awards. Born April 19, 1978, in the US, Franco is an Aries whose life-path number 3 aligns with creative expression and communication. As an actor and screenwriter, he moved between high-profile studio films and prestige television: he played Daniel Desario on Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), won a Golden Globe for the biographical film James Dean (2001), appeared on General Hospital (2009–2012), and headlined the HBO drama The Deuce (2017–2019). In 2014, allegations emerged regarding inappropriate online contact; the Los Angeles Times reported in 2018 that five women had accused Franco of inappropriate behavior in professional contexts. A lawsuit filed by former acting students alleging sexual harassment and fraud was settled for $2.2 million in 2021.
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Trivia
- Franco's first prominent television role was Daniel Desario on Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), which developed a cult following despite being short-lived.
- He won a Golden Globe for the television biographical film James Dean (2001), earning concurrent nominations for a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
- Franco collaborated with Seth Rogen on five theatrical projects: Pineapple Express (2008), This Is the End (2013), The Interview (2014), Sausage Party (2016), and The Disaster Artist (2017).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. James Franco gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Franco?
- James Franco is 48 years old (born April 19, 1978).
- When is James Franco's birthday?
- James Franco was born on April 19, 1978.
- What is James Franco's zodiac sign?
- James Franco is a Aries, born April 19, 1978.
- What is James Franco's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Franco was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is James Franco from?
- James Franco is from United States.
- What does James Franco do?
- James Franco is a writer.
- Is James Franco still alive?
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