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James Franco
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April 19, 1978 in Palo Alto, CA
Biography:Well known for his works as teen heartthrob on the NBC series Freaks and Geeks and films like "Never Been Kissed" (1999) starring "Drew Barrymore", "James Franco" has the dark, refined looks of a classic movie star. Indeed, he was cast in the TNT film "James Dean" playing the screen legend himself, for which he won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in 2002.

Born on April 19, 1978, "Franco" has lived in California throughout his life. After high school, he studied acting intensely under "Robert Carnegie", "Jeff Goldblum", and Tony Savant. He also spent time training at the Playhouse West in North Hollywood.

Soon after landing the role as dark and pessimistic Daniel on Freaks and Geeks, where the teenage crowd found his performance accessible and realistic, "Franco" would earn a series of roles in teen-oriented motion pictures. Along with "Never Been Kissed", he appeared in "Whatever It... Full Biography

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James Franco arrives at the premiere of his film "Milk" in West Hollywood at the Academy Theater on...
James Franco arrive at the 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival in Beverly Hills at the Beverly...
James Franco stops by "The Late Show With David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theatre on July 30,...
James Franco attending the Richard Prince "Continuation" - Private View - in London on June 25,...
James Franco pictured at Oasis Retreat Day 2 at Coachella in Indio, Calif., on April 26, 2008....
James Franco at the "Snow Angels" Los Angeles Premiere at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on Feb....
James Franco and friend at the Louis Vuitton Gala Celebrating the Murakami Exhibition at MOCA in Los...
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