James Franco
A blue-blooded member of Hollywood's celebrity royalty.
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Biography
Born on April 19th, 1978, James Franco is a royal of Silicon Valley. His parents, Betsy Franco and Douglas Eugene "Doug" Franco, were of Jewish and Portuguese-Swedish descent respectively. With his two younger brothers, Dave and Tom, James graduated from Palo Alto High School and went on to attend UCLA. However, James bravely left his studies to pursue a career in acting, a decision his parents initially disagreed with. This gamble paid off, as he was soon cast in the leading role of Freaks and Geeks (1999). His hard work and determination have allowed him to become a Hollywood icon of royalty, and his legacy lives on.
Is James Franco a nepo baby?
Yes! James Franco comes from the illustrious Franco family. They have four celebrities in their family. With one hundred eight credited apperances in TV, film, and video.
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- Golden Globe2018The Disaster ArtistBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- Golden Globe2002James DeanBest Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television
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