James Franco

James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor and filmmaker. He gained prominence with his role as Daniel Desario in the ensemble comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000). Franco has appeared in numerous films, including the Spider-Man trilogy (2002-2007), Milk (2008), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), and The Disaster Artist (2017), for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. He has collaborated frequently with Seth Rogen, appearing in films such as Pineapple Express (2008), This Is the End (2013), and Sausage Party (2016). Franco was also nominated for an Academy Award for his role in 127 Hours (2010).