Career Timeline of Dave Franco: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dave Franco made an impact.
Dave Franco is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in both comedic and dramatic projects. He started with minor roles in films like *Superbad* and *Charlie St. Cloud* before gaining wider recognition with a starring role in the final season of *Scrubs*. His breakthrough came with a supporting role in the comedy film *21 Jump Street*, launching him into more prominent film roles. He continues to act, direct, and write in the entertainment industry.
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2006: Acting debut on 7th Heaven
In 2006, Dave Franco made his acting debut on The CW drama television series 7th Heaven.
2007: Small role in Superbad
In 2007, Dave Franco began his acting career with small roles in films such as Superbad.
May 2008: Cast in Privileged
In May 2008, Dave Franco was cast in The CW teen drama television series Privileged, in a major recurring role.
September 9, 2008: Premiere of Privileged
On September 9, 2008, the series Privileged, in which Dave Franco had a major recurring role, premiered to 3.1 million viewers.
August 2009: Cast in Scrubs
In August 2009, Dave Franco was cast in a regular role for the ninth season of the ABC sitcom Scrubs, portraying the role of Cole Aaronson.
2009: Role in Scrubs
From 2009 to 2010, Dave Franco had a starring role in the final season of the comedy series Scrubs.
2010: Role in Charlie St. Cloud
In 2010, Dave Franco continued his early career with roles in films like Charlie St. Cloud and a starring role in the final season of the television series Scrubs.
August 2011: Starred in Fright Night
In August 2011, Dave Franco starred in the 3D horror comedy film Fright Night alongside Colin Farrell and Toni Collette.
2011: Starred in Fright Night
In 2011, Dave Franco starred in Fright Night.
March 2012: Starred in 21 Jump Street
In March 2012, Dave Franco starred in the Columbia Pictures action comedy film 21 Jump Street, which was based on the 1987 television series of the same name.
2012: Film breakthrough with 21 Jump Street
In 2012, Dave Franco had his film breakthrough with a supporting role in the buddy comedy film 21 Jump Street.
2013: Co-starred in Warm Bodies and appeared in Now You See Me
In 2013, Dave Franco co-starred in the zombie romance film Warm Bodies and appeared in the ensemble crime thriller film Now You See Me. He also showed off his card-throwing abilities on the Bob Rivers Show.
2013: Starred in Now You See Me
In 2013, Dave Franco starred in Now You See Me.
2014: Roles in Neighbors and 22 Jump Street
In 2014, Dave Franco had roles in the Seth Rogen comedy Neighbors and a cameo appearance in 22 Jump Street. He also won an MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo, alongside Zac Efron for Neighbors.
2014: Filming of Zeroville
In 2014, filming originally took place for Zeroville, which Dave Franco starred in and was directed by his brother, James Franco. The film was released in 2019.
2015: Co-starred in Unfinished Business
In 2015, Dave Franco co-starred with Vince Vaughn and Tom Wilkinson in the comedy Unfinished Business.
2016: Reprised roles in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising and Now You See Me 2
In 2016, Dave Franco reprised his roles in the sequels Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising as Pete, and Now You See Me 2 as Jack Wilder.
2016: Starred in multiple movies including Now You See Me 2, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Nerve
In 2016, Dave Franco starred in several films, including Now You See Me 2, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and Nerve.
2017: Starred in The Disaster Artist
In 2017, Dave Franco starred in The Disaster Artist.
2018: Starred in 6 Balloons and If Beale Street Could Talk
In 2018, Dave Franco starred in the addiction drama 6 Balloons for Netflix and had a small role in If Beale Street Could Talk.
2019: Starred in Zeroville and 6 Underground
In 2019, Dave Franco starred in Zeroville, directed by his brother, James, and the action-thriller 6 Underground, directed by Michael Bay.
July 24, 2020: Release of The Rental
On July 24, 2020, The Rental, Dave Franco's directorial debut, was released.
2020: Made directorial debut with The Rental
In 2020, Dave Franco made his directorial debut with The Rental, starring his wife Alison Brie.
2022: Main cast of The Afterparty
In 2022, Dave Franco was in the main cast of the Apple TV+ mystery comedy series The Afterparty.
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