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Dave Franco

David John Franco, known as Dave Franco, is an American actor and filmmaker. He started his acting career with minor roles in films like 'Superbad' and 'Charlie St. Cloud.' He gained prominence after a starring role in the final season of the comedy series 'Scrubs.' Franco achieved his film breakthrough with a supporting role in the buddy comedy '21 Jump Street'.

1948: Birth of Douglas Eugene Franco

In 1948, Douglas Eugene Franco, Dave Franco's father, was born.

June 12, 1985: Birth of David John Franco

David John Franco was born on June 12, 1985. He is an American actor and filmmaker.

1985: Original Fright Night Movie

In 1985 the original Fright Night movie was released, and August 2011 Dave Franco starred in the remake.

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1987: Original 21 Jump Street TV Show

In 1987 the original 21 Jump Street TV series came out, and in March 2012 Dave Franco starred in the movie remake.

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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.

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2007: Small role in Superbad

In 2007, Dave Franco began his acting career with small roles in films such as Superbad.

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May 2008: Cast in Privileged

In May 2008, Dave Franco was cast in The CW teen drama television series Privileged.

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September 9, 2008: Premiere of Privileged

On September 9, 2008, the series Privileged premiered to 3.1 million viewers.

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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.

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2009: Starring role in Scrubs

From 2009 to 2010, Dave Franco had a starring role in the final season of the comedy series Scrubs.

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2010: Role in Charlie St. Cloud

In 2010, Dave Franco played a role in the film Charlie St. Cloud.

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August 2011: Starred in Fright Night

In August 2011, Dave Franco starred in the 3D horror comedy film Fright Night.

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2011: Starred in Fright Night

In 2011, Dave Franco starred in the movie Fright Night.

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2011: Death of Douglas Eugene Franco

In 2011, Douglas Eugene Franco, Dave Franco's father, passed away.

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.

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April 2012: Ranked on Shalom Life's list

In April 2012, Shalom Life ranked Dave Franco and his brother James at number 2 on its list of "the 50 most talented, intelligent, funny, and gorgeous Jewish men in the world".

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.

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2012: Started dating Alison Brie

In 2012, Dave Franco started dating actress Alison Brie.

2013: Co-starred in Warm Bodies and 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.

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2013: Starred in Now You See Me

In 2013, Dave Franco starred in Now You See Me.

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2014: Filming of Zeroville

In 2014, Dave Franco starred in Zeroville, directed by his brother, James, which was originally shot in 2014.

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2014: Starred in Neighbors and 22 Jump Street

In 2014, Dave Franco starred in the Seth Rogen comedy Neighbors and made a cameo appearance in 22 Jump Street. He also won an MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo with Zac Efron for Neighbors.

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2014: Starred in Neighbors

In 2014, Dave Franco starred in the movie Neighbors.

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August 2015: Engagement to Alison Brie

In August 2015, Dave Franco and Alison Brie became engaged.

2015: Co-starred in Unfinished Business

In 2015, Dave Franco co-starred with Vince Vaughn and Tom Wilkinson in the comedy Unfinished Business.

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2016: Reprised roles in sequels

In 2016, Dave Franco reprised his roles in the sequels Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising and Now You See Me 2.

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2016: Starred in Now You See Me 2, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and Nerve

In 2016, Dave Franco starred in Now You See Me 2, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and Nerve.

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March 13, 2017: Marriage to Alison Brie

On March 13, 2017, Dave Franco and Alison Brie married in a private ceremony.

2017: Starred in The Disaster Artist

In 2017, Dave Franco starred in The Disaster Artist.

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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.

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2019: Starred in Zeroville and 6 Underground

In 2019, Dave Franco starred in Zeroville and 6 Underground.

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July 24, 2020: Release of The Rental

Dave Franco's directorial debut, The Rental, was released on July 24, 2020.

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2020: Directorial debut with The Rental

In 2020, Dave Franco made his directorial debut with the film The Rental, starring his wife Alison Brie.

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2022: Starred in Day Shift

In 2022, Dave Franco starred in the movie Day Shift.

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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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