A closer look at the biggest achievements of James Franco. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
James Franco is an American actor and filmmaker known for his diverse roles in both mainstream and independent films. He gained prominence in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and has starred in films like Milk, Eat Pray Love, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Spring Breakers, and Oz the Great and Powerful. He frequently collaborates with Seth Rogen, appearing in movies like Pineapple Express, This Is the End, and The Disaster Artist, winning a Golden Globe for the latter. Franco received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in 127 Hours.
In 2001, James Franco portrayed the title character in the television biographical film James Dean, for which he won a Golden Globe Award, and received nominations for Screen Actors Guild Award and Primetime Emmy Award.
In 2008, James Franco starred as Scott Smith in the film Milk.
In 2009, James Franco was named the Sexiest Man Living by Salon.
In 2010, James Franco starred in Eat Pray Love and 127 Hours, for which he later received a Best Actor nomination at the 83rd Academy Awards.
In January 2011, at the Art of Elysium Heaven Gala in Los Angeles, James Franco was honored for his work with the charity the Art of Elysium, which helps children with serious medical conditions. He received the Spirit of Elysium accolade.
In April 2012, Shalom Life ranked James Franco and his brother, Dave, together as number two on its list of 50 talented and attractive Jewish men.
In March 2013, James Franco was featured in half-page print advertisements for his alma mater UCLA, which celebrated him as a "prolific academic".
In September 2013, A24 films began a campaign in support of a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for James Franco's performance in "Spring Breakers".
In September 2013, James Franco and José Angel Santana settled the defamation lawsuit.
On December 1, 2017, "The Disaster Artist", directed by and starring James Franco as Tommy Wiseau, was released to positive reviews.
In 2017, James Franco starred in The Disaster Artist, for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
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