- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie at Emmy Awards for JAMES DEAN (TV). (2002)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries at Screen Actors Guild Awards for JAMES DEAN (TV). (2002)
- Sometimes Credited As: James Edward Franco
- Nickname: Ted, Teddy
- Attended Palo Alto High School in Palo Alto, CA.
- Auditioned for the role of Peter Parker in SPIDER-MAN (2002), but was given the part of Harry Osbourne.
- James appeared in two movies that premiered on the same day, Deuces Wild (2002) and Spider-Man (2002), both opening on May 3rd. The success of the two films was highly varied as Spider-Man film has to date amassed a box office gross some 67 times greater than that of Deuces.
- Likes to paint.
- Was named one of People Magazine's 50 Hottest Bachelors. (2004)
- Was paid 2,000,000 for THE COMPANY (2003).
Quotes- "When I was a child, I wanted to be an actor, but I had really bad buck teeth. I didn't want to get braces, but my mom said I couldn't be an actor if I didn't get the braces. So, I got the braces."
- "I worked at a McDonald's drive-through. I could always tell when girls were interested: They'd drive around again and say, "I forgot something."
- On painting: "I needed an outlet in high school and came across painting. I've actually been painting longer than I've been acting. A movie is a collaborative effort, and with painting you just have yourself."
- On finding time to relax: "Never. It's an impossibility. I don't even like to sleep. I feel as if there's too much to do."
- What he looks for in a girl: "Just someone I can relate to artistically and who can also be understanding and supportive of the demands of my lifestyle."
Awards- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor in a Picture Made for Television, JAMES DEAN (2001) (TV) (2002)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television, JAMES DEAN (TV) (2002)
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