Movies (Acting Roles)

Squali
James Franco will be 46 in Squali Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 2025

Hey Joe
James Franco was 46 in Hey Joe as 'Dean Barry'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 2024

Arctic Dogs
James Franco was 41 in Arctic Dogs as 'Lemmy (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2019

Pretenders
James Franco was 41 in Pretenders as 'Maxwell'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 2019

Zeroville
James Franco was 41 in Zeroville as 'Vikar'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2019

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
James Franco was 40 in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs as 'Cowboy (segment "Near Algodones")'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2018

Kin
James Franco was 40 in Kin as 'Taylor Balik'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 2018

Future World
James Franco was 40 in Future World as 'Warlord'.Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2018

Mississippi Requiem
James Franco was 40 in Mississippi Requiem as 'Homer Barron'.Movie Released: Thu, May 17 2018

The Show
James Franco was 39 in The Show as 'Male Host'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 2017

The Vault
James Franco was 39 in The Vault as 'Ed Mass'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2017

Dumpster Diving
James Franco was 39 in Dumpster Diving as 'El Diablo'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 2017

Blood Heist
James Franco was 39 in Blood Heist as 'Farmer Simon'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 2017

The Mad Whale
James Franco was 39 in The Mad Whale Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 2017

Alien: Covenant
James Franco was 39 in Alien: Covenant as 'Jacob Branson (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, May 09 2017

The Disaster Artist
James Franco was 38 in The Disaster Artist as 'Tommy / "Johnny"'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 2017

Actors Anonymous
James Franco was 38 in Actors Anonymous as 'Jake Lamont'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 2017

The Institute
James Franco was 38 in The Institute as 'Dr. Cairn'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 2017

High School Lover
James Franco was 38 in High School Lover as 'Rick Winters'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 2017

Why Him?
James Franco was 38 in Why Him? as 'Laird Mayhew'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 2016

The Labyrinth
James Franco was 38 in The Labyrinth as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 2016

Blood Surf
James Franco was 38 in Blood Surf as 'Metalhead Troy'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 2016

King Cobra
James Franco was 38 in King Cobra as 'Joe Kerekes'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2016

In Dubious Battle
James Franco was 38 in In Dubious Battle as 'Mac McLeod'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2016

Goat
James Franco was 38 in Goat as 'Mitch'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2016

Sausage Party
James Franco was 38 in Sausage Party as 'Druggie (voice)'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 11 2016

The Caged Pillows
James Franco was 38 in The Caged Pillows as 'David D-R+'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 2016

Burn Country
James Franco was 37 in Burn Country as 'Lindsay'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 2016

The Adderall Diaries
James Franco was 37 in The Adderall Diaries as 'Stephen Elliott'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 2016

Memoria
James Franco was 37 in Memoria as 'Mr. Wyckoff'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 2016

Yosemite
James Franco was 37 in Yosemite as 'Phil'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2016

Richard Peter Johnson
James Franco was 37 in Richard Peter Johnson as 'James Franco'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 2015

The Night Before
James Franco was 37 in The Night Before as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 2015

A Walk in Winter
James Franco was 37 in A Walk in Winter as 'Conrad'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 2015

The Sound and the Fury
James Franco was 37 in The Sound and the Fury as 'Benjy Compson'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 2015

Queen of the Desert
James Franco was 37 in Queen of the Desert as 'Henry Cadogan'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 2015

Call Me Lucky
James Franco was 37 in Call Me Lucky as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 2015

The Little Prince
James Franco was 37 in The Little Prince as 'The Fox (voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 2015

Black Dog, Red Dog
James Franco was 37 in Black Dog, Red Dog as 'Leo'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 2015

Wild Horses
James Franco was 37 in Wild Horses as 'Ben Briggs'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 2015

Killing Animals
James Franco was 37 in Killing Animals as 'Mr. Hurston'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 2015

True Story
James Franco was 36 in True Story as 'Christian Longo'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 2015

Every Thing Will Be Fine
James Franco was 36 in Every Thing Will Be Fine as 'Tomas Eldan'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 2015

I Am Michael
James Franco was 36 in I Am Michael as 'Michael Glatze'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 2015

The Interview
James Franco was 36 in The Interview as 'Dave Skylark'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2014

Future Relic 02
James Franco was 36 in Future Relic 02 as 'The Searcher'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 2014

Good People
James Franco was 36 in Good People as 'Tom Reed'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 2014

Third Person
James Franco was 36 in Third Person as 'Rick'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2014

Obituaries
James Franco was 36 in Obituaries as 'Felix Mitchum'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 2014

Child of God
James Franco was 36 in Child of God as 'Jerry'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 28 2014

Veronica Mars
James Franco was 35 in Veronica Mars as 'James Franco (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 2014

Palo Alto
James Franco was 35 in Palo Alto as 'Mr. B'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 29 2013

Homefront
James Franco was 35 in Homefront as 'Morgan 'Gator' Bodine'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 2013

Playtime
James Franco was 35 in Playtime as 'The Art Dealer'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 2013

Sal
James Franco was 35 in Sal as 'Milton Katselas'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2013

As I Lay Dying
James Franco was 35 in As I Lay Dying as 'Darl Bundren'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 2013

Interior. Leather Bar.
James Franco was 35 in Interior. Leather Bar. as 'James'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2013

Mademoiselle C
James Franco was 35 in Mademoiselle C as 'Self'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 2013

What Is Cinema?
James Franco was 35 in What Is Cinema? as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2013

A Fuller Life
James Franco was 35 in A Fuller Life as 'Self - Reader (segment "Copy Boy")'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 2013

Lovelace
James Franco was 35 in Lovelace as 'Hugh Hefner'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 2013

This Is the End
James Franco was 35 in This Is the End as 'James Franco'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 2013

Spring Breakers
James Franco was 34 in Spring Breakers as 'Alien'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 2013

The Color of Time
James Franco was 34 in The Color of Time as 'C.K. Williams (age 40)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2012

The Letter
James Franco was 34 in The Letter as 'Tyrone'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 2012

The Iceman
James Franco was 34 in The Iceman as 'Marty Freeman'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 2012

Maladies
James Franco was 34 in Maladies as 'James'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 2012

The Broken Tower
James Franco was 34 in The Broken Tower as 'Hart Crane'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2012

Hart Crane: An Exegesis
James Franco was 33 in Hart Crane: An Exegesis as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 27 2012

About Cherry
James Franco was 33 in About Cherry as 'Francis'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 14 2012

Caput
James Franco was 33 in Caput Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 2011

Your Highness
James Franco was 32 in Your Highness as 'Fabious'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 2011

The Green Hornet
James Franco was 32 in The Green Hornet as 'Danny Crystal Cleer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 2011

14 Actors Acting
James Franco was 32 in 14 Actors Acting as 'Self'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 2010

127 Hours
James Franco was 32 in 127 Hours as 'Aron Ralston'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2010

Howl
James Franco was 32 in Howl as 'Allen Ginsberg'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 2010

Love and Distrust
James Franco was 32 in Love and Distrust as 'Travis (segment "Grasshopper")'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 2010

Eat Pray Love
James Franco was 32 in Eat Pray Love as 'David'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 2010

Masculinity & Me
James Franco was 32 in Masculinity & Me Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 2010

Saturday Night
James Franco was 32 in Saturday Night as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, May 02 2010

Shadows & Lies
James Franco was 32 in Shadows & Lies as 'William Vincent'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 2010

Date Night
James Franco was 31 in Date Night as 'Taste'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 2010

Erased James Franco
James Franco was 30 in Erased James Franco as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 2009

Milk
James Franco was 30 in Milk as 'Scott Smith'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 2008

Good Time Max
James Franco was 30 in Good Time Max as 'Max'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 2008

Nights in Rodanthe
James Franco was 30 in Nights in Rodanthe as 'Mark Flanner (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2008

Pineapple Express
James Franco was 30 in Pineapple Express as 'Saul Silver'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 2008

Camille
James Franco was 29 in Camille as 'Silias'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 2008

In the Valley of Elah
James Franco was 29 in In the Valley of Elah as 'Sergeant Carnelli'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007

An American Crime
James Franco was 29 in An American Crime as 'Andy'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 2007

Interview
James Franco was 29 in Interview as 'Boyfriend on Phone (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2007

Knocked Up
James Franco was 29 in Knocked Up as 'Self (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2007

Spider-Man 3
James Franco was 29 in Spider-Man 3 as 'New Goblin / Harry Osborn'.Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2007

The Holiday
James Franco was 28 in The Holiday as 'James Franco'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 2006

The Dead Girl
James Franco was 28 in The Dead Girl as 'Derek'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 2006

Grasshopper
James Franco was 28 in Grasshopper as 'Travis'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 2006

Flyboys
James Franco was 28 in Flyboys as 'Blaine Rawlings'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 2006

The Wicker Man
James Franco was 28 in The Wicker Man as 'Bar Guy #1'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 2006

Tristan & Isolde
James Franco was 27 in Tristan & Isolde as 'Tristan'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2006

Annapolis
James Franco was 27 in Annapolis as 'Jake Huard'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 2006

The Great Raid
James Franco was 27 in The Great Raid as 'Captain Prince'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 2005

The Ape
James Franco was 27 in The Ape as 'Harry Walker'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 2005

Fool's Gold
James Franco was 26 in Fool's Gold as 'Brent'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

Spider-Man 2
James Franco was 26 in Spider-Man 2 as 'Harry Osborn'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 2004

The Company
James Franco was 25 in The Company as 'Josh'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2003

Blind Spot
James Franco was 25 in Blind Spot as 'Danny'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 2003

Sonny
James Franco was 24 in Sonny as 'Sonny'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 2002

City by the Sea
James Franco was 24 in City by the Sea as 'Joey'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2002

Mother Ghost
James Franco was 24 in Mother Ghost as 'Skateboarder guy'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 2002

The Car Kid
James Franco was 24 in The Car Kid Movie Released: Sat, May 11 2002

Deuces Wild
James Franco was 24 in Deuces Wild as 'Tino'.Movie Released: Fri, May 03 2002

Spider-Man
James Franco was 24 in Spider-Man as 'Harry Osborn'.Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2002

Spider-Mania
James Franco was 24 in Spider-Mania as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 30 2002

James Dean
James Franco was 23 in James Dean as 'James Dean'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 2001

Some Body
James Franco was 22 in Some Body as 'Apartment Guy #3'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2001

Mean People Suck
James Franco was 22 in Mean People Suck as 'Casey'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001

At Any Cost
James Franco was 22 in At Any Cost as 'Mike'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 2000

Whatever It Takes
James Franco was 21 in Whatever It Takes as 'Chris Campbell'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2000

If Tomorrow Comes
James Franco was 21 in If Tomorrow Comes as 'Devin'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000

Never Been Kissed
James Franco was 20 in Never Been Kissed as 'Jason'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1999

To Serve and Protect
James Franco was 20 in To Serve and Protect as 'Matt Carr'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 1999

Kill the Czar
James Franco will be 46+ in Kill the Czar Movie Released: Unreleased

The Policeman
James Franco will be 46+ in The Policeman as 'Babcock'.Movie Released: Unreleased

Me, You
James Franco will be 46+ in Me, You Movie Released: Unreleased

Bunny-Man
James Franco will be 46+ in Bunny-Man Movie Released: Unreleased

The Razor's Edge
James Franco will be 46+ in The Razor's Edge as 'Dante'.Movie Released: Unreleased

Toad
James Franco will be 46+ in Toad Movie Released: Unreleased

The Long Home
James Franco will be 46+ in The Long Home as 'Dallas Hardin'.Movie Released: Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Marcians
James Franco was 39+ in Marcians as 'Self - Interviewee'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 16 2017

The Deuce
James Franco was 39+ in The Deuce as 'Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 2017

11.22.63
James Franco was 37+ in 11.22.63 as 'Jake Epping'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 2016

Angie Tribeca
James Franco was 37+ in Angie Tribeca as 'Sgt. Eddie Pepper'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 17 2016

Hot Ones
James Franco was 36+ in Hot Ones as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015

Deadbeat
James Franco was 35+ in Deadbeat as 'Johnny'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 09 2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers
James Franco was 35+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

The Frame
James Franco was 34+ in The Frame as 'Will Rodman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2013

The Mindy Project
James Franco was 34+ in The Mindy Project as 'Paul Leotard'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2012

Honest Trailers
James Franco was 33+ in Honest Trailers as 'Cowboy (archive footage)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2012

Hamish and Andy's Gap Year
James Franco was 33+ in Hamish and Andy's Gap Year as 'Himself'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 28 2011

Conan
James Franco was 32+ in Conan as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010

30 Rock
James Franco was 28+ in 30 Rock as 'James Franco'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006

SNL Digital Shorts
James Franco was 27+ in SNL Digital Shorts TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 03 2005

The Colbert Report
James Franco was 27+ in The Colbert Report TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005

The Tony Danza Show
James Franco was 26+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
James Franco was 24+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as ', Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

The Early Show
James Franco was 21+ in The Early Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999

Freaks and Geeks
James Franco was 21+ in Freaks and Geeks as 'Daniel Desario'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1999

Profiler
James Franco was 18+ in Profiler TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996

The Daily Show
James Franco was 18+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Pacific Blue
James Franco was 17+ in Pacific Blue as 'Brian'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 1996

The X-Files
James Franco was 15+ in The X-Files as 'Officer #2'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
James Franco was 10+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988

Saturday Night Live
James Franco was 0+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host / Various, Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self - Host, Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975