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James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor,
director,
screenwriter,
film producer, and
artist. He began acting during the late 1990s, appearing on the short-lived television series
Freaks and Geeks and starring in several
teen films. In 2001 he played the
title role in
Mark Rydell's television
biographical film James Dean, which earned him a
Golden Globe for
Best Actor.
Franco achieved international fame as a result of his portrayal of
Harry Osborn in the
Spider-Man trilogy. Since then, his films have included the war film
The Great Raid (2005), the 2006 romantic drama
Tristan & Isolde, and
Justin Lin's drama
Annapolis (2006). In 2008, Franco starred in the
comedy stoner film Pineapple Express and received a Golden Globe Award nomination for
Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. He played a prominent role in the 2008
biographical film Milk.
