James Franco is a famous American actor and rising star who first rose to fame on the short-lived but highly acclaimed series
Freaks and Geeks. His intensity and mannerisms drew comparison to James Dean.
Other notable James Franco credits include Whatever it Takes, Sonny, James Dean, City by the Sea, Spider-Man, Deuces Wild, The Company, The Ape, The Great Raid, Tristan & Isolde, Annapolis, The Wicker Man, Flyboys, The Dead Girl,
Knocked Up, In the Valley of Elah, Pinneapple Express, Nights in Rodanthe, and Milk.
He has also gone into the world of directing and screenwriting. The film The Ape is a film he wrote and directed based on a play he had wrote and directed prior to becoming famous. He has received praise for his role in the mega hit Spiderman movies, as well as for his stoner character in the film Pinneapple Express, which was co-written by his
Freaks and Geeks co-star Seth Rogen.
