The Life of James Franco

By: Alyssa Poland

Background Information:

• Full name is James Edward Franco• Born April 19, 1978

• Raised in Palo Alto, California• Two siblings– Tom and Dave

Education:

• Enrolled at UCLA as English major• Received undergrad degree in 2008• Enrolled at Columbia University

• Enrolled at NYU

Education Cont.:

• Enrolled at Brooklyn College• Franco is now a PhD student.• Studies at Yale University.

• Studies at Rhode Island School of Design.

Projects Other Than Acting:• Interested in Art– Likes to paint• Teaches at different universities• Writes and publishes books

• Film director• Film Producer

Charitable Work:

He has worked with several charities. These include:• 826 National

• American Foundation for AIDS Research• Artists for Peace and Justice• Communities in Schools• DonorssChoose.org

Charitable Work Cont.:

• Free Arts NYC• Hillsides

• The Art of Elysium

Acting Career:• Been active 1997-present

Some of best known works:• Spider-Man

• Freaks and Geeks• Pineapple Express

• 127 Hours