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James Franco is a member of the Judd Apatow gang, getting his start in "Freaks and Geeks," doing a cameo in "Knocked Up" and co-starring in "Pineapple Express." In between, Franco has made his mark as son of the Green Goblin in the "Spider-Man" films. In addition to action and comedy, Franco has also tackled dramatic roles, most notably James Dean in a TV biopic, which earned him a Golden Globe. He's also starred as Sean Penn's lover in "Milk," as a Naval Academy plebe in "Annapolis" and a romantic hero in "Tristan + Isolde." Franco also exercises his comedy chops on Funnyordie.com.
James Franco is a member of the Judd Apatow gang, getting his start in "Freaks and Geeks," doing a cameo in "Knocked Up" and co-starring in "Pineapple Express." In between, Franco has made his mark as son of the Green Goblin in the "Spider-Man" films. In addition to action and comedy, Franco has also tackled dramatic roles, most notably James Dean in a TV biopic, which earned him a Golden Globe. He's also starred as Sean Penn's lover in "Milk," as a Naval Academy plebe in "Annapolis" and a romantic hero in "Tristan + Isolde." Franco also exercises his comedy chops on Funnyordie.com.
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FunnyorDie.com: 'SNL' for the online crowd
Second in a series of occasional articles about how alternative comedy is fueling Hollywood.
Inside a darkened Hollywood warehouse, doe-eyed Adam Scott lay on a bed in his boxers earnestly flicking water droplets out of Jake Szymanski's fleshy belly...Tags: Rachel Bilson, Marketing, Fingers, Step Brothers (movie), HBO
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Franco Lists Hollywood Home (Goblin Glider Not Included)
Actor James Franco, who starred as Harry Osborn — the New Green Goblin — in " Spider-Man," has listed his Sunset Strip-area compound for $3,695,000. The Spanish-style villa, built in 1923, has three bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in 4,000...Tags: Family, Unions, Celebrity, Film Festivals, Music Industry
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James Franco lists home (Goblin glider not included)
Actor James Franco, who starred as Harry Osborn -- the New Green Goblin -- in "Spider-Man," has listed his Sunset Strip-area compound for $3,695,000.
The Spanish-style villa, built in 1923, has three bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in 4,000 square feet....Tags: Family, Celebrity, Unions, Film Festivals, Music Industry
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James Franco puts his 1923 Spanish-style villa on the market for $3,695,000
Actor James Franco has listed his Sunset Strip-area compound for $3,695,000.
The Spanish-style villa, built in 1923, has three bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in 4,000 square feet. There are vaulted and beamed ceilings, city views, an open floor plan and...Tags: Beverly Hills, Allen Ginsberg, Pineapple Express (movie), Spider-Man (fictional character)
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Judd Apatow, king of the 'Funny People'
Tribune NewspapersFor Judd Apatow, becoming one of the most name-dropped directors in modern comedy has been a slow, steady process. In the beginning, there was "Freaks and Geeks," the short-lived high school drama that saw the television debuts of (very) young actors...Tags: Genres, Celebrity, Diseases, Jason Segel, Seth Rogen
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James Franco Out, Linkin Park In at UCLA Graduation
KTLA NewsWESTWOOD -- First, actor James Franco was going to deliver the graduation address at UCLA. Now, word is out that a rock musician will step in to replace him. Brad Delson, lead guitarist for the hugely popular rock-rap band Linkin Park, will replace movie...Tags: Facebook, Colleges and Universities, Oliver Stone, KTLA, Columbia University
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At MTV Movie Awards, Heath Ledger wins best villain
The Associated PressThe late Heath Ledger was awarded the best villain trophy at the MTV Movie Awards for his twisted turn as the Joker in " The Dark Knight." The honor was announced by MTV News correspondent Sway on the red carpet during an episode of the reality series...Tags: Channing Tatum, Sandra Bullock, James McAvoy, Paul Rudd, Jonah Hill
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James Franco skips UCLA speech for film
Movie star and UCLA alumnus James Franco has withdrawn from a big real-life role at his alma mater in Westwood.
Franco will not be able to deliver the commencement speech he was supposed to give June 12 to UCLA's College of Letters and Science graduates,...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Oliver Stone, Pineapple Express (movie), Arianna Huffington, Spider-Man (fictional character)
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Sean Penn powers 'Milk'
Milk rests so exclusively - and solidly - on its performances, especially Sean Penn's marvelous characterization of Harvey Milk, that audiences won't realize how strong its mojo is until an assassin's bullets break the spell. It's not a great movie, but...Tags: Harvey Milk, Henry Fonda, Minority Groups, Vehicles, Gus van Sant
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