Dave Franco

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Name:
Dave Franco
Real name:
David John Franco
Who is:
Birth date:
(40 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Height:
5'10 ft ()
Weight:
150 lb (68 kg)
Relationship:
married with Alison Brie
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(characteristic)
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Dave Franco's Biography

David John Franco (Dave Franco) is an American television and film actor, the younger brother of James Franco («127 Hours», «Rise of the Planet of the Apes»). He is mostly known for his roles as Eric Molson, the funny short drug dealer from the movie «21 Jump Street», intern Cole Aaronson from the «Scrubs» series, and card magician Jack Wilder from «Now You See Me 2». Net worth: $10 million.
Dave Franco's full name is David John Franco
Dave Franco's full name is David John Franco

Dave Franco's Childhood

Dave was born into the family of author Betsy Franco and businessman Douglas Eugene «Doug» Franco. The future actor's mother was Jewish, and his father was half-Portuguese and half-Swedish. His parents met each other while studying at Stanford University.
Dave Franco's family
Dave Franco's family
Dave was a shy, quiet child. His childhood idol was the actor and writer Roald Dahl. Dave has two elder brothers: the eldest is James, and the middle brother is Tom Franco, who, unlike his two actor brothers, has chosen a painting career.
Dave is the youngest of the Franco brothers
Dave is the youngest of the Franco brothers
While details about Dave Franco's childhood are limited, one thing stands out: the young man had a flair for romantic gestures. For example, in high school, he decided to take his girlfriend's birthday really special. He arrived at school early, visited every classroom she'd be in that day, and gave each teacher a rose to present to her. Each flower had a little note with an inside joke.
Dave Franco with his mother
Dave Franco with his mother
After graduating from school, Dave entered the University of Southern California, intending to become a teacher and teach literature at school. However, in his second year, Dave reached out to his brother's manager (James Franco was already an established actor by then) to help him transfer to the Drama Faculty, where he began studying acting.

Dave Franco's Acting Career

In 2006, the 20-year-old made his acting debut with a guest role as Benjamin Bainsworth on The CW's family drama «7th Heaven». The long-running series followed a Christian family navigating the challenges of modern society.

Over the next three years, Dave paid his dues like most aspiring actors: guest spots on lesser-known series and background work on TV shows. In 2007, he auditioned for Edward Cullen in «Twilight», but director Catherine Hardwicke ultimately went with British actor Robert Pattinson instead.
Dave Franco could have become Edward Cullen
Dave Franco could have become Edward Cullen
Dave Franco's first starring role came as medical student Cole Aaronson in the ninth season of «Scrubs» in 2009. He played a cocky, abrasive young man who still managed to show glimpses of humor and heart.
«Scrubs» earned Dave Franco long-awaited fame
«Scrubs» earned Dave Franco long-awaited fame
In 2012, he gained recognition playing Eric, a small-time high school drug dealer, in «21 Jump Street». Later, he appeared in the same role on «Chelsea Lately».
«21 Jump Street»: Dave Franco as huckster Eric
«21 Jump Street»: Dave Franco as huckster Eric
The following year, he transformed into brilliant magician Jack Wilder in the hit thriller «Now You See Me». His character brought much-needed humor and charm to the ensemble. Alongside Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, and Woody Harrelson, he trained in magic techniques across the film's shooting locations: New York, Paris, Las Vegas, and New Orleans.
Dave Franco and Jesse Eisenberg about the sequel of «Now You See Me»
In 2016, he co-starred with Emma Roberts in the tech thriller «Nerve». The role required him to master motorcycle riding in just two weeks.
Dave Franco and Emma Roberts on the set of «Nerve»
Dave Franco and Emma Roberts on the set of «Nerve»
In 2017, James Franco's «The Disaster Artist» was released, chronicling the making of the notorious flop «The Room» (2003). The following year saw the release of Marja-Lewis Ryan's directorial debut «6 Balloons», a drama about drug addiction starring Dave Franco. In 2018, James began production on «Zeroville», featuring Dave alongside Will Ferrell and Megan Fox.

Dave Franco's Personal Life

Dave previously dated actresses Dianna Agron («Burlesque», «The Losers») and Shenae Grimes («Beverly Hills 90210: The Next Generation»). In summer 2015, Dave announced his engagement to actress Alison Brie, whom he'd been dating since July 2012. Dave attended all her premieres to show his support. The couple began wedding planning in 2016 and tied the knot a year later.
Dave Franco and Alison Brie
Dave Franco and Alison Brie
Dave created and currently hosts video projects for "Funny or Die" and "Would You." He films with his creative family, maintaining close, loving relationships with everyone. He writes screenplays and films short movies together with his childhood friend Brian McGinn.
Real Live H.O.R.S.E. with Dave Franco
Dave adores his elder brother James and forgives him for all the ribbing and teasing. When tabloids claimed Dave was dating Zac Efron, James didn't deny the rumor but ironically congratulated "the couple" and wished them happiness. Despite his love and respect for James, Dave tried to keep his distance from his brother for a long time, wanting to step out of his shadow; he finally managed to do that after the release of «Now You See Me».
Dave Franco and Zac Efron
Dave Franco and Zac Efron
Dave Franco prefers casual wear. He mostly wears sneakers and trainers. His big, genuine smile has become his trademark. He often plays characters much younger than his actual age, but he doesn't see this as a good thing since he's tired of playing schoolboys. Dave loves poetry and movies about zombies. He doesn't consider himself a comedian and can't tell jokes to someone's face.
Jack Wilder: best moments
Dave has often been told he looks like Tom Cruise, and he won't deny it.

When James moved to New York, Dave adopted his two cats, Harry and Arturo, and has been a devoted cat lover ever since.
Dave Franco loves cats
Dave Franco loves cats
His first big purchase was a flat-screen TV for his mother.

The youngest Franco brother avoids taking foolish risks or putting himself in danger, and he disapproves of people doing reckless things just to get likes on social media.

He admires 1970s Hollywood because back then "there weren't so many boundaries limiting creative freedom like there are today."

He believes many TV shows are more compelling than modern movies and doesn't rule out returning to television work.
Dave Franco as Cole in «Scrubs»
Dave Franco as Cole in «Scrubs»
When choosing projects, his main priority is working with a good director. He wants to work only with the people whom he admires. Dave plans to try directing in the future, so he uses his time on set to learn the key subtleties and pitfalls of the profession.

He's certain he'll never be comfortable undressing in front of the camera—it always makes him nervous.
Dave Franco is shy to do nude scenes
Dave Franco is shy to do nude scenes
He's certain he can't rap, but that didn't stop him from doing a rap battle with Cara Delevingne on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Dave Franco vs Cara Delevingne
Dave participates in the national movement "Cycle for Survival," which raises funds to fight rare cancers. He joined the organization after his best friend Brian Rozelle died of cancer in 2015.

Dave Franco Now

In 2019, with the participation of James Franco, two premieres took place. One of them is Zeroville, in which he played Ike Jerome. In the same year, the premiere of "Arctic Justice" took place, in which Franco voiced Lemmy.

Dave Franco: latest news and articles

  • I saw him in the movie Warm Bodies but he showed up there only for a few minutes. And the character he played, I imaged different after the book.. somehow he showed up and I did not remember him much in the role.
    2021-04-26 13:58:29
  • I like with him comedy Neighbors. I was laughing like crazy.
    2021-04-26 08:31:22
  • I love both parts of the Now You See Me! I always watch it if its on TV. Dave in the film is very charismatic character who brings the team its own special flavor.
    2021-04-24 16:53:53
  • I know Dave only as a brother of James.. who played Harry Osborn in the very first trilogy of Spider-Man. It think I watched with him a couple of other movies, but now I can not remember the names.
    2021-04-16 11:24:46
  • Он отличный актер, как и его брат, они оба талантливы. У Джеймса есть более важные роли, но для меня это не имеет значения.
    2021-03-21 22:48:13
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