James Franco is an overall entertainment genius. He’s not only an actor but also a filmmaker, screenwriter, film producer, artist, and poet.
With all these things James Franco does, he’s surely well compensated, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars to even millions. This puts him in line with not just the wealthiest celebrities in the business but also one of the most critically acclaimed.
With a successful name and incredible talents, how much is he worth today?
The Start of James Franco’s Successful Career
The 44-year-old star started auditioning for roles in Los Angeles and landed his first paid role in a pizza commercial in 1997.
His big break then came in 1999 when he joined the NBC show Freaks and Greeks, while his debut movie, Never Been Kissed, was out in 2000.
From there, his star power continued to rise as he led the 2001 TV biographical film James Dean, earning a Golden Globe Award and nominations for an Emmy Award and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award.
He then joined Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy from 2002 to 2007, followed by Sonny, City by the Sea, Milk, Pineapple Express, and more.
He then received a Best Actor award for his role in The Disaster Artist.
James Franco also did well on TV. Some of his best TV roles are in General Hospital, 11.22.63, and The Deuce.
He’s also known for his collaboration with actor-director Seth Rogen, appearing in multiple projects together, like The Interview, The Disaster Artist, and more. In total, they have worked together in eight movies and one TV series.
But if there’s one movie that James Franco is best known for, it’s the critically-acclaimed 2010 film 127 Hours, for which he received an Academy Award for Best Actor nomination.
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With this success, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. in 2013.
James Franco’s Other Pursuits
Aside from acting, James Franco is also a good director. He has produced and directed different projects over the years.
He is behind the documentary Saturday Night, featuring the production of an episode of Saturday Night Live. His hosting experience in two SNL episodes influenced this project.
His two short films, The Fears of Stephen and Herbert White, made it to the Maryland Film Festival in 2010.
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He also did the 90-minute docudrama The Broken Tower in 2011, which was screened at the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival.
If those are not yet enough, James Franco also held his first solo art exhibit at The Clocktower Gallery in New York City, called The Dangerous Book Four Boys.
He also has a book titled Palo Alto, which was published in 2010. He even tried his hands with musical projects, releasing his first EP, MotorCity, with his band, Daddy, in 2012.
With these works, no wonder James Franco is now worth $30 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
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