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James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor and filmmaker. For his role in 127 Hours (2010), he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. Franco is known for appearing in films such as Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), Milk (2008), Eat, Pray, Love (2010), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), and Oz the Great and Powerful (2013). He frequently collaborates with fellow actor Seth Rogen, including in Pineapple Express (2008), This Is the End (2013), Sausage Party (2016), and The Disaster Artist (2017), for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Franco's first prominent acting role was on television. He starred as Daniel Desario on the short-lived ensemble comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), which developed a cult following. He portrayed the title character in the television biographical film James Dean (2001), for which he won a Golden Globe Award and received nominations for a Screen Actors Guild Award and Primetime Emmy Award. Franco also had a recurring role on the daytime soap opera General Hospital (2009–2012) and starred in the limited series 11.22.63 (2016). He starred in the David Simon-created HBO drama The Deuce (2017–2019).
James Franco
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for Marlon Brando in Shanghai Dreams: The Anna May Wong Story
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Born in Los Angeles in 1905, Anna May Wong faced discrimination and prejudice from a young age due to her Chinese heritage. Yet, her passion for acting and her unwavering determination led her to defy societal expectations. With a few bit parts in silent films, she quickly rose to prominence, becoming a symbol of hope and inspiration for Chinese-Americans. Anna May Wong's journey was a tumultuous one. She navigated the racist and exclusionary policies of Hollywood, where she was often typecast as the exotic "Dragon Lady" or denied leading roles because of her ethnicity. Still, she persevered, making her mark in both the United States and Europe, captivating audiences and critics alike. The biopic "Shanghai Dreams" paints an intimate portrait of Anna May Wong, chronicling her personal struggles and triumphs. We witness her complex relationships with her family, especially her traditional Chinese father who disapproved of her career choice, and her deep friendship with actress Marlene Dietrich. Anna's story also explores her love life, including her relationships with influential figures like director Tod Browning and actor Philip Ahn.
