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Dave Franco Biography

Birth Name:David John Franco

Birth Place:Palo Alto, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • Was named CinemaCon's Breakthrough Performer of the Year in 2016
  • Won the Fan Favorite Award at the 2013 Young Hollywood Awards
  • Got married to actress Alison Brie in 2017
  • Is the brother of actor James Franco
  • Quote: "(On his role in "Now You See Me") "Everyone always says it's a blessing to look a lot younger than my age, but sometimes I just want to look 27․""
  • Has made numerous videos with his brother James on the site "Funny or Die․"
  • Auditioned for the role of Edward Cullen in the "Twilight" series

Awards

  • 2014Young Hollywood Award-Best Threesome: nominated
  • 2015MTV Movie Award-Best Duo: winner
  • 2016Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Star: Male: nominated
  • 2017The BAM Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2017The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
  • 2022Independent Spirit Award-Best Feature: nominated
  • 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: nominated
  • 2023PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television: nominated
  • 2025OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated