Dave Franco Biography
Dave Franco born David John Franco is an American actor, voice actor, and filmmaker. He began his career with small roles in films such as Superbad 2007 and Charlie St. Cloud 2010. Following a starring role in the ninth season of the comedy series Scrubs, Franco had his film breakthrough in a supporting role in the buddy comedy film 21 Jump Street 2012.
Franco has also starred in Fright Night (2011), Now You See Me (2013), and its sequel Now You See Me 2 (2016), Neighbors (2014), Nerve (2016), and The Disaster Artist (2017). In 2020, he made his directorial debut with The Rental, which starred his wife Alison Brie.
Dave Franco Age
Dave is 36 years old as of 2021. Franco was born on 12 June 1985, in Palo Alto, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday every 12 of June every year.
Dave Franco Height and Weight
Dave stands at an average height of 5 feet 4 inches or 1.67 meters. He weighs 68 kilograms (150 lb). Dave has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.
Dave Franco Education
Dave studied at the University of Southern California and originally envisioned himself as a high school teacher teaching creative writing until his brother James Franco’s manager guided him to a theater class when he was a sophomore, where he started learning acting skills.
Dave Franco Family, Parents, Siblings
Dave was born and raised by his parents in Palo Alto, California, to Betsy Lou a poet, children’s book author, and editor, and Douglas Eugene Franco, who ran a nonprofit agency and a business; the two met as students at Stanford University. Franco’s father was of Portuguese and Swedish descent.
Franco’s mother is Jewish her parents had changed the surname from “Verovitz” to “Verne”. Dave has stated that he is “proud” to be Jewish. Franco’s paternal grandmother, Marjorie (Peterson) Franco, is a published author of young adult books.
Franco’s maternal grandmother, Mitzie (Levine) Verne, owned the Verne Art Gallery, a prominent art gallery in Cleveland, and was an active member of the National Council of Jewish Women. Franco grew up in California with his two older brothers, James and Tom.
Dave Franco Husband and Children
Franco is a married man. He started dating actress Alison Brie in 2012. In August 2015, the couple became engaged. On March 13, 2017, representatives for the couple confirmed that they had married in a private ceremony. In an interview with Larry King in 2017, Brie revealed she did not want to have children.
Dave Franco Salary
Details about his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Dave Franco Net Worth
Dave has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor, voice actor, and filmmaker. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Dave Franco Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dave.
Dave Franco Wiki
- Full Names: David John Franco
- Popular As: Dave Franco
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor, Voice Actor, and Filmmaker
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Dave Franco Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 36 years old as of 2021
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Date of Birth: 12 June 1985
- Place of Birth: Palo Alto, California, United States
- Birthday: 12 June
Dave Franco Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches
- Weight: 68 kilograms
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Biceps Size: Not Available
- Chest Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Dave Franco Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Douglas Eugene Franco
- Mother: Betsy Lou
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Dating / Girlfriend: Married to Alison Brie
- Children: Not Available
Dave Franco Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $10 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actor, Voice Actor, and Filmmaker
Dave Franco Career
In 2006, Franco made his acting debut on The CW drama television series 7th Heaven. He appeared in television shows such as Do Not Disturb and Young Justice. Franco has also had noticeable roles in films such as Superbad, Charlie St. Cloud, 21 Jump Street, Warm Bodies, The Shortcut and Now You See Me.
In May 2008, he was cast in The CW teen drama television series Privileged. The series centered on a live-in tutor for two spoiled heiresses in Palm Beach. Franco was cast in an initial major recurring role. The series premiered on September 9, 2008, to 3.1 million viewers. Ratings continued to slip each week, with the series’ sixth episode reaching 1.837 million viewers. The CW did not renew the series for a second season due to low ratings.
In August 2009, Variety announced Franco was cast in a regular role for the ninth season of the ABC sitcom series Scrubs. Franco portrayed the role of medical student Cole Aaronson, whose family paid a large sum of money to Sacred Heart Hospital so that he would receive an internship. Franco went on to appear in all thirteen episodes of the ninth season and received praise from critics for his performance; however, the ninth was the final season of the series.
MTV Networks’ NextMovie.com named him one of its “Breakout Stars to Watch For” in 2011. In August 2011, Franco starred in the 3D horror comedy film Fright Night alongside Colin Farrell and Toni Collette. The film is a remake of the 1985 film of the same name and follows a teenage boy who finds out his neighbor is a vampire. Franco played the role of popular high school student Mark. The film received positive reviews from critics and went on to make over $41 million worldwide.
In April 2012, Shalom Life ranked him and his brother James at number 2 on its list of “the 50 most talented, intelligent, funny, and gorgeous Jewish men in the world”. In March 2012, Franco starred in the Columbia Pictures action comedy film 21 Jump Street as Eric, a high school student, and the lead drug dealer. The film was based on the 1987 television series of the same name.
In 2013, he co-starred in the zombie romance film Warm Bodies, as Perry Kelvin. The film, an adaptation of the best-selling novel Warm Bodies, follows a romance between a zombie and a human during a zombie apocalypse. The same year, Franco appeared in the ensemble crime thriller film Now You See Me. To promote the film, he was interviewed on the Bob Rivers Show, based in Seattle. Rivers persuaded Franco to show the card-throwing abilities he had learned and Franco expertly sliced half a banana into a further half with his hotel card.
Franco’s 2014 roles included the Seth Rogen comedy Neighbors and a cameo appearance in 22 Jump Street. In 2015, he co-starred with Vince Vaughn and Tom Wilkinson in the comedy Unfinished Business.
In 2016, he reprised his roles in the sequels Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, as Pete, and Now You See Me 2, as Jack Wilder.
In 2017, Franco appeared in the well-received comedy The Little Hours, and the acclaimed biographical comedy-drama, The Disaster Artist, which was directed by his brother, James. In the latter film, he portrays Greg Sestero, a young actor who befriends the eccentric Tommy Wiseau and ultimately stars in Wiseau’s film, The Room.
In 2018, Franco starred in the addiction drama 6 Balloons opposite Abbi Jacobson, for Netflix. Franco then had a small role in If Beale Street Could Talk, directed by Barry Jenkins. In 2019, Franco starred in Zeroville, directed by his brother, James, which was originally shot in 2014, portraying the role of actor Montgomery Clift. He next starred in the action-thriller 6 Underground, directed by Michael Bay.
In 2020, Franco made his directorial debut on the horror-thriller The Rental, from a screenplay he wrote alongside Joe Swanberg, which stars Alison Brie, Dan Stevens, Jeremy Allen White, and Sheila Vand. It was released on July 24, 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dave Franco
Who is Dave?
David John Franco is an American actor, voice actor, and filmmaker. He began his career with small roles in films such as Superbad 2007 and Charlie St. Cloud 2010. Following a starring role in the ninth season of the comedy series Scrubs, Franco had his film breakthrough as a supporting role in the buddy comedy film 21 Jump Street 2012.
How old is Dave?
Dave is 36 years old as of 2021. Franco was born on 12 June 1985, in Palo Alto, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday every 12 of June every year.
How tall is Dave?
Dave stands at an average height of 5 feet 4 inches or 1.67 meters. He weighs 68 kilograms (150 lb). Dave has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.
Is Dave married?
Franco is a married man. He started dating actress Alison Brie in 2012. In August 2015, the couple became engaged. On March 13, 2017, representatives for the couple confirmed that they had married in a private ceremony. In an interview with Larry King in 2017, Brie revealed she did not want to have children.
How much is Dave worth?
Dave has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor, voice actor, and filmmaker. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
How much does Dave make?
Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Where does Dave live?
Because of security reasons, Dave has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Dave dead or alive?
Dave is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Dave Now?
To get his latest updates, visit his official social media accounts listed below.
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