2023
Me, You
(pre-production)
Castro's Daughter
(filming)
Fidel Castro
Kill the Czar
(completed)
The Long Home
(completed)
Dallas Hardin
2019
Arctic Dogs
Lemmy (voice)
2017-2019
The Deuce
(TV Series)
Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
- Finish It
(2019)
... Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
- That's a Wrap
(2019)
... Vincent Martino
- This Trust Thing
(2019)
... Vincent Martino
- You Only Get One
(2019)
... Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
- They Can Never Go Home
(2019)
... Vincent Martino / Frankie Martino
25 More Episodes
2019
Zeroville
Vikar
2018
A Rose for Emily
(Short)
Homer Baron
2018
The Pretenders
Maxwell
2018
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Cowboy (segment "Near Algodones")
2018/I
Kin
Taylor Balik
2018
Future World
Warlord
2018
Mississippi Requiem
Homer Barron (segment "A Rose for Emily")
2017
Ozara and Katessa
(TV Movie)
Ozara / Robbie / Damsel in Distress / ... (voice)
2014-2017
Saturday Night Live: Cut for Time
(TV Series)
Young Santa / Chris Bearstick / The Prince / ...
- Hallmark Channel Christmas Promo
(2017)
... Young Santa / Chris Bearstick / The Prince
- Morning News
(2014)
... Chef Darrel
2017
The Mad Whale
Edward Fry
2017
The Disaster Artist
Tommy / 'Johnny'
2017/I
The Vault
Ed Maas
2017
Dumpster Diving
(Video short)
El Diablo
2017
Blood Heist
Farmer Simon
2017
Don't Come Back from the Moon
Roman Smalley
2017
Alien: Covenant
Jacob Branson (uncredited)
2017
This Is Your Death
Male Host
2017
Actors Anonymous
Jake Lamont
2017
The Institute
Dr. Cairn
2017
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper
(Short)
Branson
2017
High School Lover
(TV Movie)
Rick Winters
2017/II
The Labyrinth
Narrator (voice)
2016
Blood Surf
Metalhead Troy
2016
Why Him?
Laird Mayhew
2016
Riff Raff: Only In America
(Music Video short)
RiFF RAFF
2016
In Dubious Battle
Mac
2016
Angie Tribeca
(TV Series)
Sgt. Eddie Pepper
- Electoral Dysfunction
(2016)
... Sgt. Eddie Pepper
- The Coast Is Fear
(2016)
... Sgt. Eddie Pepper
- Boyz II Dead
(2016)
... Sgt. Eddie Pepper
- Organ Trail
(2016)
... Sgt. Eddie Pepper
- Fleas Don't Kill Me
(2016)
... Sgt. Eddie Pepper
6 More Episodes
2016
Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?
(TV Movie)
Director
2016
The Caged Pillows
(Video short)
David Del Rosario / The Astral Gem / Astral Loans Spokesman (voice)
2016
Burn Country
Lindsay
2016
King Cobra
Joe
2016
11.22.63
(TV Mini Series)
Jake Epping
- The Day in Question
(2016)
... Jake Epping
- Soldier Boy
(2016)
... Jake Epping
- Happy Birthday, Lee Harvey Oswald
(2016)
... Jake Epping
- The Truth
(2016)
... Jake Epping
- The Eyes of Texas
(2016)
... Jake Epping
8 More Episodes
2016
Sausage Party
Druggie (voice)
2016
Goat
Mitch
2015/II
The Night Before
James Franco
2014-2015
Making a Scene with James Franco
(TV Series short)
James / Jack / Eric Forman / ...
- One's Company
(2015)
... Jack
- That 70s 70s Show
(2015)
... Eric Forman / Michael Kelso
- Friendtervention
(2015)
... Rachel / Joey
- Seinfeld M.D.
(2015)
... Jerry
- Saved by the Freaks
(2015)
... Zack Morris / Daniel Desario
18 More Episodes
2015/I
Memoria
Mr. Wyckoff
2015
Black Dog, Red Dog
Leo
2015
The Little Prince
The Fox (voice)
2015
Deadbeat
(TV Series)
Johnny
- The Polaroid Flasher
(2015)
... Johnny
2015
The Adderall Diaries
Stephen Elliott
2015
A Walk in Winter
(Short)
Conrad
2015
The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards
Conrad
2015
Wild Horses
Ben Briggs
2015
Every Thing Will Be Fine
Tomas
2015
Queen of the Desert
Henry Cadogan
2015
I Am Michael
Michael Glatze
2015
Yosemite
Phil
2015/I
True Story
Christian Longo
2015
Don Quixote
Pasamonte
2014
I Think You're Totally Wrong: A Quarrel
James
2014/II
The Interview
Dave Skylark
2014
Grow a Guy
(Short)
Chad, the Grow-a-Guy
2014
The Sound and the Fury
Benjy Compson
2014
Dave Skylark's Very Special VMA Special
(TV Short)
David Skylark
2014
Good People
Tom Wright
2014
Of Mice and Men
George Milton
2014
Veronica Mars
James Franco (uncredited)
2013
James Franco & Seth Rogen: Bound 3
(Music Video short)
James Franco
2013/I
Homefront
Morgan 'Gator' Bodine
2013/IV
Playtime
The Art Dealer
2013
The Mindy Project
(TV Series)
Paul Leotard
- The Other Dr. L
(2013)
... Paul Leotard
- All My Problems Solved Forever...
(2013)
... Paul Leotard
2013
Third Person
Rick
2013
Child of God
Jerry
2013
Palo Alto
Mr. B
2013
The Real World: This Is the End Edition
(TV Short)
James Franco
2013
This Is the End
James Franco
2013
As I Lay Dying
Darl Bundren
2013
Oz the Great and Powerful
Oz
2013
Lovelace
Hugh Hefner
2013
Interior. Leather Bar.
James
2012/II
The Color of Time
C.K. Williams
2012
Hollywood Heights
(TV Series)
Osbourne Silver
- The Final Concert
(2012)
... Osbourne Silver
- Jetsetter
(2012)
... Osbourne Silver
- Loren's Recording Session
(2012)
... Osbourne Silver
- Eddie Questions His Feelings
(2012)
... Osbourne Silver
- Chloe's Secret
(2012)
... Osbourne Silver
6 More Episodes
2012/IV
The Letter
Tyrone
2012
Spring Breakers
Alien
2012
The Iceman
Marty Freeman
2012
Maladies
James
2012
FCU: Fact Checkers Unit
(TV Series)
James
- James Franco Is Preggers
(2012)
... James
2012
Rebel Dabble Babble
(Short)
Jim Stark / James Dean
2012
About Cherry
Frances
2009-2012
General Hospital
(TV Series)
Franco
- Episode #1.12473
(2012)
... Franco
- Episode #1.12472
(2012)
... Franco
- Episode #1.12443
(2011)
... Franco
- Episode #1.12429
(2011)
... Franco
- Episode #1.12428
(2011)
... Franco
54 More Episodes
2011/II
Rebel
(Short)
2011/I
Sal
Milton Katselas
2011
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Will Rodman
2011
The Broken Tower
Hart Crane
2011
Your Highness
Fabious
2011
The Green Hornet
Danny Crystal Cleer (uncredited)
2010
127 Hours
Aron Ralston
2010
Love & Distrust
(Video)
Travis / Segment 3 - Grasshopper (Sincerity and Doubt)
2010
Eat Pray Love
David Piccolo
2010
Masculinity & Me
(Short)
2010
Shadows & Lies
William Vincent
2010
Date Night
Taste
2010
Howl
Allen Ginsberg
2010
30 Rock
(TV Series)
James Franco
- Klaus and Greta
(2010)
... James Franco
2009
Acting with James Franco
(Video short)
James Franco
2008/I
Milk
Scott Smith
2008
Nights in Rodanthe
Mark Flanner (uncredited)
2008
Pineapple Express
Saul Silver
2008/I
Camille
Silias
2007
The Hills with James Franco and Mila Kunis
(Video short)
Justin Bobby
2007
In the Valley of Elah
Sgt. Dan Carnelli
2007
Spider-Man 3
(Video Game)
Harry Osborn / New Goblin (voice)
2007
Good Time Max
Max
2007
Spider-Man 3
New Goblin / Harry Osborn
2007
Vanity Fair: Killers Kill, Dead Men Die
(Video short)
The Unsuspecting Husband (credit only)
2007
Knocked Up
Sol (uncredited)
2007
Finishing the Game
Dean Silo
2007/I
Interview
Boyfriend on Phone (voice)
2007
An American Crime
Andy
2006
The Holiday
James Franco (uncredited)
2006
The Dead Girl
Derek
2006
Grasshopper
(Short)
Travis
2006
Flyboys
Blaine Rawlings
2006
The Wicker Man
Bar Guy #1
2006
Annapolis
Jake Huard
2006
Tristan + Isolde
Tristan
2005
Fool's Gold
Brent
2005
The Great Raid
Captain Prince
2005
The Ape
Harry Walker
2004
Spider-Man 2
Harry Osborn
2003
The Company
Josh
2002
City by the Sea
Joey
2002
Sonny
Sonny
2002
Mother Ghost
Skateboarder Guy
2002
You Always Stalk the Ones You Love
2002
The Car Kid
(Short)
2002
Blind Spot
Danny
2002
Deuces Wild
Tino
2002
Spider-Man
Harry Osborn
2001
James Dean
(TV Movie)
James Dean
2001
Mean People Suck
(Short)
Casey
2001
Some Body
Apartment Guy #3 (uncredited)
2001
The X-Files
(TV Series)
Officer #2
- Surekill
(2001)
... Officer #2
2000
If Tomorrow Comes
Devin
1999-2000
Freaks and Geeks
(TV Series)
Daniel Desario
- Noshing and Moshing
(2000)
... Daniel Desario
- Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
(2000)
... Daniel Desario
- The Little Things
(2000)
... Daniel Desario
- Smooching and Mooching
(2000)
... Daniel Desario
- Discos and Dragons
(2000)
... Daniel Desario
18 More Episodes
2000
At Any Cost
(TV Movie)
Mike
2000
Whatever It Takes
Chris
1999
Profiler
(TV Series)
Stevie
- Three Carat Crisis
(1999)
... Stevie
1999
Never Been Kissed
Jason (as James Edward Franco)
1999
To Serve and Protect
(TV Mini Series)
Matt Carr
- Part II
(1999)
... Matt Carr
- Part I
(1999)
... Matt Carr
1998
1973
(TV Movie)
Greg
1997
Pacific Blue
(TV Series)
Brian
- Matters of the Heart
(1997)
... Brian
Untitled '90s Project
(TV Movie) (executive producer) (announced)
James Franco 'Art Projects'
(TV Short) (producer) (completed)
The Long Home
(producer) (completed)
2022
Blood Theatre
(executive producer) (completed)
2019
Masters of Doom
(TV Movie) (executive producer)
2017-2019
The Deuce
(TV Series) (executive producer - 25 episodes)
- Finish It
(2019)
... (executive producer)
- That's a Wrap
(2019)
... (executive producer)
- This Trust Thing
(2019)
... (executive producer)
- You Only Get One
(2019)
... (executive producer)
- They Can Never Go Home
(2019)
... (executive producer)
25 More Episodes
2018
The Adventures of Thomasina Sawyer
(executive producer)
2018
Future World
(producer)
2018
Mississippi Requiem
(executive producer)
2017
Dark Hours: Roxana
(executive producer)
2017/I
Metamorphosis: Junior Year
(Documentary) (producer)
2017
Palace
(Short) (executive producer)
2017
Rio
(executive producer)
2017
The Art of Elysium Stories
(TV Mini Series documentary) (executive producer)
2017
Obey Giant
(Documentary) (executive producer)
2017
The Mad Whale
(producer)
2017
The Disaster Artist
(producer - produced by)
2017
Don't Come Back from the Moon
(producer)
2017
Actors Anonymous
(executive producer)
2017/II
Metamorphosis: Junior Year
(executive producer)
2017
The Institute
(producer)
2017
High School Lover
(TV Movie) (executive producer)
2017/II
Heaven
(Short) (executive producer)
2017/II
The Labyrinth
(executive producer)
2016
Blood Surf
(executive producer)
2016
L.A. Series
(TV Movie) (producer)
2016
Mandroid
(Short) (executive producer)
2016
Why Him?
(executive producer)
2016
Dark Hours: Typee
(executive producer)
2016
In Dubious Battle
(producer)
2016
Studio 4
(Video short) (executive producer)
2016
Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?
(TV Movie) (executive producer)
2016
Burn Country
(executive producer)
2016
King Cobra
(producer - produced by)
2016
11.22.63
(TV Mini Series) (producer - 8 episodes)
- The Day in Question
(2016)
... (producer)
- Soldier Boy
(2016)
... (producer)
- Happy Birthday, Lee Harvey Oswald
(2016)
... (producer)
- The Truth
(2016)
... (producer)
- The Eyes of Texas
(2016)
... (producer)
8 More Episodes
2016
F*ck
(TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)
- The Wakeup Call
(2016)
... (producer)
2016
Goat
(producer)
2015/X
Mother
(Short) (executive producer - uncredited)
2015
Respectability
(Short) (executive producer)
2015
Winesburg: Death
(Short) (executive producer)
2015/I
Memoria
(executive producer)
2015
The Sweet Taste of Redemption
(Short) (executive producer)
2015
Suburban Memoir
(Short) (executive producer) / (producer)
2015
Miss Famous
(Short) (executive producer)
2015
The Strength of God
(Short) (executive producer)
2015
The Ultimate Evil
(TV Series) (executive producer)
2015
City Bus
(Short) (executive producer)
2015
The Adderall Diaries
(producer)
2015
A Walk in Winter
(Short) (executive producer)
2015
The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards
(executive producer)
2015
I Am Michael
(producer)
2015
Yosemite
(executive producer)
2015
Don Quixote
(executive producer)
2014
Almost Not Beautiful
(Short) (executive producer)
2014
Guests
(Short) (executive producer)
2014/II
The Interview
(executive producer)
2014
Gucci Sunglasses
(Short) (executive producer)
2013
Acting Class
(Short) (executive producer)
2013
The Director: An Evolution in Three Acts
(Documentary) (producer)
2013
Interior. Leather Bar.
(producer)
2013
Kink
(Documentary) (executive producer) / (producer)
2012/I
Jeffrey
(Short) (producer)
2012/II
The Color of Time
(producer)
2012
Undergrads: South
(TV Series documentary) (executive producer)
2011
The Broken Tower
(producer - uncredited)
2005
The Ape
(executive producer)
Untitled James Franco Documentary
(Documentary) (post-production)
Self
Jesse Heiman: World's Greatest Extra
(Documentary) (completed)
Self
2021-2022
Hollywood Insider
(TV Series)
Self
- The Rise and Journey of Jonah Hill - Actor, Writer, Director
(2022)
... Self
- Venice Film Festival is the Protector of Cinema - CEO Pritan Ambroase's Love Letter to Venice
(2021)
... Self
- The Rise and Journey of Busy Philipps: Actress, Host, And Advocate
(2021)
... Self
- Six Famous Co-Stars Who Are Real-Life Famous Best Friends: Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet & More
(2021)
... Self
- A Tribute to Nicolas Cage: Rise, Journey & Latest 'Adaptation' of Our 'Kick-Ass' 'National Treasure'
(2021)
2019
Jeopardy!
(TV Series)
Self - Clue Giver
- Episode #35.226
(2019)
... Self - Clue Giver (voice)
2019
Access Hollywood
(TV Series)
Self
- Episode #23.231
(2019)
... Self
2017-2018
Ok! TV
(TV Series)
Self
- Episode #3.257
(2018)
... Self
- Episode #3.21
(2017)
... Self
- Episode #3.10
(2017)
... Self
2018
For Ed Ricketts
(Documentary)
Self
2018
Cultureshock
(TV Series documentary)
Self
- Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary
(2018)
... Self
2018
Rencontres de cinéma
(TV Series)
Self
- Episode dated 3 March 2018
(2018)
... Self
2018
Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter
(TV Series)
Self
- Actors
(2018)
... Self
2018
24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
(TV Special)
Self - Nominee
2018
Late Night with Seth Meyers
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
- James Franco/Lawrence O'Donnell/The Roots feat. Bilal
(2018)
... Self - Guest
2016-2018
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
- James Franco/Lena Waithe/Anderson East
(2018)
... Self - Guest
- James Franco/Michael Stipe/Gad Elmaleh
(2016)
... Self - Guest
2018
75th Golden Globe Awards
(TV Special)
Self - Winner
2018
E! Live from the Red Carpet
(TV Series)
Self
- The 2018 Golden Globe Awards
(2018)
... Self
2018
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
(TV Series)
Self
- Actors on Actors
(2018)
... Self
2017
CBS News Sunday Morning
(TV Series)
Self
- New Year's Day
(2017)
... Self
2017
No Actor Parking
(TV Series)
Self
- Those F***Ing Crabcakes!
... Self
2017
Popcorn with Peter Travers
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
- 'The Disaster Artist' Director and Star James Franco: 'I Identify With This Story; I Love This Story'
(2017)
... Self - Guest
2017
The Disaster Artist: Oh, Hi Mark: Making a Disaster
(Video documentary short)
Self
2017
Quan arribin els marcians
(TV Series)
Self - Interviewee
- NotÃcies falses, "booty dance" i cinema de culte
(2017)
... Self - Interviewee
2011-2017
Conan
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
- James Franco & Ari Graynor/Noomi Rapace/Gary Clark Jr.
(2017)
... Self - Guest
- Bryan Cranston & James Franco/Barry Crimmins/Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong
(2016)
... Self - Guest
- The One Where Andy Goes Full-On Rob Ford
(2013)
... Self - Guest
- A Time to Kill Time
(2013)
... Self - Guest
- And the Wind Whispered 'Balls'
(2011)
... Self - Guest
2017
The Late Late Show with James Corden
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
- James Franco/Dave Franco/Hanson
(2017)
... Self - Guest
2008-2017
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
Self - Host / Various / Self / ...
- James Franco/SZA
(2017)
... Self - Host
- James Franco/Nicki Minaj
(2014)
... Self - Host / Christopher Walken / Luke Skywalker / ...
- Seth Rogen/Ed Sheeran
(2014)
... Self / Jim (uncredited)
- James Franco/Muse
(2009)
... Self - Host / Various / James Dean
- Gerard Butler/Shakira
(2009)
... Self (uncredited)
6 More Episodes
2017
The IMDb Show
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
- Ep. 104: Paul Scheer
(2017)
... Self - Guest
2014-2017
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
- James Franco/Niall Horan
(2017)
... Self - Guest
- James Franco/Kendall Jenner/Pete Townshend and Alfie Boe
(2017)
... Self - Guest
- James Spader/Stevie Wonder
(2014)
... Self - Guest
- James Franco/Chadwick Boseman/Jenny Lewis
(2014)
... Self - Guest
- James Franco/Andy Cohen/Jake Bugg
(2014)
... Self - Guest
2013-2017
WTF with Marc Maron
(Podcast Series)
Self - Guest
- James Franco
(2017)
... Self - Guest
- James Franco, Harmony Korine, Nate Bargatze, Peter Sagal
(2013)
... Self - Guest
2017
Q with Tom Power
(TV Series)
Self
- James Franco; Noah Cyrus; David Simon; George Pelecanos; Alan Doyle
(2017)
... Self
2014-2017
Good Morning America
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 5 December 2017
(2017)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 19 October 2015
(2015)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 16 December 2014
(2014)
... Self - Guest
2010-2017
Live with Kelly and Ryan
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
- Holiday Hits Week - Day 2
(2017)
... Self - Guest
- James Franco/Andi Dorfman & Josh Murray
(2014)
... Self - Guest
- James Franco/Poppy Montgomery
(2014)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 6 March 2013
(2013)
... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 7 December 2010
(2010)
... Self - Guest
2008-2017
Entertainment Tonight
(TV Series)
Self
- Episode #37.70
(2017)
... Self
- Episode #36.311
(2017)
... Self
- Episode #36.85
(2016)
... Self
- Episode #36.53
(2016)
... Self
- Episode dated 17 April 2015
(2015)
... Self
11 More Episodes
2008-2017
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
- James Franco/Octavia Spencer/Brooklynn Prince/BTS
(2017)
... Self - Guest
- Episode #11.61
(2013)
... Self - Guest
- Episode #10.331
(2013)
... Self - Guest
- Episode #9.168
(2011)
... Self - Guest
- Episode #9.160
(2011)
... Self - Guest
7 More Episodes
