Dave Franco
Biography
David John Franco, born on June 12, 1985, is a talented American actor and filmmaker. He embarked on his acting journey with minor roles in films like Superbad (2007) and Charlie St. Cloud (2010). Franco gained significant attention when he took on a prominent role in the final season of the beloved comedy series Scrubs (2009–2010). His big break in film came with a supporting part in the hit buddy comedy 21 Jump Street (2012).
Over the years, Franco has showcased his versatility through a variety of notable films. He appeared in Fright Night (2011), the magical thriller Now You See Me (2013) and its sequel, Now You See Me 2 (2016). Other significant works include the comedies Neighbors (2014) and its follow-up, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), as well as the innovative thriller Nerve (2016). He received critical acclaim for his performance in The Disaster Artist (2017) and took on a new challenge with the action-comedy Day Shift (2022).
In 2020, Franco stepped behind the camera to make his directorial debut with The Rental, which starred his wife, Alison Brie. With a dynamic range of performances and a growing portfolio as a director, Franco continues to make his mark in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Regretting You
2025 • Jonah Sullivan
Now You See Me: Now You Don't
2025 • Jack Wilder
Comedy Central Roast of James Franco
2013
The Shitheads
• Mark
Zeroville
2019 • Montgomery Clift
Now You See Me 2
2016 • Jack Wilder
After Sex (2007)
2007 • Sam
Now You See Me
2013 • Jack Wilder
Day Shift
2022 • Seth
The Lego Ninjago Movie
2017 • Lloyd (voice)
Charlie St. Cloud
2010 • Sully
The Little Hours
2017 • Masseto
Love Lies Bleeding
2024 • JJ
Together (2025)
2025 • Tim
21 Jump Street
2012 • Eric Molson
Unfinished Business
2015 • Mike Pancake
Fright Night (2011)
2011 • Mark
6 Underground
2019 • Six
Milk
2008
The Disaster Artist
2017 • Greg / 'Mark'
6 Balloons
2018 • Seth
Superbad
2007