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James Franco

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Actor

James Franco

American actor (born 1978)

James Franco is 48 years old, born on April 19, 1978 in Palo Alto.

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Born
April 19, 1978, Palo Alto
Age
48
Zodiac sign
Aries
Country
United States
Known as
Actor

Official links: Instagram · Wikipedia

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James’s birthday, by the numbers

  • James Franco was born on a Wednesday.
  • James Franco has been alive for about 17,731 days.
  • Their 20,000-day milestone falls on January 20, 2033.
  • Their next birthday, turning 49, is on a Monday.
  • Next milestone: James Franco turns 50 on April 19, 2028, in 1 year and 5 months. More milestone birthdays
  • James Franco is younger than 3,497 and older than 3,349 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: October 19. Birthstone: Diamond.
  • James Franco belongs to Gen X.

Age gaps

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Didier DrogbaSoccer player · March 11, 1978Carles PuyolSoccer player · April 13, 1978Lara DuttaActor · April 16, 1978Luis FonsiSinger · April 15, 1978Ricardo CarvalhoSoccer player · May 18, 1978Ginnifer GoodwinActor · May 22, 1978

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How old is James Franco?

James Franco is 48 years old, born on April 19, 1978 in Palo Alto.

What is James Franco’s zodiac sign?

Aries, born April 19.