Dave Franco’s Career Beyond His Brother’s Shadow
James Franco, who is seven years older than Dave, began his Hollywood career first. Dave Franco admits he benefited from having a famous sibling but insists that wasn’t the sole factor in his success.
Early Career and Family Support
Dave acknowledges that his brother James helped him early on, especially by assisting in finding an agent and opening some doors in the industry. However, Dave emphasized to Bustle:
“No one was going to hire me just because I was James Franco’s little brother. If I sucked, I would’ve disappeared very quickly.”
James Franco’s Career Highlights
- Started acting earlier, gaining notice in Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
- Famous for playing Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man trilogy
- Received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in 127 Hours
- Earning three Emmy nominations for various projects
Dave Franco’s Rise to Fame
Dave had recurring roles in TV shows such as Greek, Privileged, and Scrubs. He gained broader recognition with his role in 21 Jump Street (2012) alongside Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum.
His continued success includes significant roles in:
- Now You See Me and its sequel
- Neighbors
- Nerve
- Love Lies Bleeding
- Together, Regretting You, and The Studio, which earned him an Emmy nomination
Summary
Dave Franco values his brother’s early help but believes his own talent and persistence drove his Hollywood success.