Auditioned for the role of Peter Parker in Spider-Man (2002), but was given the part of Harry Osbourne.
(2008) Enrolled in New York University's MFA program for creative writing in Tisch school of the arts
Tends to play characters with a troubled past or life.
He has two brothers, Tom and Dave Franco.
His parents are Betsy & Doug Franco
In his spare time he likes to paint
Was named one of People Magazine's 50 Hottest Bachelors (2004)
Has his own production company - Rabbit Bandini Productions.
Went by the name of Ted in high school and was voted "Best Smile" at Palo Alto High School
Although he always hated it, he started smoking for his lead role in "James Dean".
Is of Portuguese and Swedish heritage on his father's side, and of Russian Jewish heritage on his mother's side.
Close friends with Tobey Maguire. He also used to "babysit" Tobey's daughter on the set of Spiderman 3.
His first overseas trip was to Australia to film The Great Raid.
His grandmother, Mitzie Verne, is an artist.
In between films he has studied English Literature at UCLA, and will finally be graduating with his BA, June 2008.
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