Portuguese/Russian American.

Worked with stunt coordinator Nick Powell in 2 movies both premiering in 2006: Tristan & Isolde and Annapolis.

James appeared in two movies that premiered on the same day, Deuces Wild (2002) and Spider-Man (2002), both opening on May 3rd. The success of the two films was highly varied as Spider-Man film has to date amassed a box office gross some 67 times greater than that of Deuces.

Was named one of Salon.com's "10 men who might just inspire the rebirth of Jewish male cool."

Shares a birthday with Hayden Christensen.

In between films he has studied English Literature at UCLA, and will finally be graduating with his BA, June 2008.

His grandmother, Mitzie Verne, is an artist.

His first overseas trip was to Australia to film The Great Raid.

Close friends with Tobey Maguire. He also used to "babysit" Tobey`s daughter on the set of Spiderman 3.

Is of Portuguese and Swedish heritage on his father`s side, and of Russian Jewish heritage on his mother`s side.

Although he always hated it, he started smoking for his lead role in "James Dean".

Went by the name of Ted in high school and was voted "Best Smile" at Palo Alto High School

Has his own production company - Rabbit Bandini Productions.

Was named one of People Magazine`s 50 Hottest Bachelors [2004]

In his spare time he likes to paint

His parents are Betsy & Doug Franco

He has two brothers, Tom and Dave Franco.

Tends to play characters with a troubled past or life.

(2008) Enrolled in New York University`s MFA program for creative writing in Tisch school of the arts

Auditioned for the role of Peter Parker in Spider-Man (2002), but was given the part of Harry Osbourne.