found: Internet movie database, Jan. 2, 2002(James Franco; b. Apr. 19, 1978, in Palo Alto, Calif.; birth name, James Edward Franco; American actor; his first prominent role was a lead part on the short-lived cult hit television program Freaks and Geeks; he later achieved recognition for playing the titular character in the TV biographical film James Dean (2001), for which he was awarded a Golden Globe Award; he achieved international fame with his portrayals of Harry Osborn in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy; grad. of UCLA)