Dave Franco

Dave Franco is an actor and filmmaker recognized for his work in comedy, horror, and drama across both mainstream and independent film and television. Franco began his career with a focus on creative writing at the University of Southern California, initially aspiring to become a teacher before transitioning to acting.

Franco gained early attention with a starring role in the final season of the comedy series "Scrubs." He achieved a film breakthrough with a supporting role in the buddy comedy "21 Jump Street." Subsequent roles in "Fright Night," "Now You See Me" and its sequels, "Neighbors" and "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising," "Nerve," "The Disaster Artist," and "Day Shift" demonstrated his range across genres, including action, comedy, and horror.

In "The Disaster Artist," Franco portrayed Greg Sestero, contributing to a character-driven narrative about one of Hollywood's most unusual filmmaking stories. His performance earned him recognition as CinemaCon's Breakthrough Performer of the Year.

Expanding his career into directing, Franco made his feature directorial debut with the horror film "The Rental." He co-wrote, produced, and directed the project, which received positive critical reception and achieved notable commercial success by topping both VOD charts and the box office during the same weekend. This accomplishment established Franco as a filmmaker with a strong command of suspense and atmosphere.

Franco has continued to work across film and television, including a main cast role in the Apple TV+ mystery-comedy series "The Afterparty." His body of work reflects a commitment to diverse storytelling and creative exploration within the entertainment industry.