Dave Franco Biography 2025 Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Salary, Born, Parents and More

Dave Franco Biography: David John Franco, born on June 12, 1985, is an American actor and filmmaker known for his versatility and steady rise in Hollywood. He began his acting career with minor roles in films like Superbad (2007) and Charlie St. Cloud (2010).

Dave Franco Biography

David John Franco was born in Palo Alto, California, to Betsy Franco, an author, and Douglas Eugene “Doug” Franco, a businessman in Silicon Valley. He is the youngest of three brothers, all of whom are involved in the arts—his older siblings are actors James Franco and Tom Franco. His father had Portuguese and Swedish ancestry, while his mother is Jewish. Dave Franco made his television debut in 2006 at the age of 21 with a guest appearance on 7th Heaven. He quickly gained traction with a series of roles in television and films. Early movie appearances included Charlie St. Cloud (2010) and Fright Night (2011), but his breakout role came as Eric Molson in the hit action-comedy 21 Jump Street (2012). He went on to co-star in the romantic zombie film Warm Bodies (2013).

Dave Franco Biography 20025 Details

Born
David John Franco

June 12, 1985 (age 39)

Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • screenwriter
  • director
Years active 2006–present
Spouse
Alison Brie

(m. 2017)

Relatives
  • James Franco (brother)
  • Tom Franco (brother)
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About Dave Franco 

David John Franco is an American actor and filmmaker. He began his career with small roles in films such as Superbad and Charlie St. Cloud. Following a starring role in the final season of the comedy series Scrubs, Franco had his film breakthrough with a supporting role in the buddy comedy film 21 Jump Street.

Dave Franco Achievements

His breakout came with a lead role in the final season of the TV comedy series Scrubs (2009–2010), followed by a major film breakthrough in the hit buddy comedy 21 Jump Street (2012). Franco’s filmography includes starring roles in Fright Night (2011), Now You See Me (2013) and its sequel Now You See Me 2 (2016), Neighbors (2014) and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Nerve (2016), The Disaster Artist (2017), and Day Shift (2022). In 2020, he made his directorial debut with The Rental, which featured his wife, actress Alison Brie.

Dave Franco Wiki 

  • Born: 12 June 1985 (age 39 years), Palo Alto, California, United States
  • Spouse: Alison Brie (m. 2017)
  • Siblings: James Franco, Tom Franco
  • Height: 1.7 m
  • Upcoming movies: Now You See Me 3, Regretting You

Early Life

David Franco was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. His mother, Betsy Lou (née Verne), is a poet, children’s book author, and editor, while his father, Douglas Eugene Franco (1948–2011), was involved in nonprofit work and business ventures. His parents met at Stanford University. Franco’s heritage is diverse—his father had Portuguese and Swedish roots, and his mother is Jewish of Russian-Jewish descent. His maternal grandparents changed their surname from “Verovitz” to “Verne.”

His grandmother Mitzie Verne owned the Verne Art Gallery in Cleveland and was active in the National Council of Jewish Women, while his paternal grandmother, Marjorie Franco, was a young adult author. David grew up alongside his two older brothers, James and Tom Franco, both of whom also pursued careers in the arts. Initially aiming to become a high school creative writing teacher, David studied at the University of Southern California.

Dave Franco Facts 

Where does Dave Franco live? And how much money does Dave Franco earn?

Birth Date 12-7-1985
Heritage/origin American
Ethnicity White
Religion – believes in God? Jewish
Residence He owns an apartment in Los Angeles.

Dave Franco Net Worth 2025

Estimated Net Worth 10 million
Yearly Salary N/A
Product Endorsements Calvin Klein
Colleagues Zac Efron, Vince Vaughn & Isla Fisher
Management Entertainment Booking Agency

Dave Franco: Girlfriend, Dating, Family & Friends

Relationship status Dating (Since 2011)
Sexuality Straight
Current Girlfriend of Dave Franco Allison Brie
Ex-girlfriends or ex-wives
Has any kids? No

Family

Names of father, mother, kids, brothers & sisters:

  • Douglas Eugene (Father)
  • Betsy Verne (Mother)
  • James Franco (Brother)
  • Tomas Franco (Brother)

Friends

  • Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Skin, Hair & Eye Color

This cool amusing actor originating from Palo Alto, California, USA has a athletic body & square face type. Dave Franco makes commercials for Madden NFL 16, but actually uses: Madden NFL 16.

Hair color Regular brown
Hair type Wavy Swavy
Hair Length short hair
Hairstyle Caesar
Distinct feature smile
Skin Tone/Complexion Type II: Fair skin
Skin Type Normal
Beard or Mustache Beardless
Eye Color Brown
Does Dave Franco smoke? No, never

Height, Weight, Body Measurements, Tattoos & Style

Dave Franco endorses clothing brands like Madden NFL 15. And wears brands like Calvin Klein.

Height 170 cm
Weight 67 kilo
Clothing style chic
Favorite colors blue
Feet size N/A
Waist size 35.5
Buste size 107
Butt size 81
Does Dave Franco have a tattoo? Yes

FAQs

What was Dave Franco’s first acting role?

Dave Franco made his acting debut in 2006 with a guest appearance on the TV series 7th Heaven.

How is Dave Franco related to James Franco?

Dave Franco is the younger brother of actor James Franco; they also have another brother, Tom Franco, who is also involved in the arts.

What is Dave Franco’s ethnic background?

Dave Franco has Portuguese and Swedish heritage on his father’s side and is Jewish on his mother’s side.

Which movie gave Dave Franco his big break?

His breakout role came in 2012 when he played Eric Molson in the hit action-comedy 21 Jump Street.

Did Dave Franco do any voice acting?

Yes, Dave Franco provided a voice role in the popular animated film The Lego Movie (2014).

What are some notable films Dave Franco has starred in?

Some of his notable films include Now You See Me, Warm Bodies, Neighbors, 22 Jump Street, and Unfinished Business.

 

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