James Franco is a published author and has written several books, including a collection of short stories titled "Palo Alto".
Franco is also an accomplished visual artist and has exhibited his work at galleries around the world.
Franco is a huge fan of horror movies and has directed several horror films, including "The Institute" and "The Rental".
Franco is a polyglot and can speak several languages fluently, including Spanish, Italian, and French.
Franco is a licensed pilot and has a private pilot's license.
Franco is a big fan of the "Twilight" book series and even auditioned for the role of Edward Cullen in the film adaptations.
Franco is a trained classical pianist and often incorporates his piano skills into his films and performances.
Franco is a vegetarian and has been a vocal advocate for animal rights and ethical treatment of animals.
Franco is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and has a degree in painting.
Franco has also served as a guest lecturer at several universities, including Columbia University and NYU.