Awards & Nominations

In his career thus far, James Franco has not only accomplished his dream of being a prominent and talented actor, but also of inevitably earning some very well-deserved awards.

In 2002, James Franco won the following awards for his ground-breaking performance as James Dean:

- Best Actor in a Picture Made for Television; Broadcast Film Critics Association

- Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture; Golden Globe

In 2008 and 2009, James also won the following awards:

- Best Acting Ensemble (Milk), Critics Choice Award; Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

- Man of the Year; Hasty Pudding Theatricals, USA

- Hollywood Breakthrough Award, Actor of the Year; Hollywood Film Festival

- Independent Spirit Award, Best Supporting Male (Milk); Independent Spirit Awards

In 2010, James won an award for one of his short films and for his performance in 127 Hours.

- Teddy, Best Short Film (The Feast of Stephen); Berlin International Film Festival

- DFWFCA Award, Best Actor (127 Hours); Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards

- Sierra Award, Best Actor (127 Hours); Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards

In 2011, James was nominated and even won several awards for his performance in 127 Hours.

- COFCA Award, Actor of the Year (127 Hours, Howl, Date Night & Eat, Pray, Love); Central Ohio Film Critics Association

- COFCA Award, Best Actor (127 Hours); Central Ohio Film Critics Association

- Outstanding Performance Of The Year Award (127 Hours); Santa Barbara International Film Festival

- Independent Spirit Award; Best Male Lead (127 Hours); Independent Spirit Awards