Celebrities: Jewish or Not?
Celebrities you might not have known are Jewish….or maybe you did…
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James Franco – Jewish
James Franco is an American actor, director, producer and writer, born in Palo Alto, CA, to Betsy (née Verne) and Douglas Franco. He is of Portuguese and Swedish descent on his father’s side, and Jewish descent on his mother’s side. Franco gained fame for his role in the TV series Freaks and Geeks (1999) and later for his portrayal of James Dean in the TV movie James Dean (2001), which earned him a Golden Globe Award. Known for his versatility, Franco has appeared in films such as 127 Hours (2010) and Pineapple Express (2008), and also directs and produces films.