How old was James Franco in City by the Sea?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’ve tracked down that detail for you.

During the filming of City by the Sea, James Franco was:

23 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of City by the Sea:

January 1, 2002

And the date of birth of James Franco, which is:

April 19, 1978

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, James Franco might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.