How old was James Franco in Howl?

Curiosity about a celebrity’s age during filming is more common than you’d think. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

During the filming of Howl, James Franco was:

31 years old

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

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Howl:

January 1, 2010

And the day in which James Franco was born:

April 19, 1978

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, James Franco could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.