program, and he directed a documentary for them and has since been a supporter of them. At the event, he spoke about how he thought schools needed to be more original with their literature programs. "Writing can do things that video cannot", he added. In April 2011, Franco autographed a T-shirt that would be auctioned off through the Yoshiki Foundation, with the proceeds being donated for Japanese tsunami relief. On June 14, he was honored by amfAR, the foundation for AIDS research, at the Museum of Modern Art. Franco received the Piaget Award of Inspiration for his humanitarian work and contributions to men's style. In April 2013, Franco received the Ally Award at the 15th annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. The award was presented to him in recognition of his unwavering support of the LGBT community. In April 2014, Franco presented at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Easter Bonnet Competition with Leighton Meester and Chris O'Dowd, after raising donations at his Broadway show Of Mice and Men. In June 2014, Franco performed in the BC/EFA benefit Broadway Bares. Filmography and awards Selected works Franco, James. "A Star, a Soap and the Meaning of Art". The Wall Street Journal, December 4, 2009. Franco, James. "Just Before the Black". Esquire, March 24, 2010. Discography Albums 2011: Turn It Up EP – collaboration with Kalup Linzy 2012: MotorCity EP – with Tim O'Keefe, as the duo "Daddy" 2016: Let Me Get What I Want – with Tim O'Keefe, as the duo "Daddy" Music on other albums 2013: "Hanging with Da Dopeboys" – featuring DangeRuss from album Spring Breakers: Music from the Motion Picture 2013: "I Love You" – featuring Kalup Linzy from album Romantic Loner'' 2015: "11/22/63" Stage References External links 1978 births Living people 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors 21st-century American writers American male film actors American male television actors American male screenwriters American male soap opera actors American male video game actors American people of Portuguese descent American people of Russian-Jewish descent American people of Swedish descent Best Miniseries or Television Movie Actor Golden Globe winners Best Musical or Comedy Actor Golden Globe (film) winners Brooklyn College alumni California Institute of the Arts faculty Columbia University School of the Arts alumni Film directors from California Film producers from California Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead winners Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male winners Jewish American