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"I KNOW someone can be one of the most successful actors in the industry without ever having had a lead role."

Riiiiight. and you can be one of the most successful coaches in history without ever winning a game.

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Okay, CC. Let’s break this down. The article didn’t claim he is the most successful actor in history, it stated, “Since then, he’s become one of the most successful actors in the industry”. So by using the criteria of being nominated for a few Golden Globes, an Oscar, two Emmys, and three SAG awards and winning a Golden Globe and two Independent Spirit awards and starring in successful to moderately successful films, he would be, SINCE THEN, one of the most successful actors in the industry.

Also, comparing acting success to football, less like a coach not winning games, more like Dan Marino not winning a Super Bowl. He is in the Hall of Fame.

Now, I’m not saying that James Franco is the Dan Marino of Hollywood, just a more apt comparison.