Joshua Carter Jackson (born June 11, 1978) is a talented Canadian actor popularly known as Joshua Jackson. He has made his mark in the entertainment industry with unforgettable performances.
He’s shown versatility by portraying Cole Lockhart in the suspenseful thriller The Affair and Peter Bishop in the science fiction series Fringe.
More recently, Joshua Jackson wowed fans as Dr. Christopher Duntsch in the criminal thriller series Dr. Death on Peacock and Dan Gallagher in the Paramount+ series Fatal Attraction.
Early Life & Education
Joshua Jackson, a creative personality, was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 11, 1978. His mother, Fiona Jackson, an Irish casting director, and his father, John Carter Jackson, an American businessman from Texas.
Joshua Jackson was raised in a Catholic family alongside his younger sister, Aisleagh Jackson, and two older half-brothers, Jonathan Carter and Lyman Carter.
Joshua Jackson graduated from Kitsilano Secondary School in Vancouver and attended Ideal Mini School.
Career
Joshua Jackson‘s journey in acting began when he was just a child, starting with commercials and TV appearances. However, it was in 1992 that he truly made his mark with his breakthrough role as Charlie Conway in Disney’s The Mighty Ducks. This success led him to reprise the beloved character in the film’s two sequels, The Mighty Ducks 2 (1994) and D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996).
In 1998, Jackson landed the role of Pacey Witter on Dawson’s Creek, which turned out to be a critical and commercial hit. Due to his impressive performance, he was honored with a Teen Choice Award for Best Male Actor in a Drama Series.
Following the conclusion of Dawson’s Creek in 2003, Joshua Jackson remained active in television and film. Notably, he appeared in movies such as Apt Pupil (1998), Urban Legend (1998), Cruel Intentions (1999), The Skulls (2000), and The Laramie Project (2002).
However, his breakthrough came in 2008 when Joshua Jackson secured the leading role of Peter Bishop in the popular sci-fi series Fringe on Fox. The show enjoyed a successful five-season run and garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Jackson‘s outstanding performance earned him a Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television.
Following the conclusion of Fringe in 2013, Joshua Jackson shifted his focus to television work. Notably, he took on significant roles in various shows, such as The Affair on Showtime from 2014 to 2018, Fatal Attraction on Paramount+ in 2022, and Dr. Death on Peacock in 2021.
Awards & Nominations
Awards
2000 Young Hollywood Award for Male Superstar of Tomorrow
Nominations
2017 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Premium Cable TV Actor (The Affair)
2016 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Premium Series Actor (The Affair)
Personal Life
The 45-year-old Joshua Jackson, a competent Canadian actor, has found love and companionship in the arms of actress Jodie Turner-Smith. The couple exchanged vows in 2019 and have been happily married ever since.
Their love story blossomed further with the arrival of their beautiful daughter, Janie Jackson, completing their little family. Sadly, Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith‘s marriage ended in 2023.
Joshua Jackson‘s romantic history includes relationships with Alyssa Julya Smith (2018), Shafia West (2017), Crystal Reed (2016), Diane Kruger (2006-2016), Rosario Dawson (2002-2003), Brittany Daniel (1999-2000), Katie Holmes (1998-1999), and Margot Finley (1996-1997).
Filmography
1991: Crooked Hearts as Tom
1992: The Mighty Ducks as Charlie Conway
1993: Digger as Billy
1994: The Mighty Ducks 2 as Charlie Conway
1994: Andre as Mark Baker
1995: Orky (Magic in the Water) as Joshua Black
1996: The Mighty Ducks 3 as Charlie Conway
1998: Scream Two as a Film Student
1998: Apt Pupil as Joey
1998: Urban Legend as Damon Brooks
1999: Cruel Intentions as Sebastian Valmont
2000: The Skulls as Lucas “Luke” McNamara
2000: Gossip as Beau Beau Burroughs
2001: The Safety of Objects as Paul Gold
2001: Aberdeen as Frank Vandermark
2002: The Laramie Project as Matthew Shepard
2003: I’m with Lucy as Luke
2005: Cursed as Jake Taylor
2006: Bobby as Tim Kerrigan
2007: Shutter as Benjamin Shaw
2008: One Week as Ben Tyler
2009: Lakeview Terrace as Chris Mattson
2010: Aurora Borealis as Harry Parker
2012: Lay the Favorite as Jeremy
2012: Inescapable as Paul Ridge
2013: Admission as Jeremy Sloane
2016: Little Men as Brian Jardine
2020: You Should Have Left as Theo Conroy
2020: The Jonestown Haunting as Lawrence “Larry” Schacht
Net Worth
Joshua Jackson, a Canadian-American actor, boasts an estimated net worth of $8 million.
Having appeared in various highly acclaimed films and television series such as The Mighty Ducks, Dawson’s Creek, and Fringe, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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