Joshua Jackson

Infobox actor
birthdate = birth date and age|1978|6|11
birthplace = Vancouver, British Columbia
yearsactive = 1990 ─ present
birthname = Joshua Carter Jackson

Joshua Carter Jackson (born June 11, 1978) is a Canadian–American actor. He has appeared in primetime television and in over 32 film roles, and is known for playing Pacey Witter in the television series "Dawson's Creek" and Charlie Conway in "The Mighty Ducks" film series.

Biography

Early life

Jackson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, the son of Fiona Jackson , a casting director, and John Carter. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/92/Joshua-Jackson.html Joshua Jackson Biography (1978-) ] ] Jackson's father is from Texascite news|last=Shires|first=Sarah|coauthors=|title=I was just six and dad filed for custody of my dog... Yes, I'm still mad; Joshua Jackson on growing up and life after Dawson's Creek|pages=|publisher=The Evening Standard|date=2005-03-11|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-130140919.html|accessdate=2007-12-10] and his mother is a native of Ballyfermot, Dublin, having immigrated to North America in the late 1960s. [ [http://www.rte.ie/tv/tubridytonight/20070120.html RTÉ Television - Tubridy Tonight ] ] [ [http://www.fionajacksoncoaching.com/articles.htm Fiona Jackson Coaching ] ] He has a sister, Aisleagh, and two half-brothers, Lyman and Jonathan Carter from his father's first marriage. Jackson grew up in California until the age of 8. He then moved to Seattle [http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsjkl/jacksonjoshua.html] where he attended Einstein Middle School in Shoreline, Washington. Shortly thereafter, he moved back to Vancouver with his mother and younger sister. He attended Ideal Mini School and later switched to Kitsilano Secondary School.

Career

Soon after he took up acting, Jackson landed the role of Charlie in the "The Mighty Ducks" series, a part for which Jake Gyllenhaal was also considered (years later both would also be amongst a small group of actors considered for the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in "Batman Begins", which eventually went to Christian Bale). However the role for which Jackson is best known is as the lovable-smart-ass-side-kick Pacey Witter on "Dawson's Creek". This television show, which was one of the most popular on the now defunct WB network, ran from 1998-2003, and also starred James Van Der Beek, Michelle Williams and Katie Holmes. While the show was on hiatus, he appeared in several moviesincluding "The Skulls", "The Safety of Objects", "The Laramie Project" and a short cameo in the remake of "Ocean's Eleven" where he appears as himself in a poker scene with Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Topher Grace, among others. In 2000, he also guest starred in Season 12 of "The Simpsons", voicing the character of Jesse Grass, a "hunky environmentalist" and love interest for Lisa Simpson in the episode "Lisa the Tree Hugger".

Shortly after "Dawson's Creek" ended in 2003, Jackson played the lead role in films alongside Dennis Hopper "(Americano)", Harvey Keitel "(Shadows in the Sun)", and Donald Sutherland "(Aurora Borealis)". In 2005, Jackson moved to the UK and made his stage debut on the London West End with Patrick Stewart in David Mamet's two-man play, "A Life in the Theatre". The play was a critical and popular success, and ran from February to April of that year. Jackson has said in recent interviews that he would consider returning to the stage, this time trying his hand on Broadway. His next film role was in the all-star ensemble drama "Bobby", directed by Emilio Estevez, Jackson's co-star from "The Mighty Ducks". Recently, he was in Tokyo, filming a US remake of the Asian horror film "Shutter". He is in Canada filming an independent film called "One Week".

In February 2008, it was announced that Jackson will play the male lead in "Fringe". [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7234708.stm BBC News] ] Dwight H. Little had a lot of interest in Jackson into playing the powerful lead role of Jin Kazama in "Tekken".

Personal life

In November 2002, Jackson was arrested by Raleigh, North Carolina police and charged with assaulting a security guard at a Carolina Hurricanes hockey game. Jackson registered a blood alcohol level of 0.14 when tested at the Wake County Security Centre. He posted a $1,000 bail and was released. He was later ordered to enter an alcohol education program, a fine of $150 and complete 24 hours of community service. [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005045/news Joshua Jackson (I) - News ] ]

Jackson divides his time between Los Angeles and Vancouver. Previously he lived in Wilmington, North Carolina, where the television program "Dawson's Creek" was filmed. He has dated Katie Holmes, Brittany Daniel, Julia Stiles, Rosario Dawson and is dating Diane Kruger, despite rumors that they broke up in March 2007. The couple were at the Cannes film festival and in various other events together in summer 2007.Jackson and Diane Kruger have moved in together recently.

Filmography

* "Payoff" (1991)
* "Crooked Hearts" (1991)
* "The Mighty Ducks" (1992)
* "Digger" (1993)
* "" (1994)
* "Andre" (1994)
* "Magic in the Water" (1995)
* "" (1996)
* "Champs" (1996) (TV series)
* Robin of Locksley (1996)
* "Ronnie and Julie" (1997)
* "On the Edge of Innoncence" (1997) (TV movie)
* "Scream 2" (1997)
* "Dawson's Creek" (1998) (TV series)
* "Apt Pupil" (1998)
* "Urban Legend" (1998) Where he plays Damon Brooks a total hottie
* "Cruel Intentions" (1999)
* "Muppets from Space" (1999) (uncredited cameo with Katie Holmes)
* "Gossip" (2000)
* "The Skulls" (2000)
* "Ocean's Eleven" (2001)
* "The Safety of Objects" (2001)
* "Lone Star State of Mind" (2002)
* "The Laramie Project" (2002)
* "I Love Your Work" (2003)
* "Cursed" (2005)
* "Racing Stripes" (2005) (voice)
* "Americano" (2005)
* "Aurora Borealis" (2005)
* "The Shadow Dancer" (2005)
* "Bobby" (2006)
* "Battle in Seattle" (2007)
* "Shutter" (2008)
* "Fringe" (2008) (TV series)
* "One Week" (2009)

Awards

* Best Actor - Aurora Borealis - 2006 Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival
* Best Young International Actor - 2006 Golden Graal Awards
* Best TV Actor - Dawson's Creek - 2001 Teen Choice Awards
* Best TV Actor - Dawson's Creek - 2000 Teen Choice Awards
* Superstar of Tomorrow - 2000 Young Hollywood Award
* Best TV Actor - Dawson's Creek - 1999 Teen Choice Awards

References

External links

* [http://www.josh-jackson.net/ Joshua Jackson Network]
* [http://www.joshuajackson.org/ Joshua Jackson Online]
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* [http://images.google.com.au/images?hl=en&q=Joshua+Jackson&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2 Joshua Jackson Images (Google)]