Joshua Jackson is a Canadian-American actor. Joshua Jackson is well-known for his roles as Pacey Witter in ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and Peter Bishop in ‘Fringe.’ In addition, he has three Teen Choice Awards for his role in Dawson’s Creek.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Joshua Jackson |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 11 Jun 1978 |
| Age: | 46 years |
| Horoscope: | Gemini |
| Lucky Number: | 6 |
| Lucky Stone: | Agate |
| Lucky Color: | Yellow |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Leo, Aquarius, Libra |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Actor |
| Country: | Canada |
| Height: | 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m) |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Wife | Jodie Turner-Smith |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
| Eye Color | green |
| Hair Color | dark brown |
| Birth Place | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Nationality | Canadian-American |
| Ethnicity | Irish-American |
| Religion | Chrisitan |
| Education | Kitsilano Secondary School |
| Father | John Carter |
| Mother | Fiona Jackson |
| Siblings | 1 sister, two half brothers |
| Kids | 1 daughter |
Joshua Jackson Biography
Joshua Carter Jackson, better known as Joshua Jackson, was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on June 11, 1978. This talented actor is currently 46 years old and of Canadian-American descent. Furthermore, he was born under the sign of Gemini and is of Irish-American descent. Joshua Carter (father) and Fiona Jackson (mother) are his parents (mother).
His father is from America, and her mother is from Ireland. Her mother is both an actress and a casting director. Jonathan and Lyman are his half brothers, and Aisleagh is his sister.
Joshua Jackson Education
In terms of academics, he attended Ideal Mini School in Vancouver before moving on to Kitsilano Secondary School.
Joshua Jackson Height, Weight
Joshua stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs approximately 80 kg. Furthermore, this actor has green eyes with dark brown irises. With a chest measurement of 40 inches, a waist measurement of 32 inches, and biceps measurements of 14 inches, this man has an athletic body.
Career
Joshua Jackson made his film debut in Crooked Hearts in 1991. His small but significant role in this film made headlines and catapulted him into the spotlight. He found it easier to get important roles and responsibilities after the release of this film. He went on to play an important role in the musical adaptation of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory after the success of Crooked Hearts. His portrayal of Charlie was well-received.
He contacted Laura Kennedy, a well-known casting director, after seeing this film. She helped him establish the William Morris Agency, which aided his career as an actor. He is well-known for his work on the Dawson’s Creek television series. It debuted in 1998 and quickly became a hit due to its compelling storyline. The cast included Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, and James Van Der Beek.
Following the success of the show, he was offered roles in major films such as The Laramie Project, The Skulls, Cruel Intentions, and The Safety of Objects. All of these films went on to become massive box office successes. He has appeared in several blockbuster films as well as cameo roles, the most well-known of which is in Ocean’s Eleven.
This film starred George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Holly Marie Combs. He has appeared in several plays, as well as films and television shows. His most successful play was A Life in the Theatre. He moved to the UK in 2005 and was well-prepared for the role. However, he was able to make the play memorable for both the actors and the audience with considerable effort.
From 2008 to 2013, he played Peter Bishop in the science-fiction series ‘Fringe.’ The Fox TV series was the second-highest-rated new show of the 2008-2009 season. He was ranked #9 on BuddyTV’s “TV’s 100 Sexiest Men of 2010” list in 2010, #19 in 2011, and #14 in 2012. In March 2018, he makes his Broadway debut in Children of a Lesser God as James Leeds, an unconventional teacher at a deaf school who has a difficult professional and romantic relationship with Sarah Norman, a former deaf student (Lauren Ridloff). The play ran until May of 2018.
In 2019, he played defense attorney Mickey Joseph in the Netflix drama miniseries When They See Us. Later that year, in May 2020, he joined the cast of Hulu’s miniseries Little Fires Everywhere, based on Celeste Ng’s book. He was set to co-star with Lizzy Caplan in the Paramount+ series Fatal Attraction, which was based on the 1980s thriller film of the same name, in 2022.
Joshua Jackson’s Net Worth And Awards
Joshua Jackson won Best Actor at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival in 2005 for his performance in “Aurora Borealis.” Later, in 2010, he received the Genie Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in “One Week.”
This actor’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million as of March 2024, which he earns from his profession, and he has not disclosed his income or salary.
Joshua Jackson’s Wife, Marriage
In 2019, he married Jodie Turner-Smith, a British model and actress. The couple began dating in 2018. Representatives for the couple confirmed that the couple had given birth to a daughter. He had previous relationships with Margot Finley, Katie Holmes, Brittany Daniel, and Rosario Dawson. He was in a ten-year relationship with actress Diane Kruger from 2006 to 2016.
He was arrested and charged with assault, affray, public intoxication, and disturbance on November 9, 2002. At a Carolina Hurricanes hockey game, he got into an argument with a security guard. He was then arrested on four charges. The assault charge was later dismissed. In exchange for the dismissal of the other charges, he completed 24 hours of community service.
