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Joshua Carter Jackson (born June 11, 1978) is a famous Canadian actor who made his mark in the film industry. He rose to fame through his roles in successful television shows such as Love Era (1998-2003), edge (2008-2013), Extramarital affair (2014 to 2018), Doctor Death (2021) and so on.
He has also starred in many successful films such as Urban legend (1998), Suitable students (1998), Malicious (1999), Skeleton (2000), Bobby (2006), etc. Joshua Jackson won the Genie Award for Best Actor in 2010.
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| Name: | Joshua Carter Jackson |
| stage name: | Joshua Jackson |
| Date of Birth: | June 11, 1978 (46 years old) |
| place of birth: | Vancouver, Canada |
| Country of Citizenship: | Canada, United States |
| educate: | Ideal Mini School |
| high: | 1.88m |
| parents: | John Carter, Fiona Jackson |
| Brothers and sisters: | Eslag Jackson, Jonathan Carter, Lyman Carter |
| spouse: | Jodie Turner-Smith (m. 2019-2023) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Lupita Nyong’o (2024), Alyssa Julia Smith (2018), Safiya West (2017), Crystal Reid (2016), Diane Kruger (2006-2016), Rosario Dawson (2002-2003), Brittany Daniel (1999-2000), Katie Holmes (1998-1999), Margot Finley (1996-1997) |
| Children: | Juno Ross Diana Jackson |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | US$12 million-US$15 million (USD) |
early life
Joshua Jackson was born on June 11, 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He acquired Canadian citizenship at birth. He is of American and Irish descent. His father, John Jackson, is an American from Texas, and his mother, Fiona Jackson, is from Ballyfermot, Ireland. Fiona moved to North America in the late 1960s.
Jackson has a sister, Aisleagh Jackson, and two half-brothers, Jonathan Carter and Lyman Carter. Although Joshua Jackson was born in Canada, he spent his early years in California, USA. He lived in California until he was eight years old, when he moved to Vancouver with his mother and sister.
Jackson’s parents raised him as a Catholic and nurtured his love of the arts from an early age. By his senior year of high school, he had decided to become an actor. Jackson’s mother supported his dream of starting a career in the film industry like hers. Fiona Jackson worked as a casting director in the film industry.
educate
Joshua Jackson attended Kitsilano High School before transferring to the Ideal Mini School Receive formal education.
The famous actor went to high school with Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds.
Profession
Joshua Jackson’s acting career began with a small role in the 1991 film Twisted HeartHis performance in this role paved the way for him to get more acting opportunities in the industry. The following year, he got the coveted opportunity to play the lead role of Charlie in the musical version of Willy Wonka and Chocolate FactoryLater, he joined William Morris mechanismthanks to casting director Laura Kennedy for her help.
Soon after, Jackson was offered the role of Charlie Duck Adventure He played the role of a young aspiring hockey player in the series. He later played Percy Witt in the TV show Love EraJackson starred in many films between 1998 and 2009. Malicious, Skeleton, Object safety, Laramie Project, gossip, Americano, Shadows in the Sun, Northern Lights, Bobby, One weekand shutter.
By 2009, Joshua Jackson was already a well-known actor in Hollywood and joined the ranks of the top actors in the industry. He made a name for himself as a successful television and film actor. From 2008 to 2013, he played the lead role of Peter Bishop in the science fiction series edgeHe also played the role of Cole Lockhart in the successful TV series Extramarital affairIn March 2018, Jackson made his Broadway debut Children of a Lesser GodHe plays James Leeds, an unconventional school teacher for the deaf.
Between 2019 and 2020, Joshua Jackson starred in two successful miniseries: When they see us and There are little flames everywhereJackson’s outstanding performance at the Canadian Independent Film Week helped him win the 2010 Genie Award for Best Actor.
Filmography
- Love Era
- edge
- Extramarital affair
- Doctor Death
- One week
- Urban legend
- Suitable students
- Malicious
- Skeleton
- Bobby
- Object safety
- Laramie Project
- gossip
- Americano
- Shadows in the Sun
- Northern Lights
- shutter
- When they see us
- There are little flames everywhere
Awards and nominations
Joshua Jackson has been nominated for numerous awards over the past two decades.
In 1999, he won the Teen Choice Award for Best TV Actor for his performance in Dawson’s Creek. He won the award again in 2000 and 2001.
In 2006, he won the Hollywood Film Festival’s Best Overall Performance of the Year Award, and in 2010, he also won the Genie Award for Best Actor.
Personal life
Joshua Jackson’s love life has been closely scrutinized by the media due to his romances with famous actresses. He was previously in a relationship with Katie Holmes, who he had met in the TV series Love Era. The two dated during the first two seasons of the show.
Later, Jackson dated German actress Diane Kruger from 2006 to 2016. After breaking up with Kruger, Jackson began dating British actress Jodie Turner-Smith in 2018. The two married on August 18, 2019, and have a daughter, Juno Rose Diane Jackson, who was born in April 2020.
In 2023, Joshua Jackson’s marriage to Jodie Turner-Smith broke down. In October 2023, it was reported that Turner-Smith had filed for divorce from Jackson. After the breakup of his marriage, Jackson began dating actress Lupita Nyong’o. The two confirmed their relationship in December 2023.
Joshua Jackson is the owner of his childhood home in Topanga, California. The actor is a die-hard Vancouver Canucks hockey fan. As an adult, he has lived in New York City, North Carolina and Vancouver.
relation
Joshua Jackson has dated Alyssa Julia Smith (2018), Shafia West (2017), Crystal Reid (2016), Diane Kruger (2006–2016), Rosario Dawson (2002–2003), Brittany Daniel (1999–2000), Katie Holmes (1998–1999), and Margot Finley (1996–1997).
Lupita Nyong’o and Joshua Jackson are currently in a relationship.
net worth
Joshua Jackson is one of the highest paid Canadian actors in Hollywood. He has accumulated a huge fortune through his appearances in television shows and movies.
His net worth is estimated to be $12 million to $15 million.
