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Joshua Jackson

Joshua Carter Jackson (born June 11, 1978) is a Canadian and American actor. He is known for his portrayals of Pacey Witter on The WB's teen drama Dawson's Creek (1998–2003), Peter Bishop in the Fox science fiction series Fringe (2008–2013), a troubled married man on Showtime's The Affair (2014–2018), and Christopher Duntsch in the Peacock crime drama series Dr. Death (2021–2023). For the last of these, he was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor. His other credits include When They See Us (2019), Little Fires Everywhere (2020), and Doctor Odyssey (2024–2025). Outside of television, he came to prominence with his role in the Mighty Ducks film series (1992–1996). His other film appearances include Apt Pupil (1998), Urban Legend (1998), Cruel Intentions (1999), The Skulls (2000), Gossip (2000), The Safety of Objects (2001), The Laramie Project (2002), Cursed (2005), Bobby (2006), and Shutter (2008). For his performance in the Canadian independent drama One Week (2008), Jackson won the Genie Award for Best Actor.

Infobox

Born
Joshua Carter Jackson (1978-06-11) June 11, 1978 (age 47)Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1991–present
Spouse
mw- Jodie Turner-Smith (m. 2019; div. 2025)
Partner
Diane Kruger (2006–2016)
Children
1

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1991
Role(s)
Tom (11 years)
1992
Role(s)
Charlie Conway
1993
Role(s)
Billy
1994
Role(s)
Charlie Conway
Role(s)
Mark Baker
1995
Role(s)
Joshua Black
1996
Role(s)
Charlie Conway
1997
Ronnie and Julie
Role(s)
Ronnie
Role(s)
Film Class Guy #1
1998
The Battery
Role(s)
Michael Papperman
Notes
Short film
Role(s)
Joey
Role(s)
Damon Brooks
1999
Role(s)
Blaine Tuttle
Role(s)
Pacey Witter
Notes
Uncredited cameo
2000
Role(s)
Lucas 'Luke' McNamara
Role(s)
Beau Edson
2001
Role(s)
Paul Gold
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Cameo
2002
Role(s)
Matt Galloway
Role(s)
Earl Crest
Notes
Alternative title: Cowboys and Idiots
2003
Role(s)
John Everhart
2005
Role(s)
Jake Taylor
Role(s)
Trenton's Pride
Notes
Voice
Role(s)
Chris McKinley
Role(s)
Duncan Shorter
Role(s)
Jeremy Taylor
Notes
Alternative title: Shadows in the Sun
2006
Role(s)
Wade Buckley
2007
Role(s)
Randall
2008
Role(s)
Benjamin Shaw
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
Role(s)
Ben Tyler
2012
Role(s)
Jeremy
Role(s)
Paul
2015
Sky
Role(s)
Detective Ruther
2025
Role(s)
Victor Lipani
TBA
Role(s)
Happy Hours †
Notes
Andrew
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1991
Crooked Hearts
Tom (11 years)
1992
The Mighty Ducks
Charlie Conway
1993
Digger
Billy
1994
D2: The Mighty Ducks
Charlie Conway
Andre
Mark Baker
1995
Magic in the Water
Joshua Black
1996
D3: The Mighty Ducks
Charlie Conway
1997
Ronnie and Julie
Ronnie
Scream 2
Film Class Guy
1998
The Battery
Michael Papperman
Short film
Apt Pupil
Joey
Urban Legend
Damon Brooks
1999
Cruel Intentions
Blaine Tuttle
Muppets from Space
Pacey Witter
Uncredited cameo
2000
The Skulls
Lucas 'Luke' McNamara
Gossip
Beau Edson
2001
The Safety of Objects
Paul Gold
Ocean's Eleven
Himself
Cameo
2002
The Laramie Project
Matt Galloway
Lone Star State of Mind
Earl Crest
Alternative title: Cowboys and Idiots
2003
I Love Your Work
John Everhart
2005
Cursed
Jake Taylor
Racing Stripes
Trenton's Pride
Voice
Americano
Chris McKinley
Aurora Borealis
Duncan Shorter
The Shadow Dancer
Jeremy Taylor
Alternative title: Shadows in the Sun
2006
Bobby
Wade Buckley
2007
Battle in Seattle
Randall
2008
Shutter
Benjamin Shaw
Gashole
Himself
Documentary
One Week
Ben Tyler
2012
Lay the Favorite
Jeremy
Inescapable
Paul
2015
Sky
Detective Ruther
2025
Karate Kid: Legends
Victor Lipani
TBA
Happy Hours †
Andrew
Filming
· Filmography › Television
1991
Payoff
Role(s)
Young Mac
Notes
Television film
1996
Role(s)
Matt Mazzilli
Notes
2 episodes
Role(s)
John Prince, Jr.
Notes
Television film
1997
Ronnie & Julie
Role(s)
Ronnie Monroe
Role(s)
Sammy
Role(s)
Devon Taylor
Notes
Episode: "Music of the Spheres"
1998–2003
Role(s)
Dawson's Creek
Notes
Pacey Witter
2000
Role(s)
Himself/host
Notes
Episode: "Joshua Jackson/NSYNC"
Role(s)
Jesse Grass
Notes
Voice, episode: "Lisa the Tree Hugger"
2006
Capitol Law
Role(s)
Mark Clayton
Notes
Unsold TV pilot
2008–2013
Role(s)
Fringe
Notes
Peter Bishop
2014–2018
Role(s)
The Affair
Notes
Cole Lockhart
2016
Role(s)
Purvis
Notes
Episode: "Kimmy Goes to a Hotel!"
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "Collapse of the Oceans"
2019
Role(s)
Mickey Joseph
Notes
Episode: "Part Two"
2020
Role(s)
Bill Richardson
Notes
Miniseries; 7 episodes
2021
Role(s)
Dr. Christopher Duntsch
Notes
Main role (season 1): 8 episodes
2023
Role(s)
Dan Gallagher
Notes
Lead role; Miniseries
2024-2025
Role(s)
Doctor Odyssey
Notes
Dr. Max Bankman
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1991
Payoff
Young Mac
Television film
1996
Champs
Matt Mazzilli
2 episodes
Robin of Locksley
John Prince, Jr.
Television film
1997
Ronnie & Julie
Ronnie Monroe
On the Edge of Innocence
Sammy
The Outer Limits
Devon Taylor
Episode: "Music of the Spheres"
1998–2003
Dawson's Creek
Pacey Witter
Main role: 124 episodes
2000
Saturday Night Live
Himself/host
Episode: "Joshua Jackson/NSYNC"
The Simpsons
Jesse Grass
Voice, episode: "Lisa the Tree Hugger"
2006
Capitol Law
Mark Clayton
Unsold TV pilot
2008–2013
Fringe
Peter Bishop
Main role: 96 episodes
2014–2018
The Affair
Cole Lockhart
Main role: 29 episodes
2016
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Purvis
Episode: "Kimmy Goes to a Hotel!"
Years of Living Dangerously
Himself
Episode: "Collapse of the Oceans"
2019
When They See Us
Mickey Joseph
Episode: "Part Two"
2020
Little Fires Everywhere
Bill Richardson
Miniseries; 7 episodes
2021
Dr. Death
Dr. Christopher Duntsch
Main role (season 1): 8 episodes
2023
Fatal Attraction
Dan Gallagher
Lead role; Miniseries
2024-2025
Doctor Odyssey
Dr. Max Bankman
Main role, also executive producer
· Filmography › Stage
2005
Role(s)
John
Notes
David Mamet play with Patrick Stewart
2016
Smart People
Role(s)
Brian
Notes
play by Lydia R. Diamond at Second Stage Theater
2017, 2018
Role(s)
Children of a Lesser God
Notes
James Leeds
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2005
A Life in the Theatre
John
David Mamet play with Patrick Stewart
2016
Smart People
Brian
play by Lydia R. Diamond at Second Stage Theater
2017, 2018
Children of a Lesser God
James Leeds
Berkshire Theatre Festival with Kenny LeonStudio 54
· Awards and nominations
1993
Role(s)
Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Notes
The Mighty Ducks
1999
Role(s)
Choice TV Actor
Notes
Dawson's Creek
2000
Won
Choice Liar in a Film
Role(s)
The Skulls
Notes
Nominated
Young Hollywood Award
Role(s)
Male Superstar of Tomorrow
Notes
2001
Role(s)
Choice TV Actor
Notes
Dawson's Creek
2002
Nominated
2003
Nominated
2005
Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival
Role(s)
Best Actor
Notes
Aurora Borealis
2006
Role(s)
Best Ensemble of the Year
Notes
Bobby
Role(s)
Best Actor – Motion Picture
Notes
Aurora Borealis
2007
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Notes
Bobby
2009
Role(s)
Choice Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Notes
Fringe
2010
Role(s)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Notes
One Week
Role(s)
Choice Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Notes
Fringe
2011
Nominated
2012
Nominated
2013
Role(s)
Best Actor on Television
Notes
Nominated
2016
Role(s)
Favorite Premium Cable TV Actor
Notes
The Affair
2017
Nominated
2018
Role(s)
Distinguished Performance Award
Notes
Children of a Lesser God
2022
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries
Notes
Dr. Death
Year
Association
Category
Nominated work
Result
1993
Young Artist Award
Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
The Mighty Ducks
Nominated
1999
Teen Choice Award
Choice TV Actor
Dawson's Creek
Won
2000
Won
Choice Liar in a Film
The Skulls
Nominated
Young Hollywood Award
Male Superstar of Tomorrow
Won
2001
Teen Choice Award
Choice TV Actor
Dawson's Creek
Won
2002
Nominated
2003
Nominated
2005
Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival
Best Actor
Aurora Borealis
Won
2006
Hollywood Film Festival
Best Ensemble of the Year
Bobby
Won
Satellite Award
Best Actor – Motion Picture
Aurora Borealis
Nominated
2007
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Bobby
Nominated
2009
Teen Choice Award
Choice Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Fringe
Nominated
2010
Genie Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
One Week
Won
Teen Choice Award
Choice Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Fringe
Nominated
2011
Nominated
2012
Nominated
2013
Saturn Awards
Best Actor on Television
Nominated
2016
People's Choice Awards
Favorite Premium Cable TV Actor
The Affair
Nominated
2017
Nominated
2018
Drama League Awards
Distinguished Performance Award
Children of a Lesser God
Nominated
2022
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries
Dr. Death
Nominated

References

  1. People
    http://www.people.com/article/diane-kruger-joshua-jackson-split
  2. Joshua Jackson: An Unauthorized Biography
    https://books.google.com/books?id=KCm8TUemxkcC&pg=PT8
  3. The Evening Standard
    https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-130140919
  4. "Joshua Jackson Biography"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20091216192738/http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800018811/bio
  5. "Fringe DVD Launch Party: Josh Jackson interview"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20100208154328/http://www.ugo.com/tv/fringe-dvd-launch-party-josh-jackson-interview
  6. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", Joshua Jackson interview May 14, 2002 (Joshua Jackson answers the Conan O'Brien questio
  7. ET Canada
    https://web.archive.org/web/20211119211303/https://etcanada.com/news/38786/best-kisser-on-dawsons-creek-katie-holmes-wont-tell-but-ryan-reynolds-will/
  8. The Seattle Times
    https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19980119/2729564/the-kids-are-alright----jackson-has-come-far-from-the-chocolate-factory
  9. Slate Magazine
    https://slate.com/culture/2019/11/joshua-jackson-dawsons-creek-thirst-aid-kit.html
  10. Lisa the Tree Hugger at IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0701157/
  11. One Week at IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1104806/
  12. Joshua Jackson at IMDb
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005045/
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    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7234708.stm
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    http://sky1.sky.com/fringe-whats-it-all-about
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    http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/white-collar/tvs-100-sexiest-men-of-2011-29104.aspx
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20121214232027/http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/gossip-girl/tvs-100-sexiest-men-of-2012-92650.aspx
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    https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/article/794276--polytechnique-sweeps-genie-awards?bn=1
  20. MTV News
    https://web.archive.org/web/20200925174412/http://www.mtv.com/news/1644546/joshua-jackson-explains-pacey-con-funny-or-die-video/
  21. The Hollywood Reporter
    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/inescapable-toronto-review-369411
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    https://collider.com/joshua-jackson-the-affair-season-2-interview/
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    https://www.660citynews.com/2019/06/04/joshua-jackson-on-the-tragically-simple-circumstances-of-the-central-park-five-case/
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    https://variety.com/2020/tv/podcasts/joshua-jackson-little-fires-everywhere-dawsons-creek-big-ticket-podcast-1203552312/
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  28. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2022/01/joshua-jackson-fatal-attraction-tv-series-paramount-plus-dan-gallagher-michael-douglas-1234916048/
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    https://www.eonline.com/au/news/1104972/joshua-jackson-and-jodie-turner-smith-are-married-and-expecting-their-first-child
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  35. People
    https://people.com/joshua-jackson-and-lupita-nyongo-confirm-romance-hold-hands-joshua-tree-8411791
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    https://people.com/lupita-nyongo-joshua-jackson-relationship-timeline-8667388
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20140306122651/http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/americas/ben-miller-on-los-angeles-i-love-the-glitz-the-glamour-the-quirks-the-beauty-399935.html
  38. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/local-news/joshua-jackson-statement-home-destroyed-los-angeles-fire-1236107374/
  39. "Mighty Canuck"
    https://archive.today/20140202044258/http://jam.canoe.ca/Movies/Artists/J/Jackson_Joshua/2003/05/28/782768.html
  40. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0Ity_9DNtk
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    https://variety.com/2016/legit/reviews/smart-people-review-joshua-jackson-1201702655/
  42. The Boston Globe
    https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2017/07/04/striving-heard-children-lesser-god/77SnY3ytOfUkCW9cLafJOJ/story.html
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