Joshua Jackson
Biography
Joshua Jackson is a Canadian actor born on June 11, 1978, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has appeared in over 70 acting credits. Jackson is known for his roles in various film and television series. He has been active in the entertainment industry since the late 1990s. Jackson's birthplace is Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is a male actor who has worked in the acting profession.
Career overview
Joshua Jackson is a Canadian actor born on June 11, 1978. He has appeared in over 32 film roles and has had a significant presence in primetime television. One of his notable roles is in the television series Dawson's Creek, where he played the character Pacey Witter from 1998 to 2003.
Jackson's film career has been marked by his appearances in The Mighty Ducks film series, where he played the character Charlie Conway. He has also had a notable role in the television series Fringe, playing the character Peter Bishop from 2008 to 2013. In addition to his film and television work, Jackson has appeared in other notable roles, including in the television series The Affair, where he played the character Cole Lockhart from 2014 to 2019.
Throughout his career, Joshua Jackson has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on a wide range of roles in film and television. With over 70 known credits, he has established himself as a talented and prolific actor in the entertainment industry.
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- Happy Hours, Part 1 (2026)
- Karate Kid: Legends (2025) as Victor Lipani
- Doctor Odyssey (2024) as Dr. Max Bankman
- Doctor Odyssey (2024) Executive Producer
- Fatal Attraction (2023) as Dan Gallagher
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Dr. Death (2021) as Dr. Christopher Duntsch
- Amend: The Fight for America (2021) as Self
- Little Fires Everywhere (2020) as Bill Richardson
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- When They See Us (2019) as Mickey Joseph
- Oprah Winfrey Presents: When They See Us Now (2019) as Self
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- Sky (2016) as Inspecteur Ruther
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Purvis
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Affair (2014) as Cole Lockhart
- Lay the Favorite (2012) as Jeremy
- Inescapable (2012) as Paul
- GasHole (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Fringe (2008) as Peter Bishop
- Shutter (2008) as Benjamin Shaw
- One Week (2008) as Ben Tyler
- One Week (2008) Executive Producer
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Battle in Seattle (2007) as Randall
- Bobby (2006) as Wade
- Capitol Law (2006) as Mark Clayton
- Racing Stripes (2005) as Trenton's Pride (voice)
- Cursed (2005) as Jake
- Americano (2005) as Chris McKinley
- Shadows in the Sun (2005) as Jeremy Taylor
- Aurora Borealis (2005) as Duncan Shorter
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- I Love Your Work (2003) as John
- Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut) (2003) as Pacey Witter
- The Safety of Objects (2002) as Paul Gold
- The Laramie Project (2002) as Matt Galloway
- Lone Star State of Mind (2002) as Earl Crest
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) as Joshua Jackson (uncredited)
- Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus (2000)
- Gossip (2000) as Beau Edson
- The Skulls (2000) as Luke McNamara
- Cruel Intentions (1999) as Blaine Tuttle
- Muppets from Space (1999) as Beach Scene (uncredited)
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Pacey Witter
- Dawson's Creek (1998) Director
- Urban Legend (1998) as Damon Brooks
- Apt Pupil (1998) as Joey
- Scream 2 (1997) as Film Class Guy #1
- Ronnie and Julie (1997) as Ronnie Monroe
- On the Edge of Innocence (1997) as Sammy
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996) as Charlie Conway
- Robin of Locksley (1996) as John Prince Jr.
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Devon Taylor
- Magic in the Water (1995) as Joshua Black
- ER (1994) as Jimmy Pepper
- D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) as Charlie Conway
- Andre (1994) as Mark Baker
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Digger (1993) as Billy
- The Mighty Ducks (1992) as Charlie Conway
- Crooked Hearts (1991) as Young Tom
- Payoff (1991) as Young Mac
- The Simpsons (1989) as Jesse Grass (voice)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Girlfriend
- Happy Hours, Part 3
- Happy Hours, Part 2