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James Marsden
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Marsden at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
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James Paul Marsden
September 18, 1973 Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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Lisa Linde
(m. 2000; div. 2011) |
| Children | 3 |
James Paul Marsden (born September 18, 1973) is an American actor. He started his acting journey with guest roles on TV shows like Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) and Party of Five (1995).
James Marsden became well-known for playing Cyclops in the X-Men movies from 2000 to 2014. He also starred in popular films such as The Notebook (2004), Superman Returns (2006), Hairspray (2007), and Enchanted (2007). More recently, he played Tom Wachowski in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series (2020–present).
On television, Marsden starred in the science fiction series Westworld (2016–2022) and the comedy series Dead to Me (2019–2022). For Dead to Me, he was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award. In 2023, he played a funny version of himself in the show Jury Duty, earning nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
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About James Marsden's Early Life
James Marsden was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on September 18, 1973. His mother, Kathleen, was a nutritionist, and his father, James, was a food safety advisor. His parents divorced when he was nine years old.
He has four siblings: two younger sisters and two brothers. James went to Hefner Middle School and Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City. He then studied broadcast journalism at Oklahoma State University. After about a year and a half, he decided to move to Los Angeles to become an actor.
James Marsden's Acting Career
James Marsden's first acting job was on the TV show The Nanny, where he played Eddie. He also appeared in the Canadian TV series Boogies Diner. Later, he had guest roles on shows like Saved by the Bell: The New Class and Party of Five.
Becoming Cyclops in X-Men
Marsden became famous for his role as Cyclops in the X-Men movies. Cyclops is a superhero who can shoot powerful beams from his eyes. James also appeared in Superman Returns as Richard White, Lois Lane's fiancé. Because of other filming commitments, his role in the third X-Men movie, X-Men: The Last Stand, was smaller. Fans of the comics were a bit disappointed by this.
However, many people liked his performance as Cyclops. He even won a Blockbuster Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2014, he made a short appearance as Cyclops again in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Comedy Film Successes
In 2004, James Marsden starred in the romantic drama The Notebook. He played Lon Hammond, Jr., who was the second person Allie Hamilton fell in love with.
In 2007, he played Corny Collins in the movie musical Hairspray. He sang two songs in the film, "The Nicest Kids In Town" and "(It's) Hairspray." Both the movie and its music were very popular.
His next big role was as Prince Edward in the Disney movie Enchanted, which mixed animation and live-action. He sang a duet with Amy Adams in the movie. Enchanted was a huge success, earning over $340 million worldwide.
After these successes, Marsden starred in the 2008 romantic comedy 27 Dresses with Katherine Heigl. This movie also did very well, making $160 million worldwide. He also appeared in the teen comedy ... Drive, where his acting was highly praised. He was nominated for a Teen Choice Awards for his roles in Enchanted and 27 Dresses.
In 2009, James Marsden played the main male role in The Box, a thriller based on a short story. He starred alongside Cameron Diaz. In 2010, he was in the comedy Death at a Funeral.
In 2011, Marsden appeared on Modern Family and starred in the Easter-themed comedy Hop. Although Hop was a commercial success, it received mixed reviews. Later that year, he played the lead in Straw Dogs.
Recent Films and TV Shows
From 2012 to 2013, James Marsden had a recurring role on the TV show 30 Rock as Criss Chros. He also appeared in several independent films like Robot & Frank and Bachelorette.
In 2013, he co-starred with Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg in the action film 2 Guns. Soon after, he played President John F. Kennedy in the historical drama The Butler. He also played Jack Lime in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.
In 2014, he returned as Scott Summers (Cyclops) for a brief moment in X-Men: Days of Future Past. He also starred in The Best of Me. From 2016 to 2022, Marsden played Teddy Flood, a robot, in the HBO series Westworld.
Marsden also played Steve Wood and later Ben Wood in the Netflix comedy series Dead to Me. In 2020, he starred in the Sonic the Hedgehog movie and the TV miniseries The Stand. He also voiced Hitch Trailblazer in the animated film My Little Pony: A New Generation in 2021.
In 2022, he returned as Tom Wachowski in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. He also reprised his role as Edward in the Enchanted sequel, Disenchanted, which was released on Disney+.
In 2023, Marsden starred as himself in the reality TV show Jury Duty, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. The show also won a Peabody Award.
In 2024, James Marsden returned as Tom Wachowski in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. He also played Jack LaLanne in the movie Unfrosted. He is expected to return as Cyclops in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Avengers: Doomsday in 2026.
James Marsden's Personal Life
James Marsden married Mary Elizabeth "Lisa" Linde on July 22, 2000. They have two children: a son born in 2001 and a daughter born in 2005. They divorced in 2011. He also has another son, born in 2012, with model Rose Costa.
Images for kids
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Marsden at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
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Marsden at the world premiere of Robot & Frank in January 2012
See also
In Spanish: James Marsden para niños
