Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1973-09-18
- Born Place: Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
Also Known As:
James Paul Marsden, Jimmy Marsden, 제임스 마스던, Τζέιμς Μάρσντεν, 詹姆斯·马斯登, ג'יימס מרסדן, ג'יימס פול מרסדן, ジャームズ・マースデン, ジェームズ・ポール・マースデン, جیمز مارسدن
James Marsden
James Marsden is an acclaimed American actor and singer, born in 1973 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, who has built a versatile career spanning blockbusters, musical comedies, and critically acclaimed television. He initially rose to international fame for his portrayal of the mutant superhero Cyclops in the X-Men film franchise (2000–2014) and gained further recognition for his roles in the romantic drama The Notebook (2004) and the Disney musical Enchanted (2007). Known for his comedic timing and vocal ability, Marsden has also starred in hit films like 27 Dresses (2008), Hairspray (2007), and as the lead human character, Tom Wachowski, in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise (2020–present). In the world of animation, he took over the role of Tim Templeton in the 2021 sequel The Boss Baby: Family Business, voicing the adult version of the protagonist as he balances fatherhood with a secret mission. In recent years, Marsden has seen a significant resurgence in television, earning widespread praise for his dual roles in the dark comedy Dead to Me and his starring role in the science-fiction series Westworld. In 2023, he reached a new career milestone with the innovative Amazon Freevee series Jury Duty, where he played a satirical, narcissistic version of himself; this performance earned him his first Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe nominations. As of 2026, he remains a prominent fixture in Hollywood, having recently starred in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (released in late 2024) and continuing to be recognized for his ability to transition seamlessly between leading man status and transformative character work.
