Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1978-06-11
- Born Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Also Known As:
J.J, جاشوا جکسون, جاشوا جکسن
Joshua Jackson
Joshua Jackson, born on June 11, 1978, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is a Canadian-American actor who began his acting career at a young age. He gained significant recognition for his role as Charlie Conway in The Mighty Ducks film series during the 1990s. However, it was his portrayal of the charming and often troubled Pacey Witter in the WB television drama Dawson's Creek (1998-2003) that brought him widespread fame and several Teen Choice Awards.Transitioning to more adult roles, Jackson starred as Peter Bishop in the critically acclaimed science fiction series Fringe (2008-2013), for which he received multiple award nominations, including a Saturn Award. He further showcased his versatility in the Showtime drama The Affair (2014-2019), earning a Golden Globe nomination. More recently, he has taken on compelling roles in limited series such as Dr. Death (2021), where he played a neurosurgeon who maimed his patients, and Fatal Attraction (2023). In film, his credits include Cruel Intentions (1999), The Skulls (2000), Shutter (2008), and the Canadian independent film One Week (2008), for which he won a Genie Award for Best Actor. He is also set to appear in Karate Kid: Legends (2025) as Victor.Throughout his career, Joshua Jackson has demonstrated a range and depth in his performances, solidifying his status as a respected actor in both television and film. He was previously in a long-term relationship with actress Diane Kruger and was married to actress Jodie Turner-Smith from 2019 to 2025, with whom he has a daughter.
