JOSHUA JACKSON

'Joshua Carter Jackson' (born June 11, 1978) is a Canadian actor. He has appeared in American television and films, and is known for his role as Pacey Witter in the television series ''Dawson's Creek'' and Charlie Conway in ''The Mighty Ducks'' film series.

Contents

Biography

Early life

Career

Personal life

Selected filmography

Awards

Footnotes

External links

Biography

Early life

Jackson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to an American father, John Carter, and an Irish-born mother, Fiona Jackson, a casting director. He has a sister, Aisleagh, and two half-brothers, Lyman and Jonathan. Jackson grew up in California and Seattle^[1] until age 8, when he moved back to Vancouver with his mother and younger sister. He briefly attended Ideal Mini School and later switched to Kitsilano Secondary School.

Career

Soon after he took up acting, Jackson landed the role of Charlie in the ''The Mighty Ducks'' series, a part for which Jake Gyllenhaal was also considered (years later both would also be amongst a small group of actors considered for the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in ''Batman Begins'', which eventually went to Christian Bale). However the role for which Jackson is best known is as the lovable-smart-ass-side-kick Pacey Witter on ''Dawson's Creek''. This television show, which was one of the most popular on the now defunct WB network, ran from 1998-2003, and also starred James Van Der Beek, Michelle Williams and Katie Holmes. While the show was on hiatus, he appeared in several movies
including ''Cruel Intentions'', ''The Skulls'', ''The Safety of Objects'', ''The Laramie Project'' and a short cameo in the remake of ''Ocean's Eleven'' where he appears as himself in a poker scene with Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Topher Grace, among others. In 2000, he also guest starred in Season 12 of ''The Simpsons'', voicing the character of Jesse Grass, a "hunky environmentalist" and love interest for Lisa Simpson in the episode ''Lisa the Tree Hugger''.
Shortly after ''Dawson's Creek'' ended, Jackson played the lead role in films alongside Dennis Hopper ''(Americano)'', Harvey Keitel ''(Shadows in the Sun)'', and Donald Sutherland ''(Aurora Borealis)''. In 2005, Jackson moved to the UK and made his stage debut on the London West End with Patrick Stewart in David Mamet's two-man play, ''A Life in the Theatre''. The play was a critical and popular success, and ran from February to April of that year. Jackson has said in recent interviews that he would consider returning to the stage, this time trying his hand on Broadway. His next film role was in the all-star ensemble drama ''Bobby'', directed by Emilio Estevez, Jackson's co-star from ''The Mighty Ducks''. Currently he is in Tokyo, filming a US remake of the Asian horror film ''Shutter''.

Personal life

In November 2002, Jackson was arrested by Raleigh, North Carolina police and charged with assaulting a security guard at a Carolina Hurricanes hockey game. Jackson registered a blood alcohol level of 0.14 when tested at the Wake County Jail. He posted a $1,000 bail and was released. He was later charged to enter an alcohol education program, a fine of $150 and complete 24 hours of community service.^[2]
Jackson divides his time between Los Angeles and Vancouver. Previously he lived in Wilmington, North Carolina, where the television program ''Dawson's Creek'' was filmed. He has dated Katie Holmes, Brittany Daniel, Julia Stiles, Rosario Dawson and is currently dating Diane Kruger, despite rumors that they broke up in March 2007. The couple was together at the Cannes film festival in May 2007.

Selected filmography

★ ''Payoff'' (1991)

★ ''Crooked Hearts'' (1991)

★ ''The Mighty Ducks'' (1992)

★ ''Digger'' (1993)

★ ''D2: The Mighty Ducks'' (1994)

★ ''Andre'' (1994)

★ ''Magic in the Water'' (1995)

★ ''D3: The Mighty Ducks'' (1996)

★ ''Champs'' (1996) (TV series)

★ Robin of Locksley (1996)

★ ''Ronnie and Julie'' (1997)

★ ''On the Edge of Innoncence'' (1997) (TV movie)

★ ''Scream 2'' (1997)

★ ''Dawson's Creek'' (1998) (TV series)

★ ''Apt Pupil'' (1998)

★ ''Urban Legend'' (1998)

★ ''Cruel Intentions'' (1999)

★ ''Muppets from Space'' (1999) (uncredited)

★ ''Gossip'' (2000)

★ ''The Skulls'' (2000)

★ ''Ocean's Eleven'' (2001)

★ ''The Safety of Objects'' (2001)

★ ''Lone Star State of Mind'' (2002)

★ ''The Laramie Project'' (2002)

★ ''I Love Your Work'' (2003)

★ ''Cursed'' (2005)

★ ''Racing Stripes'' (2005) (voice)

★ ''Americano'' (2005)

★ ''Aurora Borealis'' (2005)

★ ''Shadows in the Sun'' (2005)

★ ''Bobby'' (2006)

★ ''Battle in Seattle'' (2007)

★ ''Shutter'' (2008)

Awards

★ Best Actor - Aurora Borealis - 2006 Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival

★ Best Young International Actor - 2006 Golden Graal Awards

★ Best TV Actor - Dawson's Creek - 2001 Teen Choice Awards

★ Best TV Actor - Dawson's Creek - 2000 Teen Choice Awards

★ Superstar of Tomorrow - 2000 Young Hollywood Award

★ Best TV Actor - Dawson's Creek - 1999 Teen Choice Awards

Footnotes

1. http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsjkl/jacksonjoshua.html
2. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005045/news

External links

★ Joshua Jackson Network

★ Joshua Jackson Online

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