James Paul Marsden was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States, on September 18, 1973, is an American actor. Young James Marsden first started performing in college production of "Bye Bye Birdie". He made his big screen debut in comedy film No Dessert, Dad, Till You Mow the Lawn (1994) in role as Tyler Cochran. He got his television debut in NBC teen sitcom Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) in episode "Homecoming King", in role as Chad Westerfield. James's breakthrough performance came as Scott Summers / Cyclops in superhero film X-Men (2000), for which he won the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor – Sci-Fi.
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James Marsden
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Birth Date:
September 18, 1973
Age:
51 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Virgo
Natural hair color:
Dark Brown
Eye Color:
Blue
Height:
5 ft 10 in | 178 cm
Net Worth:
$10 Million
Weight:
74 kg | 163 lbs
Chest:
42 in | 106.5 cm
Shoe Size:
10 US | 43 EU
Waist:
32 in | 81 cm
He won the Critics' Choice Movie Award and the Hollywood Film Award for Best Acting Ensemble for his role as Corny Collins in musical romantic comedy film Hairspray (2007).
He was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Richard White in superhero movie Superman Returns (2006).
He was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for his role as John F. Kennedy in historical drama film The Butler (2013).
He was nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for his role as Jack Lime in satirical comedy movie Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013).
He was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Comedy for his role as Kevin Doyle in romantic comedy movie 27 Dresses (2008).
He was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Male Scene Stealer for his role as Oscar in black comedy film Death at a Funeral (2010).
He played Scott Summers / Cyclops in X-Men film series X-Men (2000), X2 (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).
He starred as Prince Edward in live-action animated musical fantasy romantic comedy films Enchanted (2007) and Disenchanted (2022).
He portrayed Tom Wachowski in action adventure comedy movies Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024).
Robot and Frank (2012) - Hunter Weld
2 Guns (2013) - Harold Quince
Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road (2002) - Neal Oliver
Disturbing Behavior (1998) - Steve Clark
The Box (2009) - Arthur Lewis
Welcome to Me (2014) - Rich Ruskin
He voiced Tim Templeton in animated comedy film The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021).
Knox Goes Away (2023) - Miles
Unfrosted (2024) - Jack LaLanne
He was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for his role as Criss Chros in NBC satirical sitcom 30 Rock (2012-2013).
He was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for his role as Teddy Flood in HBO dystopian science fiction neo-Western television series Westworld (2016-2018).
He was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for his role as Steve Wood / Ben Wood in Netflix dark comedy series Dead to Me (2019–2022).
He won the OFTA Television Award for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Barry in family sitcom Modern Family (2009) in episode "Slow Down Your Neighbors".
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Himself in Amazon Freevee reality hoax sitcom Jury Duty (2023).
Second Noah (1996-1997) ABC - Ricky Beckett
Ally McBeal (2001-2002) Fox - Glenn Foy
Mrs. America (2020) FX on Hulu - Phil Crane
The Stand (2020-2021) Paramount+ - Stu Redman
Paradise (2025) - President Cal Bradford
Attended Hefner Middle School.
Graduated from Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City (1991).
Studied broadcast journalism at Oklahoma State University.
Has two younger sisters: Jennifer, Elizabeth and two brothers: Jeff, Robert.
Has English, German, Scottish and French ancestry.
He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
He modeled for Versace.
Featured in music videos for:
The Flys "Got You (Where I Want You)" (1998)
Artists for We Are One "Imagine (Quarantine Edition)" (2020)
He is also an accomplished singer.
He sang two songs for musical film Hairspray (2007).
He dated Cherie Thibodeaux (2012).
He was married to actress Lisa Linde (2000-2011), they have a son, Jack Holden and a daughter, Mary James.
Has been in relationship with Brazilian model Rose Costa (2011-2012) they have a son, William Luca Costa-Marsden.
He started dating English singer and songwriter Emma Deigman in 2015.